Organizational Culture and the Employee Lifecycle
IBM Talent Acquisition
OCTOBER 6, 2017
Your employer brand should be prominently featured in the candidate and employee lifecycle, creating familiarity with and understanding of your culture.
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Sourcing Technical Candidates with Ease
IBM Talent Acquisition
OCTOBER 11, 2017
When I started my career as a sourcing scientist, finding certain types of candidates, particularly IT professionals and engineers, could be overwhelming.
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3 Tips for Improving and Measuring Social Recruitment
IBM Talent Acquisition
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Many factors contribut e to the strength of your employ ment brand, ranging from overall market brand awareness to the candidate experience during the application process.
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Reaching Passive Candidates: How Talent Communities Can Help
IBM Talent Acquisition
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
In our previous blog about passive candidates, we discussed how you can attract applicants who are primarily motivated by personal factors such as salary, cutting a career path and working for a “dream company.”.
In the Spotlight: Rebecca Pearce, Client Solutions Executive
IBM Talent Acquisition
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Rebecca Pearce serves as a Client Solutions Executive (CSE) with IBM Talent Acquisition Optimization, leading sales strategy for the UK & Ireland and Life Sciences across Europe.
Cutting Costs and Exceeding Expectations Through RPO
IBM Talent Acquisition
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
What is your organization’s biggest annual expenditure? If your company is like most others, your largest cost is talent. And when the wrong talent is hired, the cost to find a replacement is doubled. That’s not a winning business model.
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Social Media Employment Branding Improves Candidate Perceptions of Kennametal
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 2, 2017
The challenge. Recent restructuring changes were hindering perceptions of what it’s like to work at Kennametal (www.kennametal.com). Although the company wasn’t in an active recruiting period, these perceptions intervened with the company’s ability to recruit top candidates quickly.
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Reaching Passive Candidates: How Recruitment Marketing Can Help
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 31, 2017
In the first blog of this series, we discussed that most employees — even the ones who appear satisfied in their current jobs — are open to the idea of changing jobs if the right opportunity comes along.
Workforce Planning for the Healthcare Industry
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 25, 2017
Workforce issues are impacting the healthcare industry in unprecedented ways.
Reaching Passive Candidates: How an Employee Value Proposition Can Help
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 14, 2017
In the “Reaching Passive Candidates” blog series, we’re examining how talent acquisition professionals can use candidate motivators and elements of employment branding as a method of triggering a passive candidate’s interest in a job.
RPO Basics: Selecting an RPO Partner
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 12, 2017
Choosing a recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) partner is a subjective process, because it’s dependent upon your company’s specific needs.
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The Benefits of Using RPO
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 3, 2017
Recruitment processing outsourcing (RPO) is transferring the responsibility for part or all of the candidate recruitment process to a third-party expert.
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5 Problems to Solve Before You Outsource Your Recruiting
IBM Talent Acquisition
AUGUST 1, 2017
I’ve worked in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) industry for almost 20 years, so it may seem strange that I’m sharing a list of reasons not to partner with an RPO provider. But the truth is, while RPO is a great solution for many companies, over the years I’ve encountered a number situations where RPO was not the right solution.
The Digital Transformation of Talent Acquisition Is Coming: SO HOW DO YOU IMPLEMENT?
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 31, 2017
The explosion of technology has opened the eyes of the HR industry to seemingly limitless possibilities. While the art of the possible is fascinating, it’s time for a pragmatic discussion of available technology.
The Role of Cognitive Analytics in Predicting Candidate Success
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 27, 2017
Advancements in cognitive technology allow companies to better analyze predictive data, but low-tech behavioral science techniques and culture research are still essential to successful talent acquisition.
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A New Way to Measure Quality of Hire
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 21, 2017
Everybody has worked with “that guy,” the person who contributes as little as possible on the job but never gets demoted or fired. Employees like him are a drag on their colleagues, demoralizing top performers in particular.
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How Gens Y and Z are changing the recruiting game
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 12, 2017
Every industry is struggling with how to make its process relevant and effective in the face of unprecedented technological change.
Reaching Passive Candidates: What Motivates Them?
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 5, 2017
Recruiters understand that passive candidates do, in fact, keep an ear to the ground about job opportunities. They may not have embarked on a job hunt — filling out applications and submitting their resumes — but they’re aware of what’s happening in other departments and companies.
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2017 Perspective on the State of Talent Acquisition
IBM Talent Acquisition
JULY 3, 2017
The goal and intent of the recruiting process hasn’t changed in the past 50 years, but everything else has. And the reality is that the traditional model of talent acquisition is a fundamental misfit in the current reality.
5 Red Flags to Watch for in Candidate Résumés
IBM Talent Acquisition
JUNE 27, 2017
As hiring managers and recruiters , we often look through a lot of résumés and are forced to make quick judgments without meeting or speaking with an applicant. Regardless of the number of resumes on your desk or in your inbox, there are five red flags to watch for in candidate résumés that could save your company from investing time in a bad applicant or not asking the right questions of a good applicant in an interview.
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71 How E&U firms can prepare for the coming wave of retirements
IBM Talent Acquisition
JUNE 20, 2017
Changing workforce demographics are set to have a major impact on energy and utility (E&U) companies. As much as 38% of the E&U workforce will be eligible for retirement in the next five years. Among the executive ranks the numbers are even higher — almost 60% will be retirement eligible within five years.
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What do 15 global talent acquisition leaders have to tell you about measuring TA success?
IBM Talent Acquisition
JUNE 13, 2017
One of the biggest challenges facing global talent acquisition leaders is accurately measuring the value that their work contributes to the success of their business.
In The Spotlight: Andrew Bercich, Solutions and Sales Executive
IBM Talent Acquisition
JUNE 1, 2017
Andrew Bercich serves as a Solutions and Sales Executive with IBM Talent Acquisition & Optimization supporting the Healthcare, Life Sciences and Government sectors. His diverse talent acquisition experience enables him to design optimal client solutions.
How to Stop Losing Out on Quality Candidates
IBM Talent Acquisition
MAY 23, 2017
Losing quality applicants because they don’t fit your current openings is a common talent acquisition problem. You need to nurture relationships with interested candidates, keeping them engaged with your organization until the perfect-fit opening comes along.
4 Tips for Attracting Passive Candidates Through Social Media
IBM Talent Acquisition
MAY 17, 2017
Passive candidates aren’t as passive as you think: 90 percent of global professionals admit they are interested in hearing about job opportunities. Why shouldn’t they hear about yours?
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In The Spotlight: Jason Berkowitz, Business Development Executive
IBM Talent Acquisition
MAY 5, 2017
Jason Berkowitz serves as a Business Development Executive for IBM Talent Acquisition & Optimization, where he focuses on crafting Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions for Financial Services and Communications organizations.
A Journey Through Your Online Employment Brand Part 4: Pay-Conscious Pete
IBM Talent Acquisition
APRIL 28, 2017
There are probably as many different reasons to look for a job as there are people looking, and every experience is different. So how do you create and communicate a message that will speak to many different kinds of people?
A Journey Through Your Online Employment Brand Part 3: Hunting Harriet
IBM Talent Acquisition
APRIL 21, 2017
Much attention is given to how talent acquisition professionals should attract passive candidates. When it comes to active candidates, we can spend less time on these prospects because we assume "post and pray" is an appropriate strategy. But the truth is that it takes more than a job opening on Indeed to drive genuine interest from active candidates.
How Cognitive Technology Is Helping Talent Acquisition Be More Effective and Optimize Business Outcomes
IBM Talent Acquisition
APRIL 19, 2017
If you’ve been following my blog series on how cognitive technology is transforming talent acquisition, you are likely seeing the potential it can have on your organization.
Recruiting Successful Leaders in the GCC: Homegrown or Imported?
IBM Talent Acquisition
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enjoys one of the most diverse workforces in the world. Employees come from over 200 countries, and it is common to find 20 or more nationalities represented in a single organization. As people evolve together, organizations often struggle to resolve the internal culture clashes and differences that emerge. A sensitive and delicate question arises when it comes to recruiting successful leaders in the GCC, ‘Is it better to recruit expatriate leaders or attract l
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40 What We Do Takes Heart
IBM Talent Acquisition
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
It’s that time of year again. The time when love is in the air. When retailers pack their stores with greeting cards, chocolates and other Valentine’s Day artifacts. When we stop for a day to celebrate those whom we love in our lives and send tangible expressions of that love. And I’m all for it! I love when February rolls around, but this year, it got me thinking.
58 How IBM Cognitive Capabilities Provide Recruiters an Advantage
IBM Talent Acquisition
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
In my last blog , I discussed how cognitive HR technology is transforming talent acquisition and its ability to streamline the recruiting process for hiring managers —helping them stay focused on their primary role in the organization. Now I’d like to focus on the role of recruiters and how IBM Cognitive Capabilities can help them quickly and efficiently get the knowledge they need to find the quality candidates hiring managers are looking for.
In the Spotlight: Hailey Herleman, Portfolio Executive
IBM Talent Acquisition
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Hailey Herleman serves as a Portfolio Executive for IBM Talent Acquisition & Optimization, where she is responsible for retaining, growing and providing a best in class delivery to our largest accounts in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO).
How Do Global Talent Acquisition Leaders Measure Their Success?
IBM Talent Acquisition
MARCH 13, 2017
If you’re like most talent acquisition (TA) leaders, you want more effective ways to measure your impact on the organization's business outcomes and continue driving significant value. It's common to experience challenges implementing measurement programs.
How to Use Your Employer Brand to Build a Strong Candidate Pipeline
IBM Talent Acquisition
MARCH 15, 2017
Building a strong candidate pipeline doesn't happen overnight. However, organizations can both strengthen its employer brand and increase the likelihood candidates will join its talent communities by building and capitalizing on digital opportunities.
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How Cognitive HR Technology Improves the Onboarding and Employee Experience
IBM Talent Acquisition
MARCH 22, 2017
In my last blog, I discussed how cognitive HR technology can quickly provide recruiters with the knowledge they need to find the quality candidates hiring managers are looking for. Now I’d like to focus on the experience of candidates, turned new employees, and how IBM Cognitive Capabilities can provide them with a more personalized and enhanced experience.
Are Leaders the Only Drivers of Organizational Culture?
IBM Talent Acquisition
APRIL 3, 2017
When it comes to establishing, changing or leveraging a company’s culture, most turn to the CEO and his or her team for direction. Although leadership may play a significant role, employee participation may be just as important. To illustrate, let me share a recent client experience where our research process revealed that leaders weren't the only drivers of organizational culture.
51 A Journey Through Your Online Employment Brand Part 2: Curious Chaitra
IBM Talent Acquisition
APRIL 13, 2017
In the world of talent acquisition, it's all too commonplace for recruiters to try to corral every candidate into a one-size-fits-all process. But the truth is, every candidate's recruitment journey is wholly unique.
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