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- [Nexxt Adds Hiring Events to Its Recruitment Marketing Platform](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/06/nexxt-adds-hiring-events-to-its-recruitment-marketing-platform.html) - Nexxt, a leading talent solutions technology company, is launching its Hiring Events offering to help companies of every size invite the best talent to their hiring events. Hiring events can be a very effective strategy to support high volume hiring needs, but often there isn’t an option where both the software and the audience needed
- [Shifting Priorities: What Job Seekers REALLY Want!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/07/shifting-priorities-what-job-seekers-really-want.html) - A Nexxt survey of job seekers asked the hard-hitting question, "What do job seekers really want?" Throughout a lot of unknowns over the last few years, the priorities of job seekers have obviously changed and changed back and changed again. We share their thoughts over the years and what they're currently interested in. Download the
- [Exploring Hiring Trends in 2023: Peak Hiring Season Approaching](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/07/exploring-hiring-trends-in-2023-peak-hiring-season-approaching.html) - As the upcoming peak hiring season approaches will you be faced with an increase in demand to hire? Are you and your teams equipped with the right recruiting tools to meet that hiring demand? We at Nexxt understand that the hunt for talent is intense and will not be ending anytime soon. The traditional post
- [Retention Trends in 2026: Why Employees Stay](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/07/retention-trends-in-2026-why-employees-stay.html) - Retaining top talent is one of the most valuable investments an organization can make. Not only does it allow you to benefit from high performers’ skills and experience, it also helps reduce the costs and time associated with recruiting, hiring, and training replacements. As employee expectations evolve and labor market conditions continue to shift, the
- [Job Seekers Are Getting AI-Ready. Employers Need to Catch Up.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/06/job-seekers-are-getting-ai-ready-employers-need-to-catch-up.html) - Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace before it changes many job titles. While organizations are still deciding how AI fits into daily operations, job seekers are already preparing for a future where AI skills are expected. Recent data points to an important disconnect: only about one-third of job seekers say they have used or plan
- [AI Is Changing Entry-Level Hiring. Are Employers Ready?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/06/ai-is-changing-entry-level-hiring-are-employers-ready.html) - Artificial intelligence has become one of, if not, the biggest workplace stories of the past few years. Most of the conversation has focused on how AI is changing jobs themselves, but there’s another question worth asking: what does that mean for entry-level candidates trying to get a foot in the door? There’s been plenty of
- [Why More Applicants in 2026 Could Be a Major Opportunity for Employers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/05/why-more-applicants-in-2026-could-be-a-major-opportunity-for-employers.html) - For employers planning their hiring strategy for the rest of 2026, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: candidate activity is accelerating. According to recent findings from Nexxt’s annual job seeker survey, nearly 80% of job seekers plan to apply to more jobs in 2026 than they did in 2025. At the same time, two out
- [Why Job Hunting Feels Tougher Than Ever, and What Employers Can Do About It](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/05/why-job-hunting-feels-tougher-than-ever-and-what-employers-can-do-about-it.html) - For a lot of job seekers, the market isn’t just competitive. It’s confusing. The challenge isn’t only the number of people applying; it’s the sense that the rules keep changing. Expectations shift, requirements blur, and the usual “do everything right” playbook doesn’t reliably produce results. That uncertainty changes how candidates behave. Many cast a wider
- [2026 Hiring Trends: What Job Seekers Want—and Why Application Volume Is Surging](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/03/2026-hiring-trends-what-job-seekers-want-and-why-application-volume-is-surging.html) - Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,500 job seekers which revealed a clear shift in candidate behavior, AI tool usage, and a more strategic approach toward the job search for candidates who wish to stay competitive. The
- [How 2025 Changed The Hiring Game & What That Means Going Forward](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/04/how-2025-changed-the-hiring-game-what-that-means-going-forward.html) - If 2025 felt harder to hire in, it wasn’t just you. Hiring slowed, uncertainty took center stage, and decisions took longer. What matters now is understanding how candidates responded, because that’s what has set the stage for hiring today. A More Cautious Hiring Environment As job growth slowed last year, hiring became more selective and
- [Why You Should Switch to The Always Recruiting Method](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/03/why-you-should-switch-to-the-always-recruiting-method.html) - For years, recruiting followed a simple pattern. A role opened, a job was posted, and the search began. But many organizations are realizing that approach no longer works as well as it once did. Strong talent pipelines take time to build, and the companies that hire most effectively are often the ones that started connecting
- [What Recruiters Need to Know About Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/02/what-recruiters-need-to-know-about-candidate-fraud-in-the-age-of-ai.html) - In today’s world of digital hiring, recruiters and talent acquisition professionals face a new and unexpected challenge: how do you know the candidate on the other side of the screen is actually human? That’s the powerful question explored in the latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the
- [Complicated Apply Processes Are Leading to Job Search Burnout](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/02/complicated-apply-processes-are-leading-to-job-search-burnout.html) - Finding open roles at the moment isn’t a problem for job seekers. The problem occurs when it is time to apply to a job. What should be a straightforward first step to throwing their hat into the ring has become a lengthy, impersonal, and often exhausting process. As applications processes become more complex and automated,
- [A Lack of Summer Interns Could Stall Your Talent Pipeline](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/07/a-lack-of-summer-interns-could-stall-your-talent-pipeline.html) - A recent analysis has shown that internship postings have dropped between 7-14% this year compared to previous years. Furthermore, summer job postings overall have dropped 16.9% since last year, and 28% since two years ago. In May, Tesla rescinded internship offers, likely leaving those college students with no summer internships. While getting rid of summer
- [Why Job Seekers Are More Inclined to Consider Part Time Work in 2024](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/08/why-job-seekers-are-more-inclined-to-consider-part-time-work-in-2024.html) - Going into 2024, salary was ranked as the most important priority for job seekers. It seems intuitive that job seekers will be looking for full-time jobs, as they provide a stable income and numerous other benefits. However, according to this study conducted by Nexxt, job seekers are actually now opting for part-time work rather than
- [What the Banning of Non-Competes Mean for Recruiting](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/09/what-the-banning-of-non-competes-mean-for-recruiting.html) - You probably have heard that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently banned non-competes. This changes the recruiting world drastically, and you may be finding yourself lost and confused on what to do. Don’t worry! This article will dive into what a non-compete is and what you, as a hiring manager, should change about your hiring
- [The Hidden Cost of Endless Choice in Hiring](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/01/the-hidden-cost-of-endless-choice-in-hiring.html) - On paper, hiring should be easier than ever. Employers have access to more candidates, more platforms, and more data than at any point in the past. Yet many hiring teams feel stuck. But why? They’re scrolling through endless resumes, second-guessing decisions, and waiting for the “perfect” candidate to appear. This was a similar dilemma back
- [What it Means to Hire for Shared Values, Not Identical Personalities](https://employmentmetrix.com/2026/01/what-it-means-to-hire-for-shared-values-not-identical-personalities.html) - Let’s face it: work is complex. Building an environment made up of the right people with the right skills is about more than simply finding candidates with the technical abilities to do the job. Successful organizations are increasingly recognizing that hiring people who share the organization’s core values, while bringing different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives
- [The Trend of Microshifting and How It's Redefining the Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/12/the-trend-of-microshifting-and-how-its-redefining-the-workplace.html) - In today’s workforce, employees aren’t just choosing between in-person, hybrid, or fully remote roles anymore. The real conversation has shifted to how and when people get their best work done. With productivity top of mind for organizations everywhere, one trend continues to surface: microshifting. But what exactly is it? What Is Microshifting? Microshifting is a
- [A Short Time to Hire is Your Friend](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/11/a-short-time-to-hire-is-your-friend.html) - When your company has roles to fill, it’s essential to understand the efficiency of your hiring process. One key metric to evaluate is time to hire, which is the number of days that passes between a candidate completing their application and accepting your job offer. Generally, a shorter time to hire is preferred, as it
- [Is the Equity Era Ending? What It Means for Employee Retention](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/11/is-the-equity-era-ending-what-it-means-for-employee-retention.html) - For years, stock options and company shares have been powerful incentives for attracting and keeping top talent. The idea of owning a piece of the company made employees feel like true partners in success. But recently, something seems to be shifting. Many employees are placing less value on future financial rewards and more value on
- [How to Modernize Hiring in the Age of AI](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/10/how-to-modernize-hiring-in-the-age-of-ai.html) - Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life, from the way we shop online to how we plan our commutes. Now, it’s reshaping how companies find and hire talent. For employers, that can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. You want to stay competitive and efficient, but you also don’t want to lose
- [10+ Years Strong: How Texting Still Connects Employers with Top Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/10/10-years-strong-how-texting-still-connects-employers-with-top-talent.html) - The Enduring Power of Text Messaging in Hiring Imagine this: a recruiter posts a job on a Monday morning. By Tuesday afternoon, a qualified candidate has seen the listing but doesn’t act because life gets busy. But when that same recruiter sets up a text message to go out to qualified candidates—“[Company Name] is hiring
- [Job Hugging is Replacing Job Hopping](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/09/job-hugging-is-replacing-job-hopping.html) - Just a few years ago, job hopping was top of mind for employers. Candidates were jumping from role to role, chasing higher salaries and new opportunities. Today, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Instead of hopping, many employees are now “hugging” their jobs—holding on tightly to the positions they have, even if they’re
- [The Secret to Closing the Skills Gap? Better Conversations at Work](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/08/the-secret-to-closing-the-skills-gap-better-conversations-at-work.html) - The workplace is changing quickly. Technology, AI, and automation are transforming how we work, and as a result, the skills people need to succeed are changing too. According to the World Economic Forum, nearly 60% of workers will need to learn new skills within the next five years just to keep up. That’s a staggering
- [Leading with Inclusion & How It Drives Business Success](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/08/leading-with-inclusion-how-it-drives-business-success.html) - To stay competitive and build a sustainable business, it’s essential to take a holistic look at your company’s leadership, operations, and workforce. A key part of that assessment involves examining the diversity of your team and how inclusive your workplace truly is. Inclusive companies don’t just check boxes; they tap into a broader range of
- ["High Agency" The Latest Corporate Buzzword](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/09/high-agency-the-latest-corporate-buzzword.html) - If you’ve been scanning resumes or networking lately, you may have noticed a new phrase popping up: “high agency.” It’s the kind of term that catches your eye—modern, energetic, and just vague enough to make you wonder, “Should I be looking for this in my next hire?” The short answer? Probably yes. But before we
- [How to Edit Your Recruitment Plan for Success in 2025](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/07/how-to-edit-your-recruitment-plan-for-success-in-2025.html) - Recruiting has always been a dynamic field, but as we look further into 2025, it’s clear that external forces are moving faster than ever. Interest rates remain high, inflation is stubborn, and global politics—from tariffs to trade disruptions—are fueling uncertainty. And of course, AI is upending things faster than we can keep track. Yes, we’ve
- [Building Talent Pipelines: Proactively Sourcing Candidates for Future Success](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/01/building-talent-pipelines-proactively-sourcing-candidates-for-future-success.html) - Did you know that companies with strong talent pipelines fill roles 30% faster than their competitors? In today’s competitive job market, hiring the right talent isn’t just a challenge—it’s a strategic imperative. Waiting until the last minute to recruit often leads to rushed decisions, missed opportunities, and higher turnover rates. By proactively sourcing candidates before
- [The Truth About Work: People Seek Purpose, Not Just Paychecks](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/03/the-truth-about-work-people-seek-purpose-not-just-paychecks.html) - It’s no secret that people work to earn a living, but the days of employees being satisfied with just a paycheck are long gone. Today’s workforce craves something deeper—a sense of purpose. In fact, in a recent survey conducted by Nexxt, 81% of job seekers said that it is extremely important or very important that
- [Mastering Recruitment Analytics: A Smarter Way to Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/05/mastering-recruitment-analytics-a-smarter-way-to-hire.html) - We all know that hiring today isn’t simply about filling spots—it’s about quickly finding the right people and making quality hires. And with the cost of bringing someone on board increasing year over year and more pressure to show real results, recruiters are leaning into data analytics to save money, work smarter, and make better
- [A Labor Market That Values What People Do](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/04/a-labor-market-that-values-what-people-do.html) - For decades, hiring practices have placed a heavy emphasis on degrees, pedigree, and traditional career paths. But as industries evolve and the demand for skilled talent grows, companies are shifting towards skills-based hiring—an approach that focuses on what candidates can do rather than where they went to school or what job titles they’ve held. This
- [4 Ways to Compete for Talent Without Breaking the Bank](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/04/4-ways-to-compete-for-talent-without-breaking-the-bank.html) - Attracting top talent can feel like an uphill battle, especially for companies with limited hiring budgets. However, a hefty salary isn’t the only way to stand out. In Nexxt’s 2025 Job Seeker Survey, 50% of respondents said they were confident they’d find a job this year, yet only 35% believed they’d find the right one—highlighting
- [How to Improve Retention Amongst Gen Z](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/06/how-to-improve-retention-amongst-gen-z.html) - Older members of Gen Z are now in their mid- to late twenties and are becoming a significant part of the workforce. They’re entering a job market where pensions are rare and layoffs are becoming more common, and these factors have reshaped how they view job security and company loyalty. As a result, many Gen
- [Nexxt Partners with NFLPA to Help Former Players Build Post-Football Careers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/06/nexxt-partners-with-nflpa-to-help-former-players-build-post-football-careers.html) - Leading HR technology company Nexxt recently announced that it is teaming up with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the labor union representing NFL players, to launch an exclusive online job portal for NFLPA members. NFLPA Jobs powered by Nexxt is an online platform built to connect the union’s player members with meaningful career
- [Hiring Event Success: Solving the 6 Most Common Challenges](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/08/hiring-event-success-solving-the-6-most-common-challenges.html) - Hiring events provide an effective and efficient opportunity for companies to connect with potential candidates face to face and they go beyond the limitations of traditional recruitment methods. Over the years, we’ve been told that hosting successful hiring events has become more challenging. At Nexxt we’ve been listening, we understand your challenges, and we are
