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Is attention really scarce on social media? While attention span on social media is measured in mere seconds, the resulting brand impact can be significant.

The results are in: 9 out of 10 employers use social media to hire talent and nearly 9 out of 10 job seekers use social media in their job search.

You may have heard of the romcom classic, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” It’s a film where the protagonist is on a writing assignment to discover the many ways one can inadvertently drive a love interest away. The characters stage over-the-top antics all in an effort to answer the universal question that often punctuates the unexpected end of any relationship: What went wrong?

The expanded results of our 2021 Future of Recruiting Study delivered some surprising insights: Not only did we learn that candidates are pickier now about employer brand and reputation than they were five years ago (yes, even in this economy) but we also discovered that higher pay doesn’t top the passive candidate’s wishlist.

We unveiled the complete results of our 2021 Future of Recruiting Study on the recent webinar “Hiring 2021: Must-know talent insights to boost your results,” and a lot of the data affirms some of the long-held beliefs and hunches we in talent and recruiting have had around the profile of the passive job seeker, the rising use of social media in the job search, and just how much social media has become a part of our online and daily lives. It also revealed several surprises.

Created in 1995 to celebrate the contributions of excellent employees, Employee Appreciation Day is held each year on the first Friday in March, which this year falls on March 5. In addition to providing an opportunity for employers to recognize and value their workforce, Employee Appreciation Day also is a great way to attract new talent. Who wouldn’t want to join a company that publicly praises its team?

February is Black History Month, and for these CareerArc clients, it’s a time for observation, celebration, and meaningful change. By taking demonstrable action on their diversity pledges, these companies are helping to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive society by supporting Black communities, leaders, and businesses. Diversity pledges work not only to uphold a commitment to greater inclusion, but they also help to attract top-tier job seekers.

The pandemic continues to leave its mark on the global economy and cause many businesses to pause operations, scale back their workforce, and even halt hiring completely. However, for many essential businesses–and the essential workforce they employ–day-to-day operations must go on and, for many, hiring for essential roles has never been more challenging. The pandemic has shone a light on those whom we rely on to provide vital care, goods, and services and who do so in the face of heightened risk and exposure.

When 20,000 hiring managers were surveyed about their new employees, they revealed that 46% of their new hires failed within 18 months. The reason? A startling 89% failed because of attitude or personality issues, which is often referred to as “culture fit.”