According to new research, companies’ efforts to justify their diversity initiatives by citing the impact on their businesses’ bottom line may be backfiring. In a study conducted by Oriane Georgeac, professor at the Yale School of Management, and Aneeta Rattan, professor at the London Business School, participants from underrepresented groups were asked to read diversity
The current job market may be a candidate’s dream, but for recruiters, it’s creating a growing workload and a potential time management nightmare. There are more openings to fill, more candidates to meet with, and more requests — and demands — to sort through. A shortage of recruiters makes matters even worse, as talent acquisition
Although millions of people continue to leave the workforce each month, things may not be exactly as they seem. In fact, many workers are reentering the workforce, often not long after their departure. Some are even returning to their former employers in a career move that might seem surprising at first glance. These “boomerang” employees,
You’ve probably heard that recruiters should be more like marketers — more data-driven and steeped in employer branding. But the advice usually ends there. Yeah, sure, OK, be more like a marketer. Great . . . but how?! Check out the strategy developed by Alex Cooper, a talent leader with experience at both Starbucks and
The four-day workweek has been making headlines. Countries around the globe — including the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, and the United States — are partnering with businesses to trial a shorter workweek. Proponents, often pointing to a successful pilot program in Iceland, say the change will improve employee well-being without any loss to productivity. Senior
Despite momentous leaps forward in LGBTQ+ rights over the past few decades, the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workforce can range dramatically from one country — or even one company — to the next. This unequal footing has left many LGBTQ+ people unsure where they stand at work and in the job market.
It’s no secret among recruiters that even though there are plenty of job openings at the moment, fewer people seem to be applying. This isn’t just something talent acquisition professionals are sensing. The numbers back it up. According to iCIMS’ April Workforce Report, job openings in the U.S. have risen 22% since the start of
In a tight labor market, what will make your job posts stand out from the crowd? GitLab’s answer: Transparency. GitLab serves up the kind of details in its job descriptions that other employers tend to keep under wraps. The software development company goes far beyond listing skills requirements and job responsibilities to shed light on
If there’s a theme to this week’s list of must-read articles for talent professionals, it’s that the return-to-office (RTO) debate is far from over. At the top of our list below, you’ll find an article from NPR spotlighting remote workers who refused to go back to the office when their employers asked them to do
To help recruiters better connect with candidates, we recently showed you which InMails tend to get the best response rates. For instance, the shortest InMails get responses at a rate that’s 22% higher than the global average. The actionable takeaway for recruiters hoping to improve their response rates? Write shorter InMails. But even if you
