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The Impact of Remote Work on Recruitment Trends: What Agencies Need to Know
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Friday January 12, 2024 at 08:10:16 AM
Remote work, once considered a niche perk, has become a mainstream phenomenon. This surge has fundamentally reshaped the expectations of job seekers, who now prioritize flexibility, work-life balance, and the freedom to work from anywhere. The rise of remote work has not only transformed the way tasks are accomplished but has also significantly altered recruitment dynamics. For agencies involved in sourcing talent, understanding the profound implications of remote work on recruitment strategies is now more critical than ever. Challenges and Opportunities for Recruitment Agencies This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for recruitment agencies. The widened talent pool is one of the most significant advantages. Agencies now have access to a global workforce, transcending geographical constraints. However, this expanded reach requires a revamp of traditional recruitment processes. Virtual interviews, remote assessments, and redefined onboarding methods are...
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Do Your Seasonal Employees Have Long-term Potential?
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Wednesday January 3, 2024 at 07:39:45 AM
As we search for talented individuals to join our seasonal team, we're eager to discover the unique strengths and experiences each candidate brings. During the interview process, we aim to gain insight into passion, adaptability, ability to collaborate, efficiency, and customer service. Once the holiday season is over and the new year begins, it can be challenging to let some seasonal employees go. The temporary opportunity has revealed skills, enthusiasm, and compatibility that could service your team in the future. As you look forward, consider making room for talented seasonal staff to potentially transition into permanent roles within your organization. Here are 7 questions you could use in an interview to evaluate long-term potential. How important is it for people to have goals to work toward? How are your own goals established? Tell me about your specific work related goals? Describe a work-related skill or ability you have learned in the last...
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'Twas the Night Before...
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 10:54:29 AM
As We Look Ahead To The Night Before Christmas, We Can't Let Another Year Pass Without Sharing This Simple Delight Of A Recruiter's Take On The Night Before Christmas For The Fourth Year In A Row! Recruiting For The Christmas Purple Squirrel Candidate ‘Twas two days before Christmas, when all through the recruiting arena, The recruiters had bolted left the office faster than cheetahs; The placement and invoices had all been submitted, On the searches that had been completed; All the candidate start dates had been established and confirmed, The staff’s thoughts of starting a new search unconcerned; So I sat at my desk to read a recruiter training session, I was looking forward to honing my profession; I got jolted when the phone rang; My ringtone had startled me with a cling and a clang; I looked at the phone with some wonder, I saw the area code read North Pole not the land from down under; I answered the phone,...
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