Have you ever found yourself with a fantastic job opportunity for a rockstar candidate, but that candidate never applies? Or have you carefully constructed an inviting job description only to have unqualified candidates apply and eventually lose the vacancy? These are some common frustrations staffing agencies have faced for years, but fear not; there is...Read More

What do hiring managers want? There are countless answers, but we can all agree on a few: obtaining top talent, retaining top talent, and having their employees work hard. What all hiring managers want to figure out is how to do that; the simplest answer and first step is a great onboarding process (coupled with...Read More

As of January 2023, European data regulators have issued a record €2.92 billion in fines for 2022. This is a 168% increase from 2021, which is only expected to rise throughout 2023. Professional recruiters face financial risks due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This regulation modernizes data privacy and protection for companies with...Read More

Hiring professionals are often placed in a challenging position.  They must find the best talent for their company or client while working with limited resources.  However, one mistake many recruiters make is underestimating the power of a well-written job description. The job description is your first point of contact between your company and potential candidates,...Read More

Cross-team collaboration between hiring managers and recruiters is essential for talent acquisition success. Today, recruiting and retaining great employees is an ongoing challenge that requires a well-developed strategy. All the key stakeholders involved in the recruitment process must work together in a coordinated and synergistic manner to ensure the best possible results. This means creating...Read More

To properly use your applicant tracking system (ATS), it’s important to align your recruiting, candidate sourcing, and hiring practices with your company goals. Many ATS solutions are under-utilized, partly due to a lack of user adoption.  The main culprit being that the system was not configured to fit the organization’s unique business model. If any...Read More

The use of an applicant tracking system is becoming increasingly popular among employers as they effectively streamline the hiring and recruitment process. ATS software is designed to help employers manage and organize job applications, track the progress of each applicant, and easily assess candidate qualifications. By automating their employee recruitment process, companies can streamline hiring and...Read More

Right Represent (RTR) documents are a powerful tool for professional recruiters.  But, staffing industry professionals who use Vendor Management Systems (VMS) typically find RTR documents essential for building an automated recruitment process. With a system that ensures Recruiting and Talent Relations (RTR) documents are collected, updated, and exported in a timely manner, recruiters can easily...Read More

Since the Age of the Internet, job requirements and qualifications have become more extensive. Nowadays, many job descriptions no longer reflect the actual duties of the role. Consequently, a prospective candidate may not know what to expect in the day-to-day work. This was the topic of an insightful podcast hosted by iMPact Business Group, a strategic...Read More

SHRM Hawaii State Conference explores change management in turbulent times. On Friday, October 14, SHRM Hawaii hosted its first in-person State Conference since the pandemic started. The information-packed program delivered outstanding content, stellar speakers, and networking opportunities for attendees to talk about practical solutions to a myriad of issues, changes, and challenges in the post-pandemic workplace. Influencing...Read More