Does virtual recruitment impact diverse hiring? Job seekers have mixed feelings. Most candidates believe the virtual recruitment process should either have no impact on diversity or, in fact, increase diversity, but feelings differ from generation to generation. One in three Gen Xers says virtual recruitment will increase diversity and inclusion, according to our recent survey. […]
Candidate Sourcing
The candidate experience in virtual recruitment can easily be far from ideal. It’s OK to admit it! Recruiters in all sorts of industries are still learning to navigate how to offer positive recruitment experiences in today’s job market. With social distancing in place as many offices continue with remote work, keep in mind: You are […]
It’s no surprise that each generation has its own specific priorities and values. It’s not advisable to stereotype or rely on preconceived biases about the age groups. However, to effectively recruit talent with diverse experience and skills, it’s essential to understand candidates across generations have slightly different versions of interacting with people, competence with technology, […]
As some states “return to normal,” the COVID-19 crisis continues to change the lives of millions. Even when the entire U.S. hits the all-green status signifying people may freely move on with their lives, the depth of this crisis will be long-felt. Medical sales reps are just one of the employee groups fearing the pandemic’s […]
It’s safe to assume the majority of recruiters were confident bias would be removed from the workplace by 2020. But here we are — and stereotypes still plague the recruitment process. A July 2019 study by Wharton, for example, found that for jobs in STEM fields, women and minority candidates with 4.0 GPAs were treated […]
You’re focused on recruiting top sales talent. The only problem is — you need all your open positions filled immediately. To accomplish this now and in the future, you need a sales talent pipeline full of engaged and right-for-the-company candidates. 0
You’re being watched. As a talent acquisition professional, you’re always being watched. Maybe not directly, but sales talent is keeping close tabs on your company. What they see and how they interpret the company directly impacts your ability to hire top sales talent. In today’s evolving world, more job seekers place emphasis on gender equality. […]
Employee benefits are a great tool to use when working to recruit top talent. Candidates are searching for rewarding careers at companies that take care of their employees, and they’re interested in far more than bottom-line salary. Even the millennial generation has begun to emerge from their perceived self-deserving stereotype. They’re less concerned with ping-pong […]
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, half of all employees don’t feel like they’re building a career at their current job. It’s a scary statistic. 0
Medical sales reps are often known as being overly focused on their commission checks. This notion of being money-hungry may actually be hurting your recruitment efforts. Stereotypes sometimes help us better understand a group. But by believing generalized traits of sales reps, you’re targeting candidates using tactics that aren’t actually appealing to them. In fact, […]