- [From Candidate to Valued Employee: Making the First 90 Days a Success](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/02/from-candidate-to-valued-employee-making-the-first-90-days-a-success.html) - You’ve made a new hire - congratulations! After navigating the often-challenging hiring process, it’s time to focus on setting your new team member up for success. Welcoming someone to your company is an exciting opportunity to ensure they feel supported, confident, and ready to excel. Here are four ways to help your new hire succeed
- [5 Recruitment Trends We Expect to See in 2025](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/01/5-recruitment-trends-we-expect-to-see-in-2025.html) - #Recruiting is an exciting and dynamic field with new strategies and tools informing how organizations attract and hire top talent over time. To stay competitive and maintain hiring success, it’s essential to anticipate changes, adapt quickly, and make the most of your resources. Here are five hiring trends we’re anticipating in 2025: Skills-based hiring. Hiring
- [The Ripple Effect of Hiring the Right Person](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/12/the-ripple-effect-of-hiring-the-right-person.html) - Hiring the right person for a job is more than just a checkbox in the recruitment process; it’s a strategic move that can transform an organization. The right hire doesn't just fill a role—they elevate the team, inspire innovation, and ultimately contribute to the company’s success. Let’s explore how one good hiring decision creates a
- [With the Election Behind Us, Will Hiring Pick Up?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/11/with-the-election-behind-us-will-hiring-pick-up.html) - Now that the U.S. election season has concluded, hiring managers are left to navigate the uncertainty of what lies ahead for the economy and the recruitment landscape. The pressing question is: what can we expect for hiring trends in the near future? Recent labor statistics offer a mixed picture. Industries such as healthcare, government, and
- [How to Measure Cultural Fit During Interviews: Beyond Gut Instincts](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/11/how-to-measure-cultural-fit-during-interviews-beyond-gut-instincts.html) - Cultural fit goes beyond skills and qualifications—it's about how well a candidate's values align with your organization's. A good cultural fit enhances teamwork, communication, and overall job satisfaction, while a poor fit can lead to conflicts and higher turnover. But relying on gut instinct during hiring can introduce unconscious bias. To make better, data-driven decisions,
- [The History of Labor Day, It’s Not All About The End of Summer](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/08/the-history-of-labor-day-its-not-all-about-the-end-of-summer.html) - As I prepare to cut out of work early today in order to get a jumpstart on the long weekend, it got me thinking about what Labor Day actually celebrates. I always had off for Labor Day, but I never really took the time to think about why. I always knew that the day was
- [Why There Were Only 96,000 Jobs Added In August?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/09/why-there-were-only-96000-jobs-added-in-august.html) - We read the report so you don’t have to. Here’s what the August Jobs Report said — and be warned, it wasn’t terribly exciting. There were only 96.000 jobs added to the economy. On a positive note, the unemployment rate went down from 8.3% to 8.1%. Where did we see growth? Hospitality (food services) added
- [NEW STUDY: The Multi-Generational Job Search](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/09/new-study-the-multi-generational-job-search.html) - Recently, Nexxt was approached by Millennial Branding to work together to have a better understanding of how different generations search for jobs. We surveyed close to 5,270 members of Nexxt and asked them to self-select themselves into a generation based on their age range, Gen Y (18 to 29 year olds), Gen X (30 to
- [Recess: A Great Way to End the Week](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/09/recess-a-great-way-to-end-the-week.html) - I recently read an article on SHRM.org that September 14th was Worldwide Recess Day and companies around the globe were taking the time to honor that coveted outside time from our childhood. Well, I missed it, so we decided to make our own recess fun day, and it was AWESOME! After a long week of
- [Governor Romney Holds Edge Among Unemployed, While President Obama Favored Among Those With Jobs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/10/governor-romney-holds-edge-among-unemployed-while-president-obama-favored-among-those-with-jobs.html) - It’s no secret that Americans are split about their choice for President, but the employed and unemployed are also closely divided on which candidate they believe will have a bigger impact on U.S. employment if elected, according to the results of a new study of 5,604 active and passive job seekers conducted by Nexxt. The
- [Hire or Fire: Who Would Job Seekers Pick for the Country’s Top Job? [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/10/hire-or-fire-who-would-job-seekers-pick-for-the-countrys-top-job-infographic.html) - With the Presidential Election just weeks away, job seekers (both active and passive) are feeling a wide array of emotions as a new or old President will take command. With the largest job interview (full of debates and campaigning) continues on until November 6th who do job seekers plan to hire for the country's top
- [Poor Communication Stands Between Veterans and Jobs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/11/poor-communication-stands-between-veterans-and-jobs.html) - For too long veterans have been struggling to find work and it’s not because they lack the skills required to get the job done. There’s a disconnect between civilian skills and military training. The unemployment rate for veterans remains at 10 percent, despite the numerous advertisements that highlight the value military training will bring to
- [Nexxt Survey Reveals How HR Professionals View Baby Boomers in the Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/08/beyondcom-survey-reveals-how-hr-professionals-view-baby-boomers-in-the-workplace.html) - According to a Nexxt survey, Baby Boomers need to show HR Pros that they're willing to learn, are tech-savvy, and innovative employees. Here are the stereotypes Baby Boomers need to overcome. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most effective marketing tactics to reach the full spectrum of talent – from active to
- [Job Postings:  Lease or Buy?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/08/job-postings-lease-or-buy.html) - When it comes to buying job postings, companies are just now starting to dip their toes in the Cost-Per-Click (CPC) water, but is CPC-based job advertising really better than the traditional bulk-buy and all you-can-post-models?
- [The Top US Cities to Get Hired & The Top US Cities to Make a Hire [Infographic]](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/08/the-top-us-cities-to-get-hired-the-top-us-cities-to-make-a-hire-infographic.html) - Nexxt's Q2 2013 Career Trends Report Welcome to our latest analysis of the real best places to hire and get hired nationwide. See which metro areas came out on top in Q2 2013. This Nexxt employment data report analyzes where the jobs are and where the candidates are compared with Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- [Casual Confidence: More to Dress Down Than Meets the Eye](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/07/casual-confidence-more-to-dress-down-than-meets-the-eye.html) - On Wednesday, a group of Nexxt-ers organized "Weinlick Wednesday." I dressed up, wearing a button-down and tie even though I had no outside meetings. And, everyone else wore a black t-shirt and jeans. [Photo: Weinlick Wednesday crew with Joe Weinlick at center] A little exposition is probably in order for those who don't know me.
- [7 Ways We'll Connect to Talent in the Future Using Mobile](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/07/7-ways-well-connect-to-talent-in-the-future-using-mobile.html) - This article was originally written for Talent Napkin, the new e-magazine of the International Association of Employment Web Sites (IAEWS). IAEWS is the trade association for the global online employment services industry. Download the full PDF version of the emagazine at EmploymentWebSites.org. According to the Pew Research Cell Phone Activities 2012 report, 85% of American Adults own a
- [The Changing Face of Job Advertisement Distribution](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/07/the-changing-face-of-job-advertisment-distribution.html) - Nexxt values relationships, and our strategic partnerships are no exception to this rule. This blog is the first in a series of recruiting-focused articles that highlights the diversity of our industry partners, how they impact the industry as a whole, and explores the unique value proposition that these companies bring to the online sourcing &
- [Monsters, Bono, and #SHRM13:  a Not-So-Serious Recap of SHRM 2013](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/06/shrm13-its-finally-over-and-im-back-in-the-office-coming-down-from-the-cloud-of-shrm13-shrm13-blew-it-out-this-year.html) - It’s finally over, and I’m back in the office coming down from the cloud of SHRM13. SHRM really blew it out this year, with over 15,600 people in attendance. As I look fondly back through the 26,000+ tweets that flowed like wine during the conference, I thought it might be fun to do a not-so-serious recap of
- [A Job Posting is a Brand Advertisement, Not a Requisition Form](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/06/a-job-posting-is-a-brand-advertisement-not-a-requisition-form.html) - FOR SALE: Carbonated beverage. Contains water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, phoshoric acid, natural flavors and caffeine. May provide energizing refreshment to end user who has acquired a taste. Mmmmm. Want to run out and buy a Coke? Of course not. Instead, Coke inspires you to "Have a Coke and a Smile," staying true
- [Top Ten Things to Do In Chicago at SHRM 2013](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/06/top-ten-things-to-do-in-chicago-at-shrm-2013.html) - It’s that time a year. Time to dust off my most comfortable pair of shoes (that I reserve only for SHRM) and get ready to head to Chicago for this year’s Annual SHRM Conference and Exposition. So besides attending all of the resourceful sessions and seeing some interesting speakers (Hillary Clinton), I'm excited to explore
- [Making Sense of the Recruiting Ecosystem: An Infographic](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/06/making-sense-of-the-recruiting-ecosystem-an-infographic.html) - CRM, ATS, JADs…the dizzying array of acronyms in the HR products and services ecosystem is overwhelming, and with the addition of new and unique players who are cropping up every day, the delineation between who vendors are and what they do has become blurry and confusing. The product and technology roadmap from prospect to employee
- [Nexxt Survey Uncovers How Veteran HR Professionals Really Feel about Job Seekers from Millennial Generation](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/05/beyondcom-survey-uncovers-how-veteran-hr-professionals-really-feel-about-job-seekers-from-millennial.html) - Millennials struggle to overcome stereotypes to find employment. Nexxt, a recruitment media company, announced findings from a national survey conducted among 6,000 job seekers and veteran HR professionals, finding that Millennials (Generation-Y) have a pretty serious image problem. According to the Nexxt survey, while over 84% of Millennial job seekers (age 19-26) are optimistic about finding
- [I’m Not in the Mood: Measuring Employee Happiness](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/05/im-not-in-the-mood-measuring-employee-happiness.html) - “Feelings….nothing more than feelings…” The song “Feelings”, written in 1974 and performed by many artists since that time, is running through my head as I pen this post. And now, with the addition of some new “human capital emotional monitoring tools” that have recently hit the market, perhaps HR professionals and business owners will soon be
- [Who will win the war for Resume 2.0?  Ten Visual Resume Tools Reviewed.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/04/who-will-win-the-war-for-resume-20-from-nexxt-to-linkedin-ten-resume-tools-reviewed.html) - Before it was easy to build your own blog, before Facebook was hot, before the ability to tweet a message to the world…getting your skills and qualifications in the hands of the right people was much different than it is today. Not so long ago, job search meant sweating over an IBM typewriter—or in later
- [Nexxt Launches New ‘Career Portfolio’ for Professionals to Create a Visual Resume in Minutes](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/03/nexxt-launches-new-career-portfolio-for-professionals-to-create-a-visual-resume-in-minutes.html) - Leading career network provides a new way for professionals to supplement their traditional resume with a dynamic infographic of their career history Nexxt, focused on helping people grow and succeed professionally, today announced that they have launched an all-new Career Portfolio, a compelling, engaging and visually-informative snapshot of a person’s career that can supplement a
- [Facebook Graph Search: Don't Get Caught with Your Pants Down](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/02/facebook-graph-search-dont-get-caught-with-your-pants-down-1.html) - OK, so it has finally happened. We've talked about it for years, we've argued about it in the bar and in the board room: “Facebook will always be for my personal stuff and LinkedIn is always for my professional stuff.” Not so fast. With Facebook's new Graph Search, your personal life and your professional life
- [How Winning an Oscar is Like Being Told You Just Got a Raise and a Promotion](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/02/how-winning-an-oscar-is-like-being-told-you-just-got-a-raise-and-a-promotion.html) - This past year at Nexxt we’ve been talking a lot the Nexxt Moment—that moment where you land your dream job or get that raise and you celebrate that win. It’s a great feeling to know you’re doing something right and your efforts are being recognized, but most times at work when you’re told by your
- [Another One Bites the Dust: Flu Season is Here](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/01/another-one-bites-the-dust-flu-season-is-here.html) - If you haven’t noticed, the flu is being passed around faster than…I don’t know something that gets passed quickly?—A hot potato! In fact, it’s now at levels that are so high that it is considered an epidemic. So if you get sick follow these guidelines. Stay Home. If you have symptoms of fever, nausea, vomiting,
- [Nexxt Announces Acquisition of Career Site JobCircle.com](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/12/nexxt-announces-acquisition-of-career-site-jobcirclecom.html) - Expands Its Social/Employment Platform in Mid-Atlantic Region with well-known brand Nexxt, today announced the acquisition of strategic assets of Human Capital Solutions, LLC (d/b/a JobCircle.com), through its subsidiary Career Management Solutions, LLC. JobCircle.com is a leading online job portal for employers and job seekers in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. The acquisition enables Nexxt
- [Top 5 Worst Corporate Holiday Gifts](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/12/top-5-worst-corporate-holiday-gifts.html) - It’s that time a year again. It’s time for corporate gift giving and the gifts have started to roll in. We’ve received the usual gift baskets full of yummy treats like candy, cookies, and fruit. Some clients send alcohol or personalized items like tote bags, fleece blankets, coffee mugs, and t-shirts and then there are
- [Q&A With Nexxt CEO: Retailers Opening on Thanksgiving for "Black Thursday"](https://employmentmetrix.com/2012/11/qa-with-nexxt-ceo-retailers-opening-on-thanksgiving-for-black-thursday.html) - With Black Friday approaching, the talk of big box retailers opening on Thanksgiving Day has been a hot topic. The team at Employment Metrix chatted with Rich Milgram, CEO of Nexxt to understand his thoughts on the topic, besides his concern that the concept of Thanksgiving dinner could disappaer with shoppers feeling the need to
- [10 Cute Snow Dog Photos You Have To See -- Vote For Your Favorite Snow Buddy!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/vote-for-the-cutest-coworker.html) - Another snow storm has hit the Northeast which means us Nexxt employees are working from home. Instead of the usual suspects we see at the office each day, we’re sharing our workspaces with some very specials friends. Vote for the cutest work buddy. Just leave their names in the comments below and please feel free
- [Always Tell Your Candidates Why They Didn’t Get Hired](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/04/always-tell-your-candidates-why-they-didnt-get-hired.html) - Looking for a job can be stressful, exciting and cumbersome. I'm an internal recruiter for Nexxt. Having been in the recruitment industry for 18 years, I’ve seen applicants make some pretty bad moves that reduce their hiring appeal. The hardest thing for job seekers is waiting around for that email or phone call to see where you
- [Which is Better? Obamacare or The Affordable Care Act?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/03/which-is-better-obmacare-or-the-affordable-care-act.html) - As the hordes of procrastinators rush to Healthcare.gov today to beat the deadline to purchase their healthcare and avoid the individual mandate penalties, the site--which was down earlier today--broadcasts the following message: “During times of especially high demand, you may be queued to begin your online Marketplace application to ensure the best possible shopping experience.”
- [Employment Data - how to make sense of it all?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/03/how-to-make-sense-of-the-employment-data.html) - After a long winter, we will finally get a glimpse into where the employment market is headed. Here's how to come to your own conclusion. Unless you have living in Miami or Honolulu, this was probably one of the longest winters you can remember. Winter seems to have been unwilling to let go and continued
- [Treat your candidates like your friends:  with respect.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/03/treat-your-candidates-like-your-friends-with-respect.html) - Have you ever been a job seeker that has searched endlessly for a job, gone on a promising job interview, and walked out of the interview thinking…”I nailed it!” But then…crickets. Not a peep back. Not a “Sorry, but thanks for coming to talk to us”, or “We’ll keep your resume on file.” Nothing. This,
- [6 Fairy Tale Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/03/6-fairy-tale-candidates.html) - Job Finalists: Recluse in major need of a haircut. Aggressive gambler. Panics when it comes to deadlines. Will go to any length to succeed. Living a lie, but reaping the benefits. Game player and a cheat. These don’t sound like the ideal employees, right? That’s because you might not be looking at the whole picture.
- [Expert Interview with Our CEO Rich Milgram on Running Job Sites](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/expert-interview-with-our-ceo-rich-milgram-on-running-job-sites.html) - Long gone are the days of a 30-year career with one company. The average person changes jobs 11-15 times during their lifetime and many of them simply hop from job to job without any real strategy or career management roadmap. In his recent interview with the Recruitment Advisor Blog, Rich Milgram, Nexxt Founder & CEO,
- [Playing Games With Candidates Might Help You Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/playing-games-with-candidates-might-help-you-hire.html) - “Turn off that Atari and get to bed!” My mom would yell up at me as I sat in my room, staring blankly at the TV screen playing my video games. Like most kids do, I’d stomp my feet in protest, struggling to pull myself away from whatever video game I was immersed in …
- [Make A “Money Ball” Sales Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/make-a-money-ball-sales-hire.html) - Have you made a Money Ball hire, recently? I did, and it feels great. I'm a corporate recruiter for Nexxt. Which is pretty cool, by the way, because I recruit for a company who helps recruiters make hires. Say that three times fast, lol! Anyway, My definition of a “Money Ball Hire” doesn't tie back
- [Comic Relief: I Am THE Best Person For Your Job!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/comic-relief-i-am-the-best-person-for-your-job.html) - Confidence is great, but there is such a thing as TOO confident. It's fun, however, to imagine an interview in which we say whatever we feel like. . . If you've noticed, I am the first person to arrive at this interview day. That's because I know 19 life hacks to public transportation. I'd love
- [I Filled a Job You Didn't Even Know You Had.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/02/i-filled-a-job-you-didnt-even-know-you-had.html) - OK, so you’re a hiring manager, and you’ve just arrived at the office, grabbed your coffee and opened up your email inbox. There--in boldfaced lettering--the subject line of my email screams “JOB PROPOSAL MEMO”. And you’re thinking…great. Another spam from some job seeker. But you open it anyway. And that’s how my story at Nexxt
- [Is the Best Candidate the one Who’s Good at Getting Hired?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/01/is-the-best-candidate-the-one-whos-good-at-getting-hired.html) - Are you hiring the best candidate for the job, or are you hiring the candidate who sold him/herself the best for the job? We perform over 10,000 resume critiques daily, and conduct research and surveys to better understand candidate attitudes and behavior. Sometimes the person who appears to be the best may not actually be
- [Bridging The Generation Gap In The Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/01/bridging-the-generation-gap-in-the-workplace.html) - In 2013, according to the US government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more people working in America than ever before. And, with population increases, and people living longer, they are also staying longer in the work force. This same data shows the current amount of employed Americans, over the age of 75, at nearly
- [Nexxt HR Survey Says...2014 Employer Outlook Still Foggy.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/12/beyondcom-hr-survey-says2014-employer-outlook-still-foggy.html) - As 2013 comes to a close and we look towards 2014, overall signs of changes to the employment marketplace indicate that there may be a better picture for workers in 2014. But, upon closer inspection, the results appear to be mixed. A Mixed Bag The BLS recently released its November employment figures and we saw
- [2013 Named ‘The Year of the Unemployed Worker’](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/12/2013-named-the-year-of-the-unemployed-worker.html) - National survey reveals the voice of the job seeker, their confidence levels and what HR professionals say to expect in 2014 Nexxt announced results from a comprehensive national survey of unemployed Americans to illustrate their experience looking for work in 2013 and determine their confidence for finding employment in the year ahead. HR Professionals were
- [This Thanksgiving, Remember to Give Thanks for the Jobseekers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/11/many-job-seekers-would-rather-be-working-on-thanksgiving.html) - Are you preparing to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast? Perhaps you aren't even working the day before Thanksgiving, taking off an extra day to prepare. Not to put a damper on the holiday, but it's worth remembering that while we are relaxing, others are working, and many would prefer to be working. In a poll Nexxt
- [The ‘Sultan of Sourcing’ has Spoken!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/11/the-sultan-of-sourcing-has-spoken.html) - OK, he’s finally done it. Shally Steckerl, the Jedi master of all things recruiting and sourcing, has spewed out his vast knowledge into 488 pages of pure sourcing joy. Earlier this month, Shally released his new book, The Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Handbook on Amazon....and it's even in electronic format for you eReader junkies. For those
- [Nexxt (formerly Beyond) Awarded Patent for Social Recruiting Technology](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/11/beyondcom-awarded-patent-for-social-recruiting-technology.html) - Software provides an easy way for companies to create their own talent community and build a lasting relationship with professionals Nexxt, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent 8,543,515 recognizing the invention of a technology that allows for social recruiting, the process of sourcing or recruiting job candidates
- [The Top Ten US Cities to Get Hired & The Top Ten US Cities to Make a Hire [Infographic]](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/10/the-top-ten-us-cities-to-get-hired-the-top-ten-us-cities-to-make-a-hire-infographic.html) - Nexxt's Q3 2013 Career Trends Report Welcome to our latest analysis of the real best places to hire and get hired nationwide. See which metro areas came out on top in Q3 2013. This Nexxt employment data report analyzes where the jobs are and where the candidates are compared with Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- [Facebook Skills:  Another Shot Across the Bow](https://employmentmetrix.com/2013/09/facebook-skills-another-shot-across-the-bow.html) - Seventy-two billion dollars. That’s what corporations spend to find, hire and manage talent. That’s a lot of money. And there’s literally tens of thousands of job boards, ATSs, CRMs and RPOs out there that are clamoring for a piece of the pie. LinkedIn has risen as a major player. but, the game is far from
- [Why can't I apply to a job by tapping on my wrist?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/03/why-cant-i-apply-to-a-job-by-tapping-on-my-wrist.html) - The much awaited Apple Watch is out! At Nexxt, we don't want to waste a second, so we've already started designing our Smartwatch Smartalerts. It may take a little while for technology and the market to catch up, but why not start considering the possibilities? Dick Tracy was able to receive phone calls on his
- [The Much Maligned ATS: The Secret Weapon to Screening for Dedicated Talent?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/03/the-much-maligned-ats-the-secret-weapon-to-screening-for-dedicated-talent.html) - Years ago, in those grim days after the .com bubble imploded, I worked with an insanely talented and dedicated head of engineering. One day the fire alarm in our building went off. While most people scurried to grab their phones and wallets, Greg ran into the server room, grabbed two servers, and walked down nine
- [A New Study from Nexxt Reveals How Job Seekers Will Search for Jobs in 2015](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/03/a-new-study-from-beyond-reveals-how-job-seekers-will-search-for-jobs-in-2015.html) - Nexxt, recently surveyed over 4,000 job seekers across the country to better understand who would be searching for jobs in 2015. Highlights from the Study Include: Who is searching for jobs What they plan to do to improve their searches How different types of candidates look for work As an HR Pro or recruiter getting
- [Maybe You’re Living in a Fairy Tale, Because Candidates Like this Don’t Exist.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/02/maybe-youre-living-in-a-fairy-tale-because-candidates-like-this-dont-exist.html) - Stop searching for those purple squirrels and consider hiring these other fictional characters instead. After all, today is “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”.
- [Want to Improve Your Applicant Pool? Then Improve Your Job Postings](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/02/want-to-improve-your-applicant-pool-then-improve-your-job-postings.html) - Recruiting quality candidates all begins with a well written job posting. The purpose of a job posting in general is to attract the best applicants and deter those candidates that simply apply to EVERY job. HR pros that take the time upfront to write an awesome job ad can save a lot of time sifting
- [Stop Receiving Unqualified Resumes](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/02/stop-receiving-unqualified-resumes.html) - With the Academy Awards approaching I’m trying to see as many nominated films as I can—so I recently saw “The Imitation Game”. If you’re not familiar with the (true) story, it takes place during WWII and it is the story of the incredibly smart team of people that worked to crack Nazi codes in England.
- [3 Changes We Expect to See in The Job Market in 2015](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/02/3-changes-we-expect-to-see-in-the-job-market-in-2015.html) - Nexxt recently conducted a national survey of more than 4,000 job seekers and the findings are quite interesting, especially if you plan to grow your team in 2015. One thing’s for sure, get ready for a lot of confident applicants. Job seekers said that they are more optimistic about finding jobs in 2015 than they
- [Top 10 Best Places to Hire Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/11/top-10-best-places-to-hire-candidates.html) - Sure it's easy to say that the best places to hire candidates are in large metropolitan areas, but that's not actually the case. You can to go where the candidates are eager and are ready to for their next opportunity. So without further ado here are the easiest places to make a hire. This Nexxt
- [Hire That Mustache!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/10/hire-that-mustache.html) - Yes, it is Movember once again. That time when well-groomed, clean shaven males sprout Chevrons, Handlebars, and Fu Manchus. And when the typically hirsute take special care to shave their beards regularly, leaving only the region above the lip to flourish... ...This got us to thinking. As recruiters and hiring managers, do we think better
- [Recruitment Marketing:  We're the Cool Kids Now.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/10/recruitment-marketing-were-the-cool-kids-now.html) - The Recruitment technology ecosystem is changing, and it was more than evident based on the 286 interesting companies who displayed their wares at the recent HRTech event in Las Vegas earlier this month. Retargeting, Cost-Per-Applicant models, HR analytics...HR is catching up to the rest of the advertising world, and with all the funding flowing into
- [Nexxt Launches SmartMatch Technology to Improve Job Search Experience](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/10/beyondcom-launches-smartmatch-technology-to-improve-job-search-experience.html) - Nexxt (formerly Beyond), The Career Network, today announced the launch of a new technology designed to match job seekers to available positions using an algorithm that learns from user habits. Appropriately called “SmartMatch,” this behavioral technology evolves as a person engages with Nexxt, learning from their activity and scanning millions of job openings to find
- [National Survey Reveals 75% of HR Professionals View Job Seekers as Unqualified](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/09/national-survey-reveals-75-of-hr-professionals-view-job-seekers-as-unqualified.html) - Nexxt uncovers potential reasons why so many Americans are not getting hired Nexxt, The Career Network, today announced that there may be a significant disconnect during the hiring process. Following a national survey of nearly 4,000 job seekers and HR professionals, 75% of the HR respondents said they were having trouble filling open positions because
- [Devices Candidates Prefer When Searching For Jobs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/06/devices-candidates-prefer-when-searching-for-jobs.html) - When online recruiting came on the scene it was a revolutionary way to recruit candidates and now we’re evolving even further. From smartphones to tablets to smart watches to Google Glass—what devices are the most popular when job candidates search for jobs online? Check out the latest Infographic from Nexxt Nexxt is a recruitment media
- [National Survey Finds College Doesn’t Prepare Students for Job Search](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/05/national-survey-finds-college-doesnt-prepare-students-for-job-search.html) - A new study from Millennial Branding and Beyond.com reveals how personality can impact hiring and long term career prospects Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm, and Nexxt, a career network focused on helping people grow and succeed professionally, today announced the results of a study entitled, “The Multi-Generational Job Search.” Following a
- [The Dehumanization of Online Recruiting](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/05/the-dehumanization-of-online-recruiting.html) - As he sat at the dinner table listening to his wife and kids talk about their days, John didn’t really hear a word they were saying, as he couldn’t keep his mind from wandering back to the big decision he had made earlier that afternoon. After years of complacency in his job and after years
- [Creating Job Advertisements That Attract a Multi-Generational Workforce](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/11/creating-job-advertisements-that-attract-a-multi-generational-workforce.html) - THE INTERN Movie Trailer © 2015 - Warner Bros The most common conflict we see between the current generations in the workforce is actually one that isn’t new: the older generation thinks the younger generation isn’t fit to work. While it’s comforting to know that someday Millennials will look down on the Gen-Zers (or whatever
- [How Small Business Can Make Big Waves with HR Tech](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/10/how-small-business-can-make-big-waves-with-hr-tech.html) - HR Technology isn’t a luxury, but companies often think it is. Small companies, especially, may be tempted to forego the expense of using a third-party system to handle recruiting and HR functions and do it themselves. But as HR tech continues to evolve, more small businesses are adopting it. This year, 60% of small businesses
- [Recruiters: The Machines Are Coming](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/10/recruiters-the-machines-are-coming.html) - Nexxt's VP of Talent Solutions, Joe Stubblebine wrote this insightful article for Strategic HR Review on what's in store for the recruitment industry as more and more talent acquisition tools become automated. [Excerpted from Strategic HR Review] Companies spend an estimated $7 billion a year globally in recruitment advertising. It is a huge business, and
- [HR Pros Outline The Attributes That Define A Quality Candidate](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/09/hr-pros-outline-the-attributes-that-define-a-quality-candidate.html) - We often hear from job seekers that they are constantly getting conflicting job search advice and given that there are tons of resources out there, we’re not surprised. One of the most common complaints we hear is, “How am I supposed to know what employers want?” And we have to hand it to ‘em, it’s
- [Lack of Confidence Is Killing Your Time to Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/09/lack-of-confidence-is-killing-your-time-to-hire.html) - If you found a stellar candidate the same day your job was posted, would you hire them? Probably not, according to our recent survey of HR pros. When asked what they would do if they interviewed a candidate and got a great feeling about them, only 23% said they would jump at the opportunity to
- [Should Diversity Hiring Become Extinct?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/09/should-diversity-hiring-become-extinct.html) - If you've had exposure to current events over the past few months, it's no shock that equality is a major topic of conversation. I recently read an article by @KatrinaKibben which raised some interesting and insightful points about how the decision of the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriages will impact HR departments across the nation.
- [HR Pros Have Spoken: Proofreading and Punctuality Matter](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/09/hr-pros-have-spoken-proofreading-and-punctuality-matter.html) - While the stock market has been on a roller-coaster ride this year, the employment market has maintained a healthy trajectory. On average, 246,000 jobs are being created each month. While there’s a surge in hiring, recruiters aren’t any less discriminating than they’ve been in the past. As a matter of fact, a recent survey by
- [4 Companies Doing a Great Job of Promoting their Awesome Culture](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/09/4-companies-doing-a-great-job-of-promoting-their-awesome-culture.html) - We live in an age where digital relationships flourish perhaps more frequently than those IRL. (That's code for "in real life" for those of you who may not be fluent in text speak.) Coming from the generation that bridges social media and the desire to communicate face-to-face, I find it hard to believe that more
- [Workaholics Wanted: Hiring at Amazon after The New York Times Article](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/08/workaholics-wanted-hiring-at-amazon-after-the-new-york-times-article.html) - We all know Amazon for their staggering array of merchandise and impressive ability to deliver urgent – and not-so-urgent – purchases to your door with lightning-quick efficiency. Now, most of us also know them as a slightly scary place to work, if you believe the recent revelations in The New York Times about the highly
- [Are We Having Trouble Hiring Because We’re Too Darn Picky?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/08/are-we-having-trouble-hiring-because-were-too-darn-picky.html) - In a recent survey of HR professionals conducted by us (Nexxt), we learned that HR Pros said that it is harder to find qualified candidates today than it was six months ago. Is it harder to find candidates because we’re slowly accepting that it’s now a candidates’ market? Or is it that we’re too darn
- [How to Hire for the One Position You Can't Seem to Fill](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/06/how-to-hire-for-the-one-position-you-cant-seem-to-fill.html) - In a candidate-driven market, finding the right people for the job can be hard. Up to 40% of employers report having a hard time filling positions. When you have empty seats at the office, you’re missing out on productivity and income, and you’re more than willing to pay someone to fill said seat. So why
- [How to Balance Your Workload & Hire at the Same Time](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/06/how-to-balance-your-workload-hire-at-the-same-time.html) - One of the most prominent small business trends in recent years is getting the hiring manager involved in the hiring process. It sounds obvious, but there was a time when hiring managers simply told recruiters to bring back the best candidates and couldn't be bothered otherwise. Now, more and more hiring managers are entering the
- [Building the Best Job Advertisement in 3 Parts](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/06/building-the-best-job-advertisement-in-3-parts.html) - The hardest part of posting a new job advertisement is building the description itself. You know what the job entails and you even have a perfect candidate in mind, but how do you make sure your job ad appeals to those coveted candidates? Your hiring leader wants the applicant to be aware of every aspect
- [7 Ways to Attract Candidates Like a Silicon Valley Startup](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/06/7-ways-to-attract-candidates-like-a-silicon-valley-startup.html) - It seems like every day I read a news story about a tech startup in Silicon Valley that receives millions of dollars in funding and given that I got my start at a startup (See what I did there?) I have a great appreciation for the startup mentality and all of the things that happen
- [74% of HR Professionals Are Liars: They Claim That They Don’t Research Candidates On Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/05/74-of-hr-professionals-are-liars-they-claim-that-they-dont-research-candidates-on-facebook-twitter-o.html) - I have a friend who is the associate director of a summer camp and each year she and her colleagues need to hire about 150 employees from cooks to counselors to tennis instructors. She and I met for lunch and she voiced her frustration about the not so smart things job seekers do. “What is
- [I Got a Promotion, But You’d Never Know It from My New Job Title](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/05/i-got-a-promotion-but-youd-never-know-it-from-my-new-job-title.html) - When I first started putting some thoughts to paper, I was going to write solely about how the job title an employer lists on their job postings can affect the job’s performance – but then I looked at my own situation and the subject matter grew. Northeast Sales Team Lead, Talent Solutions (a position with
- [You Have to See What this Candidate Did to Get Noticed](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/05/you-have-to-see-what-this-candidate-did-to-get-noticed.html) - Most job seekers really, really, really want to find a new job. Some have specific companies where they’d ideally like to work, but chances are they’re still applying other places. And then there’s Nina Mufleh. Mufleh really, really, really wanted to work for Airbnb. She relocated from the Middle East to San Francisco in hopes
- [Your Applicant Pool Is Depressing Because So Is Your Job Description](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/04/your-applicant-pool-is-depressing-because-so-is-your-job-description.html) - Think about the typical job description. Chances are it calls to mind phrases like “The ideal candidate will…” and “Responsibilities include…” Not very inspiring stuff. When did we all decide that the primary function of a job description is to either bore or terrify potential applicants? Rather than enticing great candidates to apply, it’s almost
- [Text Messaging Comes to the World of Job Boards](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/04/text-messaging-comes-to-the-world-of-job-boards.html) - Centralized text recruiting platform TextRecruit and job board Beyond.com have announced a partnership that integrates text messaging directly into the recruitment process.
- [Don’t Look Now, But Hiring Just Got Harder](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/03/dont-look-now-but-hiring-just-got-harder.html) - In February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the federal unemployment rate had fallen to 5.5% – its lowest level since May 2008. While many argue that this number is deceiving, it’s clear that confidence is returning to the job market. In fact, a recent survey of over 2,500 Nexxt members found that 47%
- [How Embracing The Gig Economy Can Create A Happy Work Environment For Your Employees](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/06/how-embracing-the-gig-economy-can-create-a-happy-work-environment-for-your-employees.html) - Recently Nexxt conducted a survey to understand the booming gig economy. And the gig economy is such a hot topic at the moment that Nexxt’s Chief Marketing Officer, Joe Weinlick, was asked to talk to CBS about it. Here’s the conversation. [Excerpted from CBS Pulse] The King of Prussia-based career network Beyond (now Nexxt) recently
- [SHRM 2016: Recap](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/06/shrm-2016-recap.html) - So we just got back from the SHRM Annual Conference in Washington, DC and we just want to say, “Thank you!” to everyone that stopped by the Beyond (now Nexxt) booth. We had a great time in our nation’s capital and can’t wait to see everyone next year in New Orleans. Until then, let’s recap!
- [SHRM DC 2016](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/06/shrm-dc-2016.html) - Typically right before the SHRM Annual Conference we put out a blog post about what you should do while you’re at the conference and what attractions you can’t miss out on in the host city, but as we were putting one together for SHRM 2016 in Washington, DC we realized that we’ve been attending the
- [Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/06/hello-is-it-me-youre-looking-for.html) - How many times did you check your phone this morning before you ever sat down at a computer? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is at least once (but probably more). According to a recent Deloitte study, 78% of mobile users check our phones within one hour of waking up, with most saying they
- [Entitlement Knows No Age](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/06/entitlement-knows-no-age.html) - Employee perks are getting pretty sweet at some companies – but that doesn’t mean their employees appreciate it. Recently a friend was venting to me about his coworker, who had spent the better part of the day complaining about missing her morning Zumba class for a company-wide meeting. By the way, this Zumba class is
- [You'll Be Shocked To Hear What Freelance Workers Are Demanding](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/05/youll-be-shocked-to-hear-what-freelance-workers-are-demanding.html) - Nexxt recently conducted a survey of more than 5,000 job seekers, which revealed that many are hesitant to pursue the growing number of independent contractor opportunities with on-demand companies, such as driving for Uber or performing jobs through TaskRabbit. The survey found that 68% of respondents indicated that they would not work for an on-demand
- [Crazy New Hiring Trend: Hiring Teams](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/05/crazy-new-hiring-trend-hiring-teams.html) - Is it Insane or Brilliant? So…you’re in the market for a new job and so is your best friend and so is his co-worker. You all work in the same field in different capacities and you want to work together. But, don’t think it will ever happen unless you start your own firm…that is until
- [Job Ads: Make Your First Sentence Count](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/05/job-ads-make-your-first-sentence-count.html) - Want to get more responses to your job ads? You can advertise in more places. If you are paying based on performance you can raise your bid. But, there is one thing you can do that doesn't cost anything and might have a HUGE impact. Write a compelling introduction in your job description. In fact,
- [National Survey Finds Disconnect Between Employers and Job Seekers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/04/national-survey-finds-disconnect-between-employers-and-job-seekers.html) - Future Workplace, a research firm dedicated to rethinking and re-imagining the workplace, and Nexxt recently announced results of a national survey that found a disconnect between employers and job seekers. The “Active Job Seeker Dilemma” survey includes a national sample of 4,347 job seekers, as well as 129 human resource (HR) professionals. According to 71%
- [Indebted to You? Student Loan Benefit Could Be Key Retention Tool](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/04/indebted-to-you-student-loan-benefit-could-be-key-retention-tool.html) - [Excerpted from Workforce] With crippling student loan debt the norm these days, a survey finds employees are attracted to companies that offer repayment benefits. Every day parents and students alike research the cost of a college education — and sticker shock sets in. Even worse than knowing the cost of college is actually paying the
- [The Secret to Keeping Your Employees From Leaving You](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/03/the-secret-to-keeping-your-employees-from-leaving-you.html) - According to the Bureau of Labor statistics the average professional switches jobs every three to four years and when you have to fill that position that can cost you big bucks. The secret to recruitment and retention is the same thing. It all comes down to corporate culture. Corporate culture is your employer brand. You
- [This Yelp Employee Can Teach Your Company about Employee Engagement](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/02/this-yelp-employee-can-teach-your-company-about-employee-engagement.html) - When’s the last time one of your employees told you what they really thought? For Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman, the answer is last week. That’s when 25-year-old Talia Jane, a member of Yelp/Eat24’s customer support team, posted an open letter to him, detailing her struggles to survive on the entry level salary she receives from
- [Nexxt Hosts Webinar on How to Effectively Recruit Talent Globally](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/02/beyond-hosts-webinar-on-how-to-effectively-recruit-talent-globally.html) - Chief Human Resources Officers and Global Heads of Recruitment are shifting their local recruiting budgets to focus on attracting international talent. Although global recruitment programs are a means to save time, money and administrative costs, they can create unique challenges. There is no “one size fits all” job marketing tactic, and often recruiting beyond borders
- [Recruiters Turn to Text Campaigns to Acquire Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/02/recruiters-turn-to-text-campaigns-to-acquire-talent.html) - [Excerpted from recruitingtrends] As a recruiter, you've tried the job boards and you've purchased some email campaigns, but you're still not getting the volume of response you need to fill those open jobs. Now might be the time to consider adding text messaging as a new platform to complement your existing arsenal of recruitment-advertising channels.
- [Want to Improve Employee Retention? It All Starts Here](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/01/want-to-improve-employee-retention-it-all-starts-here.html) - I see these headlines everywhere (especially with Valentine’s Day approaching), “The Key to a Healthy Relationship,” “The Thing You’re Doing Wrong in Your Relationship,” “Why Relationships Last”…it keeps following me around the internet. And it’s true these three things are key…to ANY relationship—whether it’s with your boyfriend, wife, mother, best friend, or boss. So these
- [Want to Hire Achievers? Avoid this Personality Type](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/01/want-to-hire-achievers-avoid-this-personality-type.html) - We have now entered the time of year when most NFL teams’ seasons have ended and coaches are getting fired and hired. I couldn’t help but think, about how public this job search process is for them. True, it’s on a level that most of us will never encounter as these people’s successes and failures
- [Your Recruitment Program: Workers Around the World Could Make All the Difference](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/12/your-recruitment-program-workers-around-the-world-could-make-all-the-difference.html) - We often talk to recruiters and ask them in which industries they’re having challenges hiring and what it comes down to is they have challenges because they’re limiting their hires to just the United States. And sometimes going outside of the US could be the answer. We understand that hiring workers around the world sounds
- [Just Accept It, Millennials Are Our Future: 3 Strategies to Train Tomorrow’s Leaders](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/12/just-accept-it-millennials-are-our-future-3-strategies-to-train-tomorrows-leaders.html) - [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Can Millennials become good leaders? More companies are starting to embrace Millennials as Baby Boomers begin to retire from the workforce. Since Generation X is smaller demographically, Millennials will become the dominant force in the workplace. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2025, Millennials will account for 75
- [Hey Employers, The Number of People That Want to Work on Thanksgiving Will Shock You!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/11/hey-employers-the-number-of-people-that-want-to-work-on-thanksgiving-will-shock-you.html) - Go Ahead and Stay Open on Thanksgiving, Your Employees Don't Care! Back in 2012 when big box stores announced that they would be opening on Thanksgiving to allow shoppers to get a jump on their holiday shopping, American workers were appalled. But four Thanksgivings later, it seems as though working on Thanksgiving is just
- [How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Recruiting Team](https://employmentmetrix.com/2015/11/how-to-measure-the-effectiveness-of-your-recruiting-team.html) - Between the new applicant tracking system you’ve purchased to augment the best facets of your recruitment department and the sourcing platform that has brought you some of the best talent you’ve seen in years, you can’t help but think there’s still something missing. Can you think of what that might be? You guessed it, your
- [Text Is the New Email. Are You Using it for Recruitment Yet?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/text-is-the-new-email-are-you-using-it-for-recruitment-yet.html) - If you’re like most people, your phone is always within arm’s reach – you might even be reading this on your device. So why not reach candidates on the device that’s already in their hands? Join us Nexxt & HR.com for a free webinar to learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Text Recruitment and discover
- [The Job Search Climate Is Changing: Are Your Recruiting Tactics Changing With It?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/the-job-search-climate-is-changing-are-your-recruiting-tactics-changing-with-it.html) - We at Nexxt recently surveyed more than 11,000 job seekers (both active and passive) to understand how they are searching for jobs and not surprisingly, mobile devices are playing a big part. So as a recruiter, what do you need to know? Check out the full [INFOGRAPHIC] here. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that
- [Today’s job seekers are impatient—and that’s okay.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/todays-job-seekers-are-impatientand-thats-okay.html) - As a recruiter, is job hopping a red flag? Or do you understand why people leave their jobs? Walk into any bar around town at happy hour and you’ll overhear more than one person complaining about work. Job dissatisfaction is pretty common and often people feel like they owe it to a company to suffer
- [Candidate Career Journeys - Michele Gonzalez](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/candidate-career-journeys-michele-gonzalez.html) - Army veteran. West Point grad. Ironman. Marathon runner. When a candidate like this comes across your desk, you can’t help but be impressed. But what if the same candidate also has a 5-year career gap from her time as a stay-at-home mom? One year ago, Michele Gonzalez, of the popular blog NYC Running Mama, was
- [You'll Be Shocked To Hear How Modern Workers Define Success](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/youll-be-shocked-to-hear-how-modern-workers-define-success.html) - Nexxt recently conducted a survey of more than 11,000 job seekers, which revealed that traditional markers of success such as salary and company tenure aren’t as relevant to today’s workers. According to the survey—which was evenly split between employed and unemployed job seekers, a strong majority (77%) believe they have achieved career success. The top
- [The Only Mobile Recruiting Resource Pack You'll Ever Need](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/the-only-mobile-recruiting-resource-pack-youll-ever-need.html) - Reaching candidates on mobile isn't easy, but it can be. Download our editable resource pack to get step-by-step instructions and templates to grab mobile job seekers' attention, create a better candidate experience and measure mobile success! The Mobile Recruiting Resource Pack helps you create: Attention grabbing mobile job ads that increase applicants Text messages even
- [Career Journeys – Lance Baird](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/career-journeys-lance-baird.html) - Today we’re continuing our look at professionals who – either by choice or by chance – have taken unconventional paths to career success. We’ve all seen those resumes, the ones that have more plot twists than a New York Times bestseller. And while it's tempting to pass them over in favor of a more predictable
- [Will Texting Help You Hire or Get You Fired?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/will-texting-help-you-hire-or-get-you-fired.html) - “Sorry, it’s just not going to work out. Good luck with your life.” Breaking up via text isn’t anything new, but it still makes us cringe at a personal level because it feels incredibly impersonal. It’s almost paradoxical, because the texting medium itself represents a connection we have with people we know and trust. Text
- [Candidate Career Journeys - Cheryl Thompson](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/candidate-career-journeys-cheryl-thompson.html) - Say a resume comes across your desk and the candidate’s career path seems so erratic you think their career GPS must have failed them at some point. Do you cast it aside in favor of a someone with a more predictable trajectory? Not so fast. For the next few weeks over at The Confident Career,
- [5 Tips to Refresh Your Recruiting Mindset This Fall](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/5-tips-to-refresh-your-recruiting-mindset-this-fall.html) - What really brings a return in recruiting? What actually leads to better hires, more employment opportunities met and the development of well-functioning teams? Revitalization. Here are some new tips and ideas to keep the passion of your job going strong. Sometimes you have to take a step back and do a quick fall cleanup to
- [13 Uncommon Recruitment Metrics You Can't Afford to Ignore (SlideShare)](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/13-uncommon-recruitment-metrics-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-slideshare.html) - Have you struggled to find what’s really holding your recruitment efforts back? Knowing there’s an inefficiency is one thing, but feeling completely alone in fixing it is another. These metrics are used by recruiters who know what they’re doing and you can use them in your recruitment processes today! That’s why we’re here to help!
- [3 Plays Every Recruiter Needs for Competitive Hiring](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/3-plays-every-recruiter-needs-for-competitive-hiring.html) - We’re coming upon the time of the year where the air is getting a bit crisper, leaves are changing colors and everyone’s scheduling their fantasy football drafts. If you know recruiting, you know the hiring landscape is competitive, both on the football field and in employment. Like fantasy football, no matter what number pick you
- [4 Tips to Help Startups Compete with Industry Giants](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/09/4-tips-to-help-startups-compete-with-industry-giants.html) - At Nexxt (previously Beyond), our primary goal is to help you find and hire the best people for your business. That’s what our team is here for. But, outside of helping businesses of all sizes meet their hiring goals, I am also passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and helping businesses succeed in all areas. This post
- [How Olympic Athletes Can Inspire Your Own Career](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/08/how-olympic-athletes-can-inspire-your-own-career.html) - With the 2016 Summer Olympics kicking off this Friday evening, we’ve been reminiscing about past Olympics and wondering what incredible stories will come out of this year’s games. And then (because we can’t help ourselves) we started thinking about how Olympians actually have a lot to teach us about navigating our own careers. Check out
- [The Secret Weapon For Your Millennial Retention Strategy](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/the-secret-weapon-for-your-millennial-retention-strategy.html) - Employers are realizing that putting total control of retirement decisions in the hands of their employees was a bad idea. Older employees are delaying retirement due to underfunding of their retirement portfolios and market volatility. The end results are increased healthcare costs for companies to support an aging employee population and decreased upward mobility for
- [Hire Those Job Seekers That Are Doing Creative Things to Get Noticed](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/hire-those-job-seekers-that-are-doing-creative-things-to-get-noticed.html) - If you’re looking to make a change in the way your company operates, maybe you need to change your hiring process. Seek out the job seekers that are doing creative things to get noticed. Their fresh ideas likely don’t end once they accept your job offer. They’ll bring innovative, out of the box ideas to
- [Job Seeker Said He Put Up a Billboard Because 'Nothing Else Was Working'](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/job-seeker-said-he-put-up-a-billboard-because-nothing-else-was-working.html) - We often hear from job seekers who are frustrated with traditional job search tactics and feel the need to take the road less traveled to stand out. We’ve heard about a lot of interesting gimmicks, like the girl who wanted to work at Airbnb so she built a webpage to highlight her resume to mimic
- [How to Focus on Recruiting in a World Gone Mad](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/how-to-focus-on-recruiting-in-a-world-gone-mad-1.html) - Bad news. It seems to be everywhere these days. At home and abroad, there are no shortage of scary, horrifying, discouraging stories. With all this negativity swirling around, it’s easy to get distracted and have trouble focusing on everyday things – like your job. Even if you’re the most passionate recruiter around, hiring the right
- [An Employer’s Guide to Hiring New Grads](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/an-employers-guide-to-hiring-new-grads.html) - While their fellow Millennials have been in the workforce for some time, younger Millennials are just graduating college and beginning their careers right now. So, what are they looking for in a job? It’s easy if you just put yourself in their shoes. Keep in mind how the average Millennial was raised. Growing up Millennial:
- [Would You Work a “Gig” in Today’s Shifting Economy?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/07/would-you-work-a-gig-in-todays-shifting-economy.html) - [Excerpted from Social Hire] The gig economy in the U.S. has grown rapidly in recent years, with more workers taking on freelance, independent contractor and other non-traditional jobs. Within this new landscape exists a growing number of opportunities with on-demand companies, such as driving for Uber or performing jobs through TaskRabbit. With the freedom to
- [Talent10x: What Goes Into a Company Re-Brand?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/08/talent10x-what-goes-into-a-company-re-brand.html) - If you read our blog regularly, then you know that Beyond recently rebranded to Nexxt. We're so excited about it and we can't stop talking about. So, when Rick Bell, Editorial Director of Workforce asked Nexxt Chief Marketing Officer Joe Weinlick to be a guest on the Talent10x Podcast, hosted by Rick and Frank Kalman, Managing
- [Relive the Nexxtcitement or Experience It for the First Time, Right Here, Right Now.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/08/relieve-the-nexxtcitement-or-experience-it-for-the-first-time-right-here-right-now.html) - Did you hear what went down at SHRM17? This year at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, there was juggling. There was music. There were fidget spinners. There was even a group of young street performers tapping it up in Nexxt gear. And, the world found out what's beyond Beyond. Relive the
- [What’s in a name? KoP hiring company Beyond rebrands as Nexxt](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/07/whats-in-a-name-kop-hiring-company-beyond-rebrands-as-nexxt.html) - At an industry summit in New Orleans this week, hiring company Beyond, based out of King of Prussia, Pa., announced some pretty major news: the 88-person company will henceforth be known as Nexxt. In a statement sent to reporters on Monday, the firm said it has “evolved to become a dynamic recruitment marketing solution, catering to the changing
- [Nexxt career network identifies hot sectors for job seekers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/07/nexxt-career-network-identifies-hot-sectors-for-job-seekers.html) - What used to be Beyond is now Nexxt. Just last week, the King of Prussia-based career network Beyond abandoned its brand name and launched a revamped online platform, all to suggest what’s Nexxt in the cause of connecting job recruiters with job seekers. Pressing the changes is a “tight” labor-market era, with companies struggling to
- [Google for Jobs: Job Board Slayer, or Lifeline?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/07/google-for-jobs-job-board-slayer-or-lifeline.html) - The eagerly awaited — or dreaded, depending on who you are — release of Google for Jobs is finally out there. For better or worse, Google is now in the job board business. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've likely heard a slew of opinions about what this means, from lifelong industry pundits
- [You're Doing It Wrong! The Key to Recruiting Hard-to-Reach Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/06/youre-doing-it-wrong-the-key-to-recruiting-hard-to-reach-candidates.html) - Traditional job advertising focuses on a relatively small audience of active job seekers, but what about all of those passive candidates, playing hard-to-get? Download the pdf. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most effective marketing tactics to reach the full spectrum of talent – from active to passive, and everything in between.
- [2017 SHRM Recap and What’s Nexxt?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/06/2017-shrm-recap-and-whats-nexxt.html) - In between talks of hurricanes (both the drink and the looming storm) the 2017 SHRM annual conference was roaring. With more than 15,400 attendees from around the world and 600 exhibitors it was incredibly easy to miss something. So here we are with the top ten must sees from the expo floor and beyond. 10.
- [Beyond Has Moved Beyond Job Boards](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/06/beyond-has-moved-beyond-job-boards.html) - Innovating quietly and forcefully for the past 20 years, Beyond has changed its brand to accurately reflect who we are today—a platform powering recruiters across the globe. Beyond is now Nexxt, a completely transformed platform that evolves with today’s recruiters and today’s job candidates to help recruiters go beyond job boards and see what’s Nexxt:
- [BREAKING NEWS: Beyond, The Career Network, Reinvents Itself as Nexxt](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/06/breaking-news-beyond-the-career-network-reinvents-itself-as-nexxt.html) - Industry veteran unveils new brand and next generation recruitment marketing solution designed to help employers hire top talent in a tight labor market On June 18 at the SHRM 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, industry veteran Beyond revealed its new brand, platform and vision for the future of talent acquisition. Newly monikered
- [Is the “Right” to Disconnect Coming to the U.S. & Will it Work?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/04/is-the-right-to-disconnect-coming-to-the-us-will-it-work.html) - In today’s hyper-connected business environment, detaching from work is borderline impossible. Thanks to the various devices within arm’s reach throughout the day, we have the ability to be plugged in constantly—for better or for worse. At the start of the year, France signed a law giving their workers “the right to disconnect” outside of 9
- [Are You Incorporating Technology Into Your Recruitment Process? You Could Be Scaring Job Seekers Away](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/03/are-you-incorporating-technology-into-your-recruitment-process-you-could-be-scaring-job-seekers-away.html) - Nexxt recently conducted a national survey of more than 6,000 job seekers, which revealed that job seekers are concerned that technology could take over the interview process. The majority of respondents (56%) said technology has already made the interview process too impersonal, with more than half reporting that commonly used video technologies like Skype interfere
- [Making the Most of Your Job Boards](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/02/making-the-most-of-your-job-boards.html) - [Excerpted from recruitingtrends] New tools and features may help mid-sized companies build a stronger talent pipeline. Job boards are the second-most popular means of recruiting behind employee referrals, and many companies still find the best talent through this channel. However, as the talent base accessed through these platforms widens, it's sometimes difficult for a recruiter
- [Technology Is Killing The Art Of Communication In The Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/02/technology-is-killing-the-art-of-communication-in-the-workplace.html) - When I was a kid, I wanted to be bilingual, I still wish I was but lucky for me there’s an app for that. Traveling to a foreign country doesn’t seem as intimidating anymore. In theory I could simply speak into an app and my words could be translated to the cab driver in Spain
- [The Best of 2016](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/01/the-best-of-2016.html) - If you look at the top news stories of the year, 2016 was kind of a downer. Fortunately, we’re here to reflect back on the top recruitment posts. Way less depressing, trust me. From reaching candidates via text message to hiring high achievers, here’s a rundown of the posts you were loving in 2016. Hello,
- [Want Happy Employees? Throw an Awesome Office Holiday Party](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/12/want-happy-employees-throw-an-awesome-office-holiday-party.html) - The holiday season is officially here and that means it’s time for companies to host their annual holiday party. Many companies take this time as an opportunity to celebrate another successful year in the books and thank their employees for their hard work, but holiday parties can have another added bonus—they’re great for cultivating company
- [3 Key Findings Small Businesses Need to Know About Today’s Employees](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/12/3-key-findings-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-todays-employees.html) - At one point in time, success for the US worker was synonymous with climbing the corporate ladder and paying one’s dues. The common career path included a lifelong commitment with one organization, with sights set on a series of promotions over several decades. Today’s workers, Millennials now the majority, have different ideals about success and
- [Your Secret Weapon for Starting a Conversation with In-Demand Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/11/your-secret-weapon-for-starting-a-conversation-with-in-demand-candidates.html) - More than 70% of people use mobile devices to search for jobs. And while smartphone use can be a touchy issue with some potential downsides, there’s no denying the value that this wave of technology has brought into our lives for connecting us with friends, family and the workplace. So, what does this mean for
- [Modern Workers Redefine Success and What You Need To Know To Hire Them](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/11/modern-workers-redefine-success-and-what-you-need-to-know-to-hire-them.html) - According to a recent survey of more than 11,000 active and passive job seekers, the definition of success has changed. No longer are we tied to one company that will take care of us in our retirement or guarantees us a salary increase for being loyal. Today, modern workers rely on themselves to provide for
- [How Job Seekers Feel About The Upcoming Presidential Election & What You Need to Know As An Employer](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/we-at-beyond-recently-surveyed-more-than-5000-job-seekers-both-active-and-passive-to-understand-how-they-feel-about-the-up.html) - We at Nexxt recently surveyed more than 5,000 job seekers (both active and passive) to understand how they feel about the upcoming presidential election, how it is influencing their job search and how they interact with their coworkers. So as an employer, here's what you need to know. Check out the full infographic here. Nexxt
- [You Won't Believe The One Thing Everyone Agrees On This Election](https://employmentmetrix.com/2016/10/you-wont-believe-one-thing-everyone-agrees-on-this-election.html) - Nexxt announced results from a national survey of more than 5,000 job seekers, which revealed that a majority (72%) of job seekers said talking about politics at work is inappropriate, and almost half (46%) said they’ve felt uncomfortable at work due to political chatter. While job seekers want to remain professional about politics in the
- [The Lasting Effects of Ghosting Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/the-lasting-effects-of-ghosting-candidates.html) - 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 high on your priority list. Between posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and keeping up with daily
- [Recruitment Roundup – 2.9.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/recruitment-roundup-2918.html) - 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 and what they think of their benefits. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next
- [What Does the Super Bowl Cost You?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/what-does-the-super-bowl-cost-you.html) - Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. A time of great excitement, unwavering team loyalty, and carbs galore. Neilson’s preliminary ratings are here, clocking in this year’s number of viewers at 111.3 million. But, what about the day after? Are employees as tuned in to work as they were to the game? It’s estimated around 14 to 16.5
- [Recruitment Roundup – 2.2.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/recruitment-roundup-2218.html) - This is the first installment of Nexxt’s new weekly roundup of articles from the web. We’re fulfilling our New Year’s Resolution to bring you interesting and exciting news in the recruitment space. This week’s roundup tackles topics like job “dating” apps, professional podcasts, and the importance of scheduling correctly. Oh, and of course we threw
- [Have No Fear, Gen Z Is Here!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/01/have-no-fear-gen-z-is-here.html) - 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 accommodate these tech-savvy, confident youths? Or should Gen Z conform to the current corporate culture?
- [Breaking the Recruitment Mold When It Comes to High Turnover Positions](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/01/breaking-the-recruitment-mold-when-it-comes-to-high-turnover-positions.html) - 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 a diverse pool of talent, often under tight time constraints. High turnover and a competitive
- [3 Tips to Gain and Retain Happier Customer Service Reps](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/01/3-tips-to-gain-and-retain-happier-customer-service-reps.html) - 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 times, ensuring the customer leaves every encounter with a positive view of the company, no
- [We Want Your Feedback!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/01/we-want-your-feedback.html) - Hearing from HR and recruitment professionals like you is the best way to help you meet your hiring goals. With that in mind, we invite you to complete a short survey about your current recruitment processes and what you believe will be different in 2018. And as an added bonus, to thank you for completing
- [High Volume Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Hard](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/01/high-volume-hiring-doesnt-have-to-be-hard.html) - 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 create a sticky situation when trying to build an exceptional team. Luckily, we’ve gathered practical
- [Skip The Turkey! I "Have" to Work!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/11/skip-the-turkey-i-have-to-work.html) - Thanksgiving. . . it’s a time of, well, giving thanks. A time to break bread together, and forget our differences and focus on what we are thankful for. Unfortunately, according to a recent Nexxt survey (we partnered on with Chad & Cheese), many people would avoid the family get together if they could. Our advice?
- [Recruiter Challenge: Luring Quality Candidates to More Affordable Cities](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/11/recruiter-challenge-luring-quality-candidates-to-more-affordable-cities.html) - Recruiters, beware! In a recent survey conducted by Nexxt, 63% of job seekers said that they would rather earn less but live in a smaller, more affordable city. But don’t think that you’re getting off so easy, salary is still the first thing they consider when accepting a new job. So how do you convince
- [Simple Solutions for Better Healthcare Hires](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/11/simple-solutions-for-better-healthcare-hires.html) - Picture this: you get into work at 6 am and are on your feet until your shift ends at 6 pm. You are exhausted from the day, both mentally and physically, and can’t wait to just sit down. At the end of this long yet typical day, would fixing your resume be your top priority?
- [The Future of Text Recruiting and A Special Offer](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/11/the-future-of-text-recruiting-and-a-special-offer.html) - Did we miss you at the recent webinar? The Future of Text Recruiting: Lessons from Liberty Mutual, Randstad Sourceright, and Whole Foods. If you missed it, that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the info and insights that were shared—or the special offer available to attendees. The webinar covered why text messaging
- [Nexxt CEO's first step: Shying away from being an introvert](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/10/nexxt-ceos-first-step-shying-away-from-being-an-introvert.html) - Nexxt's Founder & CEO, Rich Milgram was recently profiled in the Philadelphia Inquirer to talk about Nexxt, how his personality has shaped his career, and career advice he'd share with soon to be college graduates. ...read the full story at Philly.com. Image Source: CHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer Philadelphia Inquirer Nexxt is a recruitment media
- [Text Recruitment Is Here! Free Webinar: The Future of Recruitment](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/10/did-you-know-that-only-14-of-job-seekers-are-actively-looking-for-a-new-job-thats-right-all-of-those-passive-and-selective.html) - Did you know that only 14% of job seekers are actively looking for a new job? That's right all of those passive and selective candidates that recruiters and hiring managers see as unicorns or purple squirrels make up 86% of candidates. But how do you reach them? The answer is right in your hand. Your
- [Nexxtciting News: Nexxt Wins ReSI Award for Most Innovative Enterprise Solution](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/10/nexxtciting-news-nexxt-wins-resi-award-for-most-innovative-enterprise-solution.html) - Nexxt is thrilled to have won the Recruiting Service Innovation Award (ReSIs) for Most Innovative Enterprise Solution for Campaign Builder at the TAtech Conference and Expo in Denver. Thank you to everyone who voted for us! The ReSIs are part of the TATech Conference and Expo and these awards celebrate the Innovators and Innovations in
- [Philadelphia’s Job Market Has a Reputation Problem](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/09/philadelphias-job-market-has-a-reputation-problem.html) - We at Nexxt are located in the Philadelphia region, and if you're not from here, you've probably heard that Philadelphians are pretty passionate people. So, we wanted to see how our city is viewed by locals, especially after Philadelphia was ranked the 25th worst city in the U.S. to find a job in 2016. Nexxt
- [The Major Flaw In Your Recruitment Strategy](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/08/the-major-flaw-in-your-recruitment-strategy.html) - Job board use skyrockets on Monday morning. Think about it – people are fresh off the weekend, sitting in cubicles at their lackluster jobs with a long week ahead of them. But once they’ve had some coffee and crank out some work, they slip back into a busy pattern and forget about that new opportunity
- [Welcome to The Future of The Recruitment Industry](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/08/welcome-to-the-future-of-the-recruitment-industry.html) - Nexxt's Vice President of Recruitment Media Sales, Joe Stubblebine recently contributed an article to HR Professionals Magazine to explain why an industry veteran like Beyond evolved to become a recruitment media company connecting employers with the best candidates. Since Beyond, the Career Network, was founded, the recruitment and hiring space has gone through some serious
- [Why Your Recruiting Strategy Is Failing](https://employmentmetrix.com/2017/08/why-your-recruiting-strategy-is-failing.html) - Joe Weinlick, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Nexxt recently wrote a column for The Philadelphia Business Journal to talk about the state of recruitment, why job candidates feel neglected by employers, Google's impact on the industry, and what employers need to be doing differently. You can read the full article at The Philadelphia Business
- [Recruitment Roundup – Emotions in the Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/recruitment-roundup-emotions-in-the-workplace.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we focus on human bias and emotion in the workplace. Though this combination is often associated with negative events, there are some instances where bias and emotion are beneficial to have around. We found articles that demonstrate both. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take
- [Four Surprisingly Simple Ways to Show You Appreciate Your Employees](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/four-surprisingly-simple-ways-to-show-you-appreciate-your-employees.html) - In a tight labor market, a lot of emphasis is put on attracting the perfect candidate. What benefits can you offer that set you apart? Will your sign-on bonus be enough? Once you do persuade good talent to join the team, the fun part begins – keeping them engaged. Blogs like TINYpulse and HR Bartender
- [Recruitment Roundup – HR Refresh](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/recruitment-roundup-hr-refresh.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we hit the refresh button on HR and recruitment. From new rulings in court, to new structures in the workplace, now is a good time to take a step back and reevaluate current policies and procedures. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week
- [The True Cost of Offering Unusual Perks](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/the-true-cost-of-offering-unusual-perks.html) - In today’s tight labor market, offering industry standard salary + benefits is not enough to land you top talent. Companies big and small are turning to unusual perks in order to secure the candidates they want. Adding a slew of perks may sound like a pricey nightmare, but what is the actual cost of adding
- [Recruitment Roundup – Engagement Season](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/recruitment-roundup-engagement-season.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week is all about being engaged – with employees and candidates that is. From a daily check-in to an occasional text, employee engagement can take on many forms. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone. P.S. – Don’t forget
- [Recruitment Roundup – Change is in the Air](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/recruitment-roundup-change-is-in-the-air.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! The weather’s getting warmer, trees are blooming – it’s safe to say change is in the air. This week, we’re all about change in the workplace, ranging from retraining employees to managing your Glassdoor reviews. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy
- [Industry Vet and His Iguanas Join Nexxt](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/industry-vet-and-his-iguanas-join-nexxt.html) - When we hire at Nexxt, we go big — like 6-foot iguana big! With that said, we're excited to announce the addition of our new COO, Andy Katz, and his 6-foot iguanas Iggy and Princess, to the Nexxt team. Andy has an extensive background in the Human Resources industry, coming to us with over 20
- [Recruitment Roundup – The Ways of the Future](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/recruitment-roundup-the-ways-of-the-future.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re giving you a look at the future of HR. Well, okay, maybe not exactly a look at the future – rather, tips on how to be more successful in the times to come. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm!
- [Nexxt Named a Top Workplace of 2018](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/nexxt-named-a-top-workplace-of-2018.html) - Nexxtciting news this week – Nexxt was named one of the Top Workplaces of 2018 by The Philadelphia Inquirer. What does this mean? Earning a spot on the Top Workplaces list means receiving high scores on 24 factors across seven areas. Company employees rate these factors, which include: alignment with company values; effectiveness of company;
- [Recruitment Roundup – 3.16.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/recruitment-roundup-31618.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’ve compiled an HR Survival Guide. Articles include tips to surviving the startup hiring process, those awful candidate recommendations from the CEO, and more. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone. Sometimes You Just Need to ‘Burn’ a
- [“It’s Over” – When Face-to-Face Communication Reigns Supreme](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/its-over-when-face-to-face-communication-reigns-supreme.html) - face Technology in regards to workplace communication has been a hot topic ever since business practices started evolving. What used to once require an international trip can now be done via Skype. Hiring practices that used to include newspaper ads have now shifted towards online job boards and even text messages. While things seem to
- [Recruitment Roundup – 3.9.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/recruitment-roundup-3918.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week is a mixed bag of topics, because it’s always good to switch things up. From candidate recommendations gone wrong to recruiters describing themselves inaccurately, this week is full of fun reads. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone.
- [Unlimited PTO – Catastrophic or Beneficial?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/unlimited-pto-catastrophic-or-beneficial.html) - The modern workplace is experiencing a number of new trends that are taking over. From open offices, to casual dress codes and fully stocked kitchens, these once desired office "trends" are now becoming the norm. One trend that hasn't quite caught on yet is the concept of unlimited PTO. Unlimited PTO, why would anyone offer
- [Recruitment Roundup – 3.2.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/03/recruitment-roundup-3218.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! It turns out, LinkedIn was a hot topic this week. Well, okay, we included some articles written last week. We think it’s worth it though, and helps to complete the bigger LinkedIn picture. There’s also an ironic article about robots and a cool piece on texting. Hopefully
- [What Is the Gig Economy?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/what-is-the-gig-economy.html) - 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. And, an army of independent contractors were going to change the world. Join us March
- [Recruitment Roundup – 2.23.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/recruitment-roundup-22318.html) - 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 to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone. 5 Reasons Why We Switched to
- [4 Steps to Knowing Your Audience (And Posting Better Job Ads!)](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/4-steps-to-knowing-your-audience-and-posting-better-job-ads.html) - 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 email campaigns are new methods being combined with traditional job postings in order to attract
- [Recruitment Roundup – 2.16.18](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/02/recruitment-roundup-21618.html) - 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! Happy reading, everyone. AI and Ethics – What is the Role of the HR Profession?
- [Recruitment Roundup – What Do Amazon, July 4th, and Speed-Dating Have in Common?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/recruitment-roundup-what-do-amazon-july-4th-and-speed-dating-have-in-common.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! What do Amazon, July 4th, and speed-dating have in common? They’re all in the Roundup this week! From managerial headaches to escape room interviews, we’re covering a wide variety of interesting topics this week. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading,
- [Nexxt Welcomes Classically Trained Ballroom Dancer/Welder/Director of Growth and Strategic Alliances](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/nexxt-welcomes-classically-trained-ballroom-dancerwelderdirector-of-growth-and-strategic-alliances.html) - (No really, she’s all these things.) Nexxt is excited to welcome Steph McCabe as Director of Growth and Strategic Alliances. Steph specializes in strategic channel development, product management, and digital strategies and we are thrilled to have such a creative, well-versed, team player on our team! Steph brings several years of knowledge and experience (including
- [Recruitment Roundup – What’s the Deal with These Employees?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/recruitment-roundup-whats-the-deal-with-these-employees.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we’re taking a look at what employees are up to in this tight labor market. From planning to quit their jobs to judging a book (your company) by its cover, it seems like the employees have all the power. Or do they? Hopefully these articles
- [SHRM 2018: Recap](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/shrm-2018-recap.html) - Another year, another SHRM Annual Conference – this time in Chicago. We had a ton of fun in the Windy City and wanted to thank everyone who stopped by the Nexxt booth! Here are a just a few highlights from this year’s event. T-shirts We continued with our spotter program and gave out 1,800 t-shirts
- [Recruitment Roundup – Technology Takeover](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/recruitment-roundup-technology-takeover.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! Technology has taken over our lives, and that’s not changing any time soon. This week, we look at how the use of technology is not only changing the recruitment space, but the overall workplace as well. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm!
- [Activate Passive Candidates Through Retargeting](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/activate-passive-candidates-through-retargeting.html) - Start recruiting the way top advertisers do. In a never-ending battle to reach and acquire top talent, HR pros and recruiters are being forced to think outside the box to fill openings. Though a lot of people look at jobs, only the most active job seekers are applying every day. Retargeting is a way to
- [Recruitment Roundup – Show Me the Money](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/recruitment-roundup-show-me-the-money.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re looking at the ups and downs of the workforce. More specifically, how companies are increasing benefits and wages in order to retain workers in an even tighter labor market. Will these efforts pay off with the unemployment rate dipping even lower? Time will tell.
- [Employers, Want Some Advice? Take a Page from the Gig Economy Handbook](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/employers-want-some-advice-take-a-page-from-the-gig-economy-handbook.html) - Lured by an entrepreneurial spirit, an exciting earning potential, and increased flexibility, professionals of all shapes and sizes have left traditional desk jobs for stints with companies like Uber, Postmates or Task Rabbit. And this trend isn’t slowing down. According to a 2017 report by Intuit and Emergent Research, the number of workers in the
- [Recruitment Roundup – Everything but the Kitchen Sink](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/recruitment-roundup-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week, we’ve got a little bit of everything. From payroll surveys to performance management innovations, we’ve gathered an assortment of articles that are bound to get you thinking. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone. These Five Companies Are
- [Stop the Revolving Door: How to Hire (and Keep) Employees in this High Turnover Field](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/stop-the-revolving-door-how-to-hire-and-keep-employees-in-this-high-turnover-field.html) - Question: What’s one of the most in-demand jobs with one of the highest turnover rates? No, it’s not middle school teachers who have to make sure kids don’t eat Tide Pods. Nor is it postal workers who work in canine laden neighborhoods. So, what job is it? The answer is registered nurses. Healthcare is one
- [Recruitment Roundup – Be the Change](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/recruitment-roundup-be-the-change.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! The weather is changing (finally) and so is the recruitment space! From new ways to close to the skills gap to new ideas about how to run the workforce, we’re looking at all things change this week. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by
- [Who’s Taking Care of Grandma? – Healthcare Hiring Crisis Solved](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/whos-taking-care-of-grandma-healthcare-hiring-crisis-solved.html) - Of the many “unsexy” jobs out there, home health aide is at the top of the list. But, make no mistake, they’re incredibly important roles. It takes a special and selfless person to help a stranger with the basics like bathing, eating and dressing. Elder care workers, including home health aides, are among the most
- [Recruitment Roundup – Retail Therapy](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/recruitment-roundup-retail-therapy.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re all about retail. It’s a changing landscape that will continue to present new recruitment challenges as it evolves. So, we gathered articles with potential problems and solutions for hiring in the modern-day retail industry. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by
- [Nexxt Welcomes Back Industry Vet!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/nexxt-welcomes-back-industry-vet.html) - Nexxt welcomes back Chris Billetz as Director of Agency Relationships. Chris was one of the first members of the team when the company started back in 1998 and we couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s come home! He is well known in the recruitment space with several years of experience building relationships with recruitment advertising
- [Recruitment Roundup – Ethics & The Law](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/recruitment-roundup-ethics-the-law.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re diving into ethics and the law. We see just how bad it gets for companies when they cross over from unethical into illegal territory. We also take a look at how acting ethically when it comes to policies can not only improve reputation, but
- [Mind Your (Bedside) Manners: Hiring for Soft Skills in Healthcare](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/mind-your-bedside-manners-hiring-for-soft-skills-in-healthcare.html) - How would you tell someone their father’s died? Or that they have cancer? As a recruiter, those questions probably don’t cross your mind. But for some of the healthcare practitioners you help hire, it’s a challenge they’re faced with on a regular basis. As technology improves (but before robots take our jobs), healthcare practitioners
- [Recruitment Roundup – Misconceptions](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/recruitment-roundup-misconceptions.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we look at a few workplace misconceptions. From trade workers to KPIs and even the habits of senior leaders, we look at how perception can sometimes be misleading. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading, everyone. High-Paying Trade Jobs
- [The (New) Equation to Healthcare Hiring](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/05/the-new-equation-to-healthcare-hiring.html) - Dear Healthcare HR pros, You have nearly 4 million jobs to fill by 2026. God speed. That’s a daunting task that requires sifting through resumes, screening calls, in-person interviews, paperwork, and precious, precious time spent by recruiters. A nightmare for HR pros in the medical industry. While it will be a key driver in our
- [Recruitment Roundup – NJ Pay Laws, Early Retirement, and more!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/recruitment-roundup-nj-pay-laws-early-retirement-and-more.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week the focus is on pay and benefits – the two main motivators in the working world. We rounded up articles that talk about these in extreme circumstances, like workers retiring in their thirties or companies upping their paid leave for parents. Hopefully these articles inspire
- [Raising Minimum Wage: What’s the Big Deal?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/10/raising-minimum-wage-whats-the-big-deal.html) - In just two weeks, the pay bump that Amazon promised its 250,000 employees and 100,000 seasonal workers will go into effect in the U.S. and U.K. Earlier this month, Amazon announced that it will be raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour, regardless of employees’ full-time, part-time or seasonal status – just in time
- [Four Difficult Candidates and How to Handle Them](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/10/four-difficult-candidates-and-how-to-handle-them.html) - As a recruiter, you’re guaranteed to work with every type of person, for better or worse. While most applicants let their winning personalities shine through, others come off as self-righteous, timid or even rude. As a recruiter, it can be difficult to navigate this mine field of temperaments, so below, we share four common interview
- [Is a 4-Day Workweek the Key to Landing Top Talent?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/10/is-the-4-day-workweek-the-key-to-landing-top-talent.html) - With low unemployment rates holding steady, companies are thinking outside the box and offering bold benefits to differentiate themselves and attract top talent. From higher salaries to flexibility to telecommuting, it’s clear employers are upping their game. Some companies have even gone as far as testing out a shortened workweek. Is it possible that this
- [The Recruitment Kingdom: A Royal Guide to Omni-channel Marketing in the Retail Industry](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/09/the-recruitment-kingdom-a-royal-guide-to-omni-channel-marketing-in-the-retail-industry.html) - We’ve shared what retail workers love and hate about their jobs. We’ve even uncovered what they think about the future of the industry. But what about their preferences as job seekers? How do retail workers want to be approached by recruiters about open positions they’re a match for? Nexxt surveyed 1,500 retail workers to determine
- [4 Truths of Retail Warehouse Work](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/09/4-truths-of-retail-warehouse-work.html) - Cheerful salespeople, busy shoppers and shelves filled to the brim with products. That’s what you can expect in a brick-and-mortar retail storefront. But what about what we don’t see behind the scenes in a retail warehouse or distribution center? How do workers feel about their jobs there? What do they think about the future? Nexxt
- [The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – The State of the Retail Industry in 2018](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/09/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-the-state-of-the-retail-industry-in-2018.html) - There’s been a lot said about where retail is going (guilty as charged), but less about where it is now. What do workers really think about the retail industry in 2018? How much money do they make? What do they love and hate about their jobs? Do they see a clear career path for themselves?
- [Nexxtciting New Partnership with the NEC](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/09/nexxtciting-new-partnership-with-the-nec.html) - As fall (and the fall sports season) quickly closes in, Nexxt is excited to announce our new partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC). This partnership will allow Nexxt to connect more job seekers with their next career or job opportunity. “The NEC is thrilled to announce this new partnership with Nexxt,” said NEC Commissioner Noreen
- [The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 2018 Seasonal Hiring Trends](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-2018-seasonal-hiring-trends.html) - It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the warehouses hiring, And everyone buying, you’ll be of good cheer. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Temperatures are still soaring into the 90s in most parts of the country, but in the retail industry, it’s already the holiday season. In fact, many retailers
- [Recruitment Roundup – Things of the Past](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/recruitment-roundup-things-of-the-past.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup. With recruiters and employers competing for top talent, new trends have come to the forefront. From parental leave for pets to new outlooks on tattoos, things are progressing in the work world. Old trends and discriminations are officially a thing of the past. Hopefully these articles inspire
- [In the Trenches: Seasonal Hiring with a Retail Store Manager](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/in-the-trenches-seasonal-hiring-with-a-retail-store-manager.html) - This week we sat down with Michele B., a store manager at a popular body care and home fragrances retailer at a mall outside Philadelphia, PA. In addition to ensuring the success of the store and managing staff, Michele is also responsible for all talent acquisition, including seasonal hiring, which kicks off the first week
- [4 Tips to Building a Workplace that Attracts Top Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/4-tips-to-building-a-workplace-that-attracts-top-talent.html) - We spend half of our lives at the workplace, between tasks, teamwork, shared lunches, and brainstorming sessions, to meet expectations. That's why our work environment influences so much. Our performance, mood, and drive to work towards better results all depend on it. But, if we compare the labor market now to ones of the past,
- [Death of a Retail Salesperson? Separating Fact from Fiction](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/death-of-a-retail-salesperson-separating-fact-from-fiction.html) - Geoffrey the Giraffe’s gut-wrenching farewell photo in an empty Toys “R” Us store is the latest retail closure pulling at our heartstrings. With a variety of high profile stores calling it quits over the last few years, it’s no surprise that Nexxt’s recent survey of 1,100 retail workers shows that nearly 3 in 4 believe
- [Recruitment Roundup –Image Matters](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/recruitment-roundup-image-matters.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup. Growing up, we’re told image doesn’t matter, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Well, when it comes to representing a company, image does matter. In fact, it’s one of the most important things. This week we take a look at how companies are dealing with image
- [Recruitment Roundup – Unbelievable Trends](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/recruitment-roundup-unbelievable-trends.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup. This week, we take a look at unbelievable trends in the recruitment space. From landing a job while homeless to using a cartoon version of yourself to engage with candidates, this week’s reads might have you doing a double-take. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next
- [In or Out? The Pros and Cons of an In-House Customer Support Team](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/08/in-or-out-the-pros-and-cons-of-an-in-house-customer-support-team.html) - There’s no beating around the bush. “Out-source” is a dirty word that induces fear in the hearts and minds of customer service pros. In fact, more CSRs are concerned about out-sourcing impacting call center and customer support jobs than a robot automating their work. But is there reason for this fear? According to a recent
- [Recruitment Roundup – No One Candidate Should Have All That Power](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/recruitment-roundup-no-one-candidate-should-have-all-that-power.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup. Right now, it’s a job seeker’s market - and they certainly know it. From job hopping, to ghosting, to being lured into relocation by $10,000, it’s clear that the candidates are currently in control. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next week by storm! Happy reading,
- [Why 40% Of Our Company Quit In 4 Weeks - And What I Did About It](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/why-40-of-our-company-quit-in-4-weeks-and-what-i-did-about-it.html) - February 2018 – we were a steadily growing 10-person startup. We just moved into our fourth office space in 18 months and were adding one new person to our team every two months to keep up with demand. No one had ever quit – until now. I was asked if I had a minute to
- [Catch Me While You Can: A Guide to Nabbing High-Quality Customer Service Reps](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/catch-me-while-you-can-a-guide-to-nabbing-high-quality-customer-service-reps.html) - Despite hectic holiday sales and irate shoppers, many customer service professionals love what they do. In fact, in a recent Nexxt survey of 2,500 customer service workers, 3 in 4 reported that whether in a retail or call center setting, the industry is rewarding to work in. Additionally, many respondents said they’re in it for
- [Recruitment Roundup – The Staffing Edition](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/recruitment-roundup-the-staffing-edition.html) - Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup. This week we take a look at everything staffing: from people who network in an Uber, to higher minimum wages, and understaffed nursing homes. These pieces offer insight into what employees are thinking and what motivates them to stay. Hopefully these articles inspire you to take next
- [Have No Fear, the Robot Revolution is NOT Here](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/07/have-no-fear-the-robot-revolution-is-not-here.html) - We’ve seen it in I, Robot, Ex Machina and RoboCop; the formidable takeover of the human race by machines, or more specifically, artificial intelligence (AI). But is the threat of the robo-revolution real or is it just our 21st century anxiety getting the better of us? Well, it depends what industry you’re in, but when
- [Tight Labor Market Got You Down? We Can Help.](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/tight-labor-market-got-you-down-we-can-help.html) - According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, national unemployment is the lowest it’s been in half a century, with the jobless rate dropping to just 3.7 percent. That’s fantastic news for job seekers looking to make their next big career move, but for companies of all sizes, it’s another story entirely. Today’s tight labor
- [3 ½ Steps for Successful Candidate Communications](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/3-½-steps-for-successful-candidate-communications.html) - Imagine this: You spot a job posting online for a position you’re so excited about that you tell everyone. Even your mom. You rush home after work to submit your polished resume with a perfectly crafted cover letter and then… you wait a few days, anxiously anticipating some sort of communication. But then days turn
- [Gain, Retain, and Engage Top Talent by Offering Professional Development](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/05/gain-retain-and-engage-top-talent-by-offering-professional-development.html) - With a tight labor market, employers are searching for new and creative ways to not only attract talent, but also keep the talent they already have. While benefits like insurance, retirement funds, time off, and flexible schedules are all top of mind when it comes to reassessing benefits, one that employers often overlook is professional development. Is this a benefit worth considering or just another buzzword floating around out there on a few job postings?
- [These 5 Interview Questions Will Help You Find the Perfect Employee](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/05/these-5-interview-questions-will-help-you-find-the-perfect-employee.html) - Interviewing a new potential employee can be a tedious process, especially once you get to determining if they're the right fit for the position and the company. Making sure you ask great questions that give you insight into how the candidate can fill the role and whether they have the skills you need will save
- [Why Giving Your Employees Flexibility Improves Morale and Productivity](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/05/why-giving-your-employees-flexibility-improves-morale.html) - In a job market like today’s, where skilled workers are in high demand and employers are having a hard time filling positions, offering workplace flexibility is something to consider in order to attract top talent. The idea that flexibility invokes laziness is an old school one and has since been proven untrue. Employees are far more likely to rate their job positively and use their hours productively when they have some control over their schedule. Here are some easy ways you can give your employees the flexibility they want.
- [Nexxt Brings the Power of AMP to Job Alert Emails to Greatly Improve the Job Search Experience](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/03/nexxt-brings-the-power-of-amp-to-job-alert-emails-to-greatly-improve-the-job-search-experience.html) - We at Nexxt are very excited to announce that we are working toward improving the job search experience through an integration with Google. The integration of AMP, into Nexxt’s SmartMatch Alert emails will bring job seekers the most up-to-date, dynamic job content directly in their Gmail accounts. AMP for Email represents a fundamental shift in
- [4 Ways to Attract High Performing Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/03/4-ways-to-attract-high-performing-talent.html) - If you had to put a price tag on your top sales executive, how much would they be worth? What about the web developer you struck gold with? Or, your all-star digital marketer? As the Harvard Business Review notes, a high performer is estimated to have a 400% higher productivity level than the average performer.
- [Gen Z Rising: How This New Generation Will Transform the Workplace](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/03/gen-z-rising-how-this-new-generation-will-transform-the-workplace.html) - Generation Z is the first generation that can barely remember a time before smartphones and the internet. They hold many qualities in common with millennials, but have been greatly influenced by coming of age during the Great Recession. Understanding how these factors make them unique is the first step to understanding how they will change the workplace.
- [A Tale of One City – What Employers Can Learn from NYC and Amazon’s Squandered Deal](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/02/a-tale-of-one-city-what-employers-can-learn-from-nyc-and-amazons-squandered-deal.html) - By now, almost everyone has heard that Amazon has backed out of moving one of its two new headquarters to Long Island City, NY. The reason? NYC and Amazon just couldn’t agree on things, and negotiations came to a standstill. And, while there’s much debate over who was right and who was wrong, there are
- [5 Ways to Discourage Your Staff from Calling in Sick After the Super Bowl](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/02/5-ways-to-discourage-your-staff-from-calling-in-sick-after-the-super-bowl.html) - Monday mornings are hard enough, but factor in a night of indulging, watching football (and commercials) and you have a recipe for disaster. With Super Bowl Sunday on the horizon, employers around the country should be bracing themselves for a bombardment of calls from employees calling in sick Monday morning because according to a survey
- [78% of People Plan to Look for a New Job in 2019 – Which is Why You Need to Focus on Improving Employee Engagement](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/01/78-of-people-plan-to-look-for-a-new-job-in-2019-which-is-why-you-need-to-focus-on-improving-employee.html) - The new year is starting out with some headlines that undoubtedly have employers on edge. Half of DC-area Workers Would Jump Ship for Amazon, Why More Employers May Be Checking in With Talent Every Day, or even Employee Experience Rarely Exceed Expectations, Study Says. All of these headlines point to one thing: in order to
- [New Year, New Corporate Wellness Programs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/01/new-year-new-corporate-wellness-programs.html) - In years past, workplace wellness programs meant discounted gym memberships and awkward office-wide weight loss competitions. And while we love a good discount, across the board, corporate wellness is diversifying and modernizing for the better. From a focus on meditation and mindfulness to personalized, data-driven wellness plans, what we’re seeing from employers across the country
- [Nexxt Welcomes an Industry Pro as the Newest VP of Sales](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/12/nexxt-welcomes-an-industry-pro-as-the-newest-vp-of-sales.html) - Nexxt is excited to welcome our newest member, Wade W. Pierson, as the Vice President of Sales. Wade has worked in the human resource and staffing space for over two decades, and plans to use this experience to lead Nexxt’s sales team to success through exceptional customer experience. “Wade’s passion, business acumen and dedication to
- [Battle of the Interview Formats: Recorded, Phone or Face-to-Face](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/12/battle-of-the-interview-formats-recorded-phone-or-face-to-face.html) - Job seekers are at a premium right now – in fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment is at its lowest in 50 years. In a tight labor market, reaching qualified candidates faster than the competition is incredibly important for companies with roles to fill. Speeding Up the Process Often, conflicting candidate
- [Nexxt is Proud to Combine Forces with Bridging The Gap to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Careers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/nexxt-is-proud-to-combine-forces-with-bridging-the-gap-to-help-veterans-transition-to-civilian-careers.html) - Nexxt is excited to announce our latest partnership with Bridging The Gap, which will support military members in finding career opportunities in the civilian job market. “We recognize the growing demand for veteran services and are committed to serving this community,” said Bill Fanning, Vice President of Diversity Services at Nexxt and US Army Veteran.
- [Radical Transparency: How Much is Too Much?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/radical-transparency-how-much-is-too-much.html) - If you type “company culture” into any search engine, you’ll quickly see the term “radical transparency” rise to the top. First coined in the early 1990s by stock market guru and hedge fund founder Ray Dalio, it’s become a hot topic over the last few years as more and more companies adopt the concept. Radical
- [A Nexxt Giveaway!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/a-nexxt-giveaway.html) - A few weeks ago, we announced our partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC). Nexxtciting things were promised – and we’re delivering on that promise. In our commitment to bring you quality candidates, Nexxt has teamed up with the NEC to launch the NEC Career Makeover. One lucky job seeker will receive: A resume rewrite A
- [Another Nexxtciting Halloween](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/another-nexxtciting-halloween.html) - Office culture matters now more than ever – especially with companies like Google and Facebook offering cool work spaces and in-office perks. Well, here at Nexxt, we take culture seriously … and Halloween even more so. Enjoy the pictures below of our 2018 Halloween festivities! Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most
- [Top 3 Outdated Recruitment Habits to Break Immediately](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/10/top-3-outdated-recruitment-habits-to-break-immediately.html) - The recruitment landscape isn’t the same as when we were first starting out in the workforce, some 20, 10 or even five years ago. And while we have some handy new tools at our disposal to reach cream of the crop applicants, some seriously outdated means of recruitment haven’t died with the other trends we
- [Coronavirus Will Test How Well Companies Will Function with The Increase of Telecommuters](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/03/coronavirus-will-test-how-well-companies-will-function-with-the-increase-of-telecommuters.html) - With the mass hysteria about the outbreak of the COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus, a lot of major companies are asking their employees to work from home in an effort to try and lessen the spread of the virus. Microsoft recently asked its employees in Silicon Valley and Seattle to work from home, as did Facebook
- [Is Not Hiring Smokers Discrimination?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/03/is-not-hiring-smokers-discrimination.html) - To hire a smoker or not to hire a smoker? That is the question! But is it discrimination not to? The answer is surprisingly yes and no, and primarily depends on where you happen to live. It’s a debate that has been recently reignited as U-Haul—the company best known for renting you a truck to
- [How to Craft a Message That Job Seekers Respond To](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/02/how-to-craft-a-message-that-job-seekers-respond-to.html) - With the ever-increasing demand for top tier talent, job seekers’ inboxes are bombarded with messages from recruiters every day. As a recruiter, how do you craft a compelling message that potential candidates respond to? What will result in a reply instead of a banishment to the spam folder? Follow these tips to improve your chances
- [Employer Branding vs. Recruitment Marketing](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/02/employer-branding-vs-recruitment-marketing.html) - In today’s world, most everyone is stepping into their careers with a college degree and the best experiences in internships, special projects, and volunteer work. So, it can be difficult for companies to attract and eventually hire the hardest working and most talented candidates. These days, rather than everyone else scrambling for one job at
- [Can You Tell Me How to Get More Innovation Revenue?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/01/can-you-tell-me-how-to-get-more-innovation-revenue.html) - Why Diversity in The Workforce Fuels Growth At a young age, we all embraced an unlikely iconic duo of a bird and a snuffleupagus without questioning their collaboration. Elmo’s age and species are up for debate, but his contribution to our emotional development as human beings would be hard to dispute. We idolized an entire
- [How to Develop a Talent Pipeline](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/01/how-to-develop-a-talent-pipeline.html) - Replacing employees is expensive. The 2017 retention report says that it costs about $15,000 to replace an employee making $45,000. To save on high costs, energy and resources, your team needs a talent pipeline. A talent pipeline is a group of professionals who are ready to fill future positions that your company will need. It
- [How to Tell Who’s a Good Fit and Who Is Just a Good Interviewer](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/01/how-to-tell-whos-a-good-fit-and-whos-is-just-a-good-interviewer.html) - When hiring a new employee, there’s always the risk that they aren’t as good of a fit as you thought. Someone confident and charming who seems great on paper might not actually have applicable skills they need for the position. Someone’s ability to successfully complete an interview may not reflect their ability to do their
- [Are Mental Health Days a Benefit You Should Be Offering?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/12/are-mental-health-days-a-benefit-you-should-be-offering.html) - Mental health affects 1 in 5 United States adults and is a leading cause of disability in the workplace. That’s 46.6 million people. The World Health Organization estimates that mental health related disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion in productivity every year. Mental health presenteeism, which is workers who attend work but are mentally
- [4 Easy Ways to Determine If a Candidate Will Be the Right Fit](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/12/4-easy-ways-to-determine-if-a-candidate-will-be-the-right-fit.html) - Hiring the right candidate for a position is an incredibly important decision for any company. Candidates are potential employees, employees mean productivity, and productivity means money and success for the company. Therefore, time and diligence should be invested in the hiring process. One great tip to plan out your interviews is to first determine exactly
- [Sales & Business Development Executive Joins Nexxt to Grow Strategic Alliances](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/11/sales-business-development-executive-joins-nexxt-to-grow-strategic-alliances.html) - We are excited to announce that Nikos Livadas has joined Nexxt as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. With more than 20 years of experience as a leader empowering cross-functional teams, developing strategic plans, and implementing successful global sales initiatives, Nikos will head Nexxt’s strategic alliances team to work hand-in-hand with partners towards the shared goal
- [Why Generalists Will Be Better for Your Organization in The Future](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/11/why-generalists-will-be-better-for-your-organization-in-the-future.html) - There has recently been hard debate surrounding generalists vs. specialists and who’s a better fit for your workplace. The well-rounded truth is: both. Our society has generally placed “the master” on a pedestal over “the jack of all trades”. We are taught from the time we are young children, if we want to have a
- [Recruitment Agency Executive Joins Nexxt to Grow Global Agency Relationships](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/10/recruitment-agency-executive-joins-nexxt-to-grow-global-agency-relationships.html) - Leading recruitment media company brings on Heather Ranney as Vice President of Agency Channels Nexxt, a recruitment media company, recently announced that Heather Ranney has joined the company as Vice President of Agency Channels. With a proven track record for forming partnerships and alliances and a strong background of more than 20 years in the
- [Stop Hiring for Fit If You Want to Have a Diverse Team](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/10/stop-hiring-for-fit-if-you-want-to-have-a-diverse-team.html) - Yes, it’s important to hire workers who fit in well with your team from a cultural standpoint. However, it is possible to overdo it in a sense. Trying to only hire “clones” of your current workforce isn’t the best idea, even if it has been working out for you so far, because you run the
- [Bringing Your Baby to Work: A New Work Perk](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/10/bringing-your-baby-to-work-a-new-work-perk.html) - The pressure of having a career and a family has become a difficult balancing act for most families. In fact, in 2018, 63 percent of family households with children had two working parents. For that reason, perks for new parents have become an important discussion for most companies. If companies are not able to support
- [The Hidden Costs of Hiring](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/09/the-hidden-costs-of-hiring.html) - Hiring skilled employees results in the company making more money, right? Perhaps in the long run, but throughout the hiring process you’ll need to be prepared for some hidden costs that can really add up. Let’s go over some recruitment costs that you’ll want to consider before beginning your hiring process. Time and money are
- [How to Recruit Recent College Grads](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/09/how-to-recruit-recent-college-grads.html) - Today’s job market is extremely competitive. Many companies are competing with one another to snag top talent. One of the greatest pools of untapped talent lies in recent college graduates. Each summer, graduates embark into the world, eager to make a professional impact. Their skills, drive, and unique perspectives can create immense value for an
- [Nexxt Announces Enhanced Text2Hire Conversation Product](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/08/nexxt-announces-enhanced-text2hire-conversation-product.html) - We at Nexxt are excited to announce a software upgrade to our Text2Hire Conversation product! According to a survey, only 14% of the workforce is actively looking for a job, but 73% are open to receiving new job opportunities via text message. Nexxt’s Text2Hire Conversation allows clients to start dialogs with targeted groups of candidates
- [How AI Will Impact Who You Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/07/how-ai-will-impact-who-you-hire.html) - Nowadays, the workplace is changing. Jobs