Recruitment Best Practices

February 28, 2018 Emily McKinney

What Is the Gig Economy?

For the past few decades, HR has been predicting the rapid evolution of the workforce and the workplace. I’ve been told that in the 90s, Brand Me was supposed to change the relationship people had with companies and virtual offices.

February 23, 2018 Emily McKinney

Recruitment Roundup – 2.23.18

Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re all about the employees. These articles discuss what jobs employees run from, benefits they run to, and the biggest reason they leave a company. Hopefully these articles inspire you

February 19, 2018 Emily McKinney

4 Steps to Knowing Your Audience (And Posting Better Job Ads!)

It’s not breaking news that the recruitment industry is becoming more like the marketing industry. Employers are abandoning the “post it and forget it” technique and embracing more tactical plans that include multi-faceted approaches. Recruitment texting, job ad retargeting, and

February 16, 2018 Emily McKinney

Recruitment Roundup – 2.16.18

Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we dive into different perspectives on AI, offer up some food for thought, and include observations on Gen Z. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm!

February 14, 2018 Emily McKinney

The Lasting Effects of Ghosting Candidates

As the new year kicks off, it’s easy to get caught up in the ebb and flow of the hiring process. When you’re trying to find the perfect candidate, getting back to those who didn’t make the cut probably isn’t

February 9, 2018 Emily McKinney

Recruitment Roundup – 2.9.18

Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we’re all about rethinking recruitment – tackling timeframes, sources, and strategies. And, in case you need a break from all of this rethinking, we threw in a piece about millennials

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January 30, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Have No Fear, Gen Z Is Here!

Nexxt’s Chief Marketing Officer, Joe Weinlick recently shared his thoughts as a Gen-Xer raising Gen Z-ers. Now that Gen Z-ers are graduating from college, what can we expect as they enter the workforce? Should the world of work change to

January 17, 2018 Emily McKinney

Breaking the Recruitment Mold When It Comes to High Turnover Positions

Hiring top talent in the telecommunications industry is quickly becoming more difficult for recruiters. Jobs in telecom combine elements of technology, customer service, engineering, and a blend of many other hi-tech and hi-touch positions. This presents the challenge of recruiting

January 16, 2018 Emily McKinney

3 Tips to Gain and Retain Happier Customer Service Reps

New position available! Candidate must be willing to get screamed at and insulted by angry customers. Interactions include phone calls, face-to-face, or online chat – all of which need to be handled with poise. Candidate must keep cool at all

January 7, 2018 Julie Shenkman

High Volume Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

3 Hiring Challenges for Seasonal and High-Volume Recruiters Hiring for retail is often easier said than done. When the busy season approaches, it can be difficult to find enough qualified candidates in a timely manner. That, coupled with turnover, can