Using video to attract job candidates is nothing new, but your options to create and distribute video content have expanded. Some organizations used to make one or two highly produced employer branding videos annually, which required a significant time commitment and financial investment. But with a smartphone and a personal LinkedIn account, you can create
We’ve all seen the headlines about Gen Z and how they’re approaching — and reshaping — the world of work, but what’s the latest on the generation that preceded them? “Millennials were defined by a sense of arrested development,” writes Business Insider in a recent article, “a generation suffering from a perpetual failure to launch.
Let’s start with a very simple question: What makes a great hiring team? Most people would say: “Great recruiters.” And, sure, that’s definitely part of it. But the truth is, recruiting excellence isn’t just about individual skill — it’s about the collective capabilities of your entire hiring operation. Think about it this way: A world-class
The need for upskilling will only increase as the pace of workplace change accelerates. To upskill effectively, studies show learners who participate in hands-on activities both score higher on immediate post-tests and retain more information over time compared with those who received only lecture-based instruction. LinkedIn Learning now has more than 350 project-based courses for
Think about the last time you interviewed for a job. If you are like more than 90% of candidates, you probably reflected on a set of key highlights from your past, perhaps when prepping your resume. When you met with companies, you told those stories over and over. You rehearsed and refined them with every
If you’re having a hard time attracting and retaining Gen Z talent, it may be time to look in the mirror instead of pointing fingers at the latest generation to enter the workforce. A recent article from Fast Company puts it this way: “If your company is losing Gen Z talent, chances are the problem
“Pepsi: We make soda.” “Delta: We fly airplanes.” “Nike: We make sports stuff.” If those were advertisements, they’d make for some pretty boring Super Bowl commercials. Fortunately for us (and them), major brands don’t use such forgettable slogans. Neither should you. When it comes to writing their LinkedIn profile headline (that line of text that
It’s easy to see how career development programs benefit employees — but there are surprising benefits for employers too. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, organizations that are “career development champions” — organizations that embrace initiatives such as leadership training, internal job boards, mentorships, and continuing education — are outpacing nonchampions on multiple indicators of
Time to fill is increasing. It takes an average of 66 days to make a hire, up from 52 days in 2021. This extended timeline may lead to lost productivity, increased workload on your team, and potential revenue loss. It also creates more stress for job seekers who are eager to find a new opportunity
When a new hire doesn’t succeed in a role, is it a matter of a lack of expertise or something else? And if that it’s the latter — a somewhat vague “something else” — how can hiring managers and talent professionals avoid it when filling their next open req? According to a recent article from
