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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Employers Expect Uptick in Hiring in the New Year, CareerBuilder’s 2010 Job Forecast Finds

“There have been many signs over the past few months that point to the healing of the U.S. economy, especially the continued decrease in the number of jobs lost per month, a trend that will hopefully carry over into the new year,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder. Continue reading

By in Forecasts

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The Annual Review: 2009′s Top 10 Workplace Trends

The year is almost over, which of course means it’s time for a completely unprecedented, unexpected-in-every-way “top 10 of 2009” list…

Here, I give you my list of the 10 biggest trends we saw this year in the world of workforce management.  Continue reading

By in Economy, Innovation, Insights & Trends, Social Media

Employment News for the Week of December 19

While you were busy crashing from too much celebration on National Cupcake Day, taking advantage of Free Shipping Day, or saying, “Who is doing what now?” here’s what was happening in the world of hiring and recruiting this week…

Glassdoor.com releases its second annual “Best Places to Work” list Continue reading with a new number one.  

By in Week in Review

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How Does Your Company Sell Itself to Win Over Your Ideal Candidates? Part I: The Conceptual

Last week, The Hiring Site ran a contest in which we asked you, “How does your company sell itself to ensure you win over your ideal candidates?“ Honesty, Family, Growth, Culture, Reputation, Respect, Listen, Communicate, Relationships, Understanding, Connect, and Fun — These are all words that, when reading through the near-600 comments to write this post, I came across more than once. Continue reading

By in Contests, Events, Talent Acquisition

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Office Temperature Affects Worker Production, New Survey Shows

Just in case you weren’t already overwhelmed with trying to keep work place morale up, employee stress low and staff burnout at a minimum…Well, here’s one more thing to consider as you look for ways to maintain office productivity: the thermostat. Continue reading

By in Survey Results

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10 Steps to Getting Started with Social Media

If you’re new to – or have yet to venture into – social media recruitment, you might want to check out CareerBuilder’s recent webinar on the subject (now available on demand here).

Not just a clever name, “Social Media Basics for Your Employment Brand,” gives a quick and easy-to-digest overview of what social media is and its value as an employment branding tool. Continue reading

By in Employment Branding, Webinars

Employment News for the Week of December 11

While you were busy waiting to see if you’d be named Barbara Walter’s Most Fascinating Person of 2009, lining up to take a shot at your neighbor’s flat screen, or trying to get the one-hit wonder of the decade out of your head (ha ha, good luck), here’s what was happening in the world of hiring and recruiting this week…  Continue reading

By in Week in Review

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What Do Candidates Really Want This Holiday Season — and Are They Getting It?

While it’s true that many companies have been forced to make difficult business decisions this year, many employers still plan to reward their employees for hard work with holiday perks like bonuses, gifts and parties — even if these perks are scaled back a bit. Continue reading

By in Economy, Philanthropy, Retention, Survey Results

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7 Steps to Must-Read Job Postings

It may sound a little dramatic, but a well-crafted job posting can mean the difference between life and death finding mediocre candidates and finding extraordinary candidates.

Job postings that are easy-to-read, detailed and clear tend to generate better candidates, simply because candidates are more likely to read the posting in full (which, let’s face it, isn’t always the case) and recognize whether or not they’re truly qualified for the position. Continue reading

By in Employment Branding, Job Postings

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Give Us Your Thoughts for Your Chance to Win an iPod Shuffle or CareerBuilder Fleece

Calling all recruiters and hiring managers:  Keep warm this winter season (or at least listen to good tunes in the cold) with a brand new 4G iPod Shuffle or CareerBuilder Full-Zip Fleece! Read on to find out how and enter. Continue reading

By in Contests, Events, Talent Acquisition

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