How to Attract Talent in a Candidate-Driven Market

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  In today’s job market, if an employee is not happy with their current position, it isn’t difficult for them to find a new career opportunity — and many are doing just that. According to a recent survey, 32% of employees plan to change jobs this year. Not only that, 78% say they aren’t actively… Read More »

Employers Plan to Increase Utilization of Staffing Firms in Next 5 Years

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  Employers are struggling to find qualified candidates for their open positions, and many are turning to staffing firms for help. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 54 percent of employers plan to increase their use of staffing firms in the next five years. “Even with new technologies pushing industry evolution, staffing firms will continue… Read More »

Hiring Trends to Watch in 2019

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  Last year’s employment market was defined by a surge in new jobs and increased hiring. 2019 is shaping up to be no different. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 40 percent of employers plan to hire full-time employees in 2019, and 47 percent say they will hire part-time workers. Even though almost half of… Read More »

How to Write a Job Description

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  One of the biggest challenges for employers is finding quality candidates to fill their open positions. If you can relate, there’s something you can do to entice top talent to apply for your openings: write better job descriptions. Your job description should clearly explain what you expect from applicants but should also actively sell… Read More »

Want to Win the 2019 Talent War? Try Offering These Unique Benefits

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  Competition for talent in 2019 has been intense — and there’s no indication that it will get any easier. That was the overriding theme of last week’s Team KC Training Camp, an annual talent leadership summit sponsored by Morgan Hunter. Much of the program focused on steps companies should take if they hope to… Read More »

5 Career Resolutions You Should Make for 2019

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  Every year, you vow to hit the gym more, drop that bad habit, or finally book that trip you’ve been longing to take. But how often do you make career resolutions for the New Year? Maybe you’ve been pining for a new job, or that big promotion. Or maybe you’d just like to enhance… Read More »

Differences Between Corporate Recruiters and Agency Recruiters

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  In the recruiting world, there are two different types of recruiters: Corporate Recruiters and Agency Recruiters. Corporate Recruiters are employed by a company to find candidates for their open positions. Agency Recruiters are employed by a staffing agency. When a company needs to fill a position, they partner with a staffing agency to find… Read More »

5 Benefits of Hiring Veterans

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  On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those who served in our armed forces. But many come home to find an unforgiving job market, searching for work only to find few opportunities available. Could your business use a hard-working, extremely motivated employee? Hire a veteran. There are multiple benefits to hiring a veteran… Read More »

Want to Hire the Best? You Need to Make These Changes Now

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  In today’s hiring landscape, job seekers are in control — and many employers are struggling to adapt. According to a recent survey, 60 percent of employers are taking longer to fill vacant positions than they did last year due to the current hiring environment. “The survey results confirm a significant shift of power from employers… Read More »

Majority of Employers Say Something on Social Media Caused Them to Not Hire a Candidate

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  Would you want potential employers to see everything you’ve ever posted on social media? If the answer is no, you better start cleaning up your online profiles fast — especially if you’re looking for a new job. According to a recent survey by CareerBuilder, a whopping 70 percent of employers use social media to… Read More »