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Talent Acquisition

Learn best practices for attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent to drive organizational growth. Stay ahead of the competition with expert guidance tailored for recruitment challenges.

What Is a Structured Interview? Plus, Examples and Best Practices

Think of a structured interview as a precise formula for evaluating job candidates for the same role. Done effectively, it allows businesses to consistently assess each job seeker's experience and fit for a role. This guide explores how structured interviews differ from unstructured ones and gives actionable advice for creating your own process.

Jocelyn Baker Jun 4, 2024

Blind Hiring: What It Is & How to Do It

Business leaders and hiring managers continually work to make their hiring processes more inclusive. One tactic that can help eliminate bias and create a fairer candidate review process is blind hiring. Here is what you need to know about the process and how it can fuel your diversity and inclusion efforts.

Kaylyn McKenna Jun 3, 2024

7 Ways to Hire More Housekeeping Staff

Finding and keeping skilled housekeeping staff is essential in the bustling hospitality industry. The good news is that there are practical strategies to ramp up your recruitment efforts, ensuring you build a reliable and efficient housekeeping team. Here's how to get it done and dusted.

Leighann Emo May 30, 2024

Time to Fill vs. Time to Hire: Essential Hiring Metrics

There is no doubt that finding your people when recruiting takes effort. Streamlining the process is certainly helpful. That's where reducing your average time to fill and time to hire metrics step in. It's how organizations can move more swiftly to meet their staffing needs while creating better candidate experiences.

Deirdre Sullivan May 26, 2024

How to Calculate Your Cost Per Hire

Finding and hiring new talent is an investment that involves planning and budgeting. Understanding how to calculate the recruitment metric cost per hire will give you a crystal clear idea of your recruiting process's internal and external expenses. Even better, the formula for calculations is pretty straightforward.

Anna Petron May 24, 2024

How Do I Ensure My Business Is an Equal Opportunity Employer?

Promoting diversity and inclusion is key to growing your business. HR professionals and business leaders should embrace equal opportunity employment and familiarize themselves with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidelines. This knowledge helps create a fair and compliant workplace that attracts top talent and minimizes legal risks.

Ryan Choate May 17, 2024

The Benefits of LinkedIn for Business

LinkedIn is a go-to social media platform for professionals, offering businesses a chance to connect with potential clients, employees, and partners. Through features like company pages, job boards, social feeds, and networking groups, LinkedIn provides a unique space for businesses to highlight their offerings, attract talent, and boost brand awar

Lauren Miley May 16, 2024

11 Interview Invitation Email Templates to Attract Top Talent

Your interview invitation email is the first step in building a relationship with candidates. Crafting a warm, well-written message leaves a positive impression and excites candidates about the opportunity to interview with your company. Let's make every word count.

Sarah Foley May 15, 2024

The Top 7 Pre-Employment Assessments for Effective Candidate Screening

The job market is more competitive than ever, making it essential for employers to use innovative strategies to find the right candidates. Many are looking beyond resumes and cover letters to fill positions. Pre-employment assessments are recruitment tools that allow employers to evaluate candidates for desired skills, personality traits, and capab

Anna Petron May 13, 2024

When to Hire More Employees

Figuring out when to hire is all about balancing growth opportunities with your business's capacity to bring on new team members. Beyond just negotiating salaries, think about training and benefits too. Remember, hiring is an investment in your business’s future.

Anna Petron May 10, 2024

5 Candidate Rejection Email Templates for After the Interview

Hiring new employees is an exciting process, but it also involves rejecting candidates not selected for the job. To positively represent your brand, discover how to write a rejection letter that conveys your message professionally and compassionately.

Sarah Foley May 9, 2024

Employer Branding: What It Is and How to Create One

Your employer brand is like your company's personality from an employment perspective. It's made up of various traits that influence how employees and potential job seekers see your organization.

Jocelyn Baker May 8, 2024
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How to Calculate Your Candidate Conversion Rate

By calculating your candidate conversion rate, you can evaluate the true effectiveness of your current hiring strategy—and make the necessary changes if that strategy is not living up to expectations.

Stacie Adams Mar 26, 2025

How to Calculate and Improve Your Job Offer Acceptance Rate

Anna Petron

The Future of Recruiting: AI as Your Co-Pilot, Not Your Replacement

Jocelyn Baker

What is Talent Matching? The Science Behind Matching People to the Right Roles

Anna Petron

How to Post Jobs on LinkedIn: A Quick Guide for Employers

Stacie Adams

The ROI Impact of Skilled Real Estate Agents on Your Business

Sarah Foley