Human resources is responsible for everything including employment, training, payroll, benefits, and employee relations/ethics. As the heart of every successful business, the profession consistently ranks high on lists of best careers. It is a fast-moving field, and there are a lot of options when choosing a human resources career.
Blockchain technology, more video storytelling, a growing remote virtual workforce. Those are just some of the exciting trends you can expect in 2020, according to today’s HR tech industry luminaries and practitioners who shared their insights at the inaugural EMBARC HR Innovators Summit.
As a member of the recruiting and sourcing profession, you’re probably already aware that it’s becoming more and more challenging to find and connect with top talent in any field. 67% of respondents to a recent survey stated that a lack of highly-qualified talent is their biggest challenge. Traditional channels like job boards are no longer delivering the kind of leads that your organization or clients need—which means it’s time to look into new sources for leading candidates.
For years, employer hiring strategy relied on job ads posted to job boards and local newspapers. In recent years, brands have shifted strategy to include employer branding, which involves showcasing their values, corporate culture, and job vacancies on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Social media channels have an impressive range of benefits as part of a complete talent acquisition and recruitment strategy. From the low-cost advertising options to the ability to build connections, online networks offer a unique opportunity to reach new talent. This opportunity is the reason that 92% of organizations include social networks in their hiring process in some way, including one of the most popular social networks, Facebook.
Technology and culture changes all the time, and you need to be on top of new techniques and tactics in order to stay relevant in the human resources industry. But how often do you look at your approach to different issues including staff retention?
As the world rapidly globalizes, the idea of diversity has become increasingly present in our lives. In fact, the Pew Research Center predicts that by 2055, “The U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority.” It’s no surprise then that workplaces are growing more diverse and HR leaders are eager to know how to hire diverse candidates.
We’re proud to announce that two of CareerArc’s leaders received top honors from the 11th Annual 2019 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards. Robin D. Richards, CareerArc’s chairman and CEO, was named the gold winner for Maverick of the Year for companies with 11-2,499 employees. In addition, Yair Riemer, CareerArc’s president of career transition services, was named the silver winner for Entrepreneur, Founder, or Partner of the Year in the Cloud Computing/SaaS/Internet category.
One of the most important aspects of building and maintaining a successful company is finding the right people. However, to boost candidate attraction and locate qualified candidates, HR professionals and department heads often have to wade through a flood of applications, which can be a tedious, time-consuming, and frustrating process.
In today’s competitive job market, having a positive employer brand is critical. Employer branding is your company’s identity and what catches the attention of prospective employees. A strong employer brand should encompass characteristics like the organization’s mission, values, work environment, benefits, and employee value proposition.