The ghosting of candidates by hiring managers and recruiters has become all too familiar in today’s virtual world of talent acquisition and recruiting. Gone are the days of formal rejection letters, emails, and phone calls. Ghosting occurs when a recruiter or hiring manager stops responding to email messages, fails to appear for an interview, or…

Recruitment is the top priority of 46 percent of HR leaders. A top performer in her field, with over seven years in the industry, Stephanie Amos—Senior Recruitment Specialist at Acara Solutions—attributes her success to her ability to establish trusting partnerships with clients locally and nationwide. She holds herself accountable for being engaged and present throughout…

As the economy wavers and talent attraction remains an issue, organizations face numerous challenges in 2023. These include: Increased competition for top talent in certain industries making it more challenging for companies to find the best candidates for their open positions. The ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic is causing many companies to be…

Since its inception, higher education has been crucial in shaping individuals, fostering critical thinking, and contributing to societal progress. The history of higher education in the United States dates back to 1636 and is marked by a continuous evolution and adaptation to societal needs, changing knowledge landscapes, and advancements in teaching and learning methods. There…

In the past, discussing salary at the office and in social settings was considered taboo. However, organizations now realize that today’s workers expect salary information to be easily accessible. Pay transparency is growing in popularity and is now a legal requirement in several states. What is pay transparency? Pay transparency is the degree to which…

The U.S. is the semiconductor industry leader holding about half of the global market share with sales of $275 billion in 2022, with experts projecting it will be a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. Worldwide, in 2022 alone, the semiconductor market totaled $599.6 billion and is expected to reach $630.0 billion in 2024. Semiconductors in short…

With all the tech layoffs at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, you may think the talent shortage has subsided. However, that’s not the case. As technology advances and plays an increasingly important role in various sectors, the demand for tech talent has surged, leaving 86 percent of Chief Information Officers to…

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process has sparked important conversations among job seekers and recruiters alike. While some embrace the potential advantages of AI in streamlining the recruitment process, others express concerns about its impact on candidate selection and fairness. Recruiters appreciate AI’s efficiency, objectivity, and scalability, enabling them to sift…

If you’re ready to attract and retain the newest subset of the workforce—Generation Z—prepare to understand a new set of expectations they bring along with them to their job seeking. Many of the “green flags” they look for in potential employers align with their millennial predecessors—think flexible hours, mission-centered work, and the resources to learn…

“Out-of-office hiring season” is a term used to describe times of the year when hiring activity may slow down or be more challenging, such as during the holidays and the summer. During these times, candidates may be more difficult to reach or less active in their job search, as they may be focused on other…