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Understanding talent acquisition vs. recruitment in 2020

PeopleStrategy

This brings to mind a question about the differences between talent acquisition and recruitment , which are often confused with each other. The biggest distinction between talent acquisition and recruitment is the role each plays in the short and long term development of your workforce strategy.

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How AI is transforming talent acquisition during COVID

HRExecutive

In the already fast-changing world of HR, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating unimagined twists and turns as 2020 progresses, leading to unprecedented attention on HR technology to help employers manage these new challenges. With AI-based tools, candidates can apply online and take an assessment immediately. ” — Greg Moran.

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5 tech tools to power HR through the pandemic

HRExecutive

She notes organizations that had invested in digital HR technologies were able to leverage these tools to better respond to the disruptions of the last year. With that as context, HRE checked out tools in these areas that saw strong pandemic-driven growth during 2020.

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Gamified Assessments: Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition Beyond a Passing Trend

Owiwi

In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, gamified assessments stand out as a significant and transformative trend. billion in 2020, a 9.3% This familiarity is what gamified assessments tap into, making them an intuitive and appealing tool for a wide range of candidates. increase from 2019.

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Develop Your Talent Acquisition Strategy With 6 Practical Examples

Analytics in HR

Recently, 69% of companies reported talent shortages (a 15-year high), and it’s estimated that 97 million jobs will be created within the next three years, so having a solid talent acquisition strategy is more important than ever. Contents What is a talent acquisition strategy?

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20+ High Impact HR Technology Acquisitions, Mergers, and More from 2020

Lighthouse

In 2020, in spite of the pandemic-related shutdowns and other business impacts, the HR technology industry was within a few M&A deals of the 2019 numbers we were tracking (approximately 50). Global Expansion: Several key acquisitions linked to opening up new customer segments in different areas of the world, enabling faster future growth.

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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

million in January 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Is this an early sign that the talent shortage is dwindling? According to Glassdoor’s Jobs & Hiring Trends for 2020 report, baby boomers—those 65 or older—will become the fastest-growing workforce, a trend the report calls the “gray wave.” fell from 7.6