In today’s fast-paced digital world, ghosting has unfortunately become a common occurrence in the hiring process. From candidates being left in the dark after submitting applications to recruiters and hiring managers vanishing without a trace, this practice not only damages relationships but can also have long-lasting repercussions for both parties involved. As we navigate this…
Acara’s VP of Business Development and Delivery, Ryan Stenvick, recently conducted a webinar with Lattice’s recruitment program manager, Shayna Bulluck. Lattice is a people performance platform that works “to turn employees into high performers, managers into leaders, and companies into the best place to work.” It offers tools that provide managing techniques for organization leaders…
Recently, Bill Inman, Vice President of SmartSearch, sat down with the Aleron Group’s Senior Vice President, Jill Whalen Helms. SmartSearch has been a long-term partner of Aleron’s subsidiary, Acara, delivering technology services to them for decades. Together, the two business leaders discussed the critical role that employee engagement has in the success of an organization….
Ways to Improve Your Talent Acquisition Approach If you are seeking to hire qualified job candidates, then you already know the pain points associated with the recruitment task at hand. As unfilled job positions and lackluster hires can cost your organization tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on just one hire, HR and TA…
Jobs are no longer viewed as merely a means to pay the bills. Candidates are seeking experiences that align with their values and beliefs, provide growth opportunities, and offer fulfilling work. Through your organization’s employee value proposition (EVP), you can communicate how your company will meet these expectations to stand out from your competitors to…
Promoting an inclusive workplace has become a key point of emphasis for organizations across the world. As businesses cater to candidates from all walks of life, they must ensure that this talent feels welcomed, accepted, and—most importantly—valued within their company culture. We have witnessed DEI initiatives becoming greater priorities with many of our clients. Here are…
A prevailing question on the minds of millions of business owners: when will this labor shortage finally subside? While recent numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have shown considerable improvement—American employers have added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above each of the previous months—hiring managers are still fraught with the challenge of…
Employees are leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that four million Americans quit their jobs in July alone—leading many to peg this trend as “The Great Resignation.” It seems like almost every day, I have a conversation with a colleague or read an article about…
A June 2021 survey from Monster polled 649 employed workers about their thoughts on finding a new job. The results were simply staggering. 95% of surveyed workers are currently considering changing jobs; 92% are open to switching industries to land a new position; 63% have been on the job hunt for one-to-three months; and 19%…
In today’s candidate-driven labor market, top talent can afford to get picky about the types of job opportunities that they choose to pursue. As most job seekers tend to begin their employment searches online, it’s important for your organization to build a positive employer brand. The presence of an engaging and employee-first company reputation can…
