Recruiting Strategies

Where will your future leaders come from?

In a recent Gartner survey, “identifying and growing leaders” was chosen as the second highest HR priority for 2019. “Many companies are struggling with gaps in their leadership pipeline, which can be caused by a variety of factors including difficulty retaining talent, baby boomer retirement, or rapid business growth,” says Arabelle Fedora, Ph.D., vice president & managing principal consultant of talent management for Right […]

The ultimate guide to college grad hiring

Graduation season is around the corner, and while some almost-grads have jobs lined up, others are hungry for work. (After all, three out of four in the class of 2018 graduated without a job.) But getting your company in front of college graduates—and weeding through the crush of applicants that may be coming your way—takes a special approach. Try these tactics to add new blood to your team:

Haven’t locked down your summer hiring strategy? These tips could help.

With low unemployment making it tougher to fill jobs this year, summer hiring will be even more challenging for employers. But finding great summer talent doesn’t have to mean lowering your standards, and there are a variety of strategies that can make it easier.

The mythical "right fit" isn’t just possible, but necessary

While culture fit has become a strong focus in recent years, it entails a lot more than finding someone who simply blends into and feeds a company’s existing culture. Due to a variety of factors, we tend to try to fill a role as quickly as possible, sacrificing other intangibles. But we should be holding out for finding a long-term fit—someone who is the right person for the role and the company, and who also feels that the company and job are right for them.

Monster is returning to SIA’s Executive Forum with more love for staffing than ever

Last year at SIA's Executive Forum, we made it loud and clear that Monster is deeply committed to the staffing industry. A year later, our commitment remains unwavering. Here’s a look at what we’ve been working on and what you can expect from us in 2019.

How AI will shape recruiting in 2019

It’s official—artificial intelligence, or AI, is no longer a trend. It’s a living, breathing part of the recruiting industry. Almost two-thirds (63%) of talent acquisition professionals say AI has changed the way recruiting is done at their company. No matter what level of familiarity you have with AI—if any at all—it’s going to impact the future in a big way. Here are a few key places that AI can really make a difference in your recruiting life this year:

If you want more innovation, hire a more diverse tech team

Companies that rank high for hiring diverse candidates are 35% more likely to show higher financial returns in their industry. But it's more than just profit margins that are impacted by diverse talent. Diverse teams also lead to more and better innovation. Here are some steps you can take to increase the diversity of your tech team.

Is your HR tech taking you away from the human part of your job?

HR technology is great—until you have so much of it you can't do the rest of your job: the people part. We asked the pros how to straddle the two worlds of today's recruiters: technology that you need to source candidates, and the relationship management you need to close hiring deals.

The secret to hiring (and keeping) top tier tech candidates

More and more, tech professionals can’t be categorized as either passive or active candidates. They’re just always on. They always have an ear to the rail; they’re aware of their value; and they’re ready to take the next opportunity at a moment’s notice. How can you succeed in the era of the always-on candidate? We asked recruiters for expert advice on how to woo those candidates and continue to win new clients.

How to use text for better recruiting

How much faster could you fill job reqs if all stakeholders responded to your communications in minutes? It would be a game-changer, right? That’s why texting—especially with candidates—is a revolutionizing the recruiting industry. Here’s advice on the do’s and don’ts of texting with candidates.