As a result of the pandemic, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) role has grown exponentially in visibility and impact. The days of just overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll processes are long gone. CHROs often report directly to the CEO and act as their trusted counsel. Their unique understanding of talent, culture, unions, negotiation, and…

The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” coined by American author and marketing expert Will Rogers, resonates in talent acquisition and recruitment. It serves as a reminder of initial encounters’ pivotal role in forming a candidate’s perception of your organization. A job seeker’s journey commences with their initial interaction—through…

Managed service programs, or MSPs, are widely regarded as one of the most prominent and impactful contingent (or indirect) labor service offerings in the workforce solutions industry. In recent years, MSP solutions have become increasingly popular and embraced by a full array of companies—both large and small. Managed service programs can help organizations to control…

In the fast-paced world of recruitment, a phenomenon has left even the most seasoned HR professionals puzzled—candidate ghosting. It’s the unexpected disappearance of promising prospects, leaving hiring teams in the lurch. But fear not! In this blog, we’ll unravel the mysteries behind candidate ghosting, delve into the psychology driving it, and equip you with a…

In 2023, more than 160,000 workers at U.S. tech companies have been laid off. Business owners have implemented hiring freezes due to the economic downturn resulting in fewer unfilled tech positions. Yet, there is still a talent shortage. The number of jobs is outpacing companies’ ability to find, hire, and retain qualified tech workers in…

Neurodiversity in the workplace is an approach that recognizes and values the diversity of neurodevelopmental conditions—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others—as a natural and valuable part of human variation. It emphasizes that neurological differences should be acknowledged, respected, and accommodated in work environments like any other form of diversity—such as gender, race, and sexual…

The global contingent workforce management market is expected to reach $325.7 trillion by 2028. Utilizing the right vendor management system (VMS) can make a meaningful difference in the effectiveness of your contingent workforce program. As technology within the industry has continued to evolve in recent years, today’s VMS platforms are integrated with functionalities that can remove many…

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits to recruitment teams—data-informed decision-making, efficiency, improved candidate matching, and personalization—enhancing their processes and improving outcomes. In fact, 65 percent of recruiters use AI, and 67 percent feel it has improved the hiring process. Eliminating bias in the hiring process The Pew Research Center explored how Americans felt about using…

Used as a digital gatekeeper and a way to rank and filter job applicants, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) quickly scans each candidate’s resume—searching for keywords—and disqualifies applicants that don’t meet the job requirements set by the company. Incapability ATS formatting errors can also get your resume rejected. Not every ATS is the same, but…

As the world of work continues to evolve, organizations face increasing challenges in sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent. To remain competitive, businesses must take a more holistic approach to talent acquisition by looking at the entire talent pool—including traditional and non-traditional sources of talent—and loosen the constraints of existing silos to create an all-encompassing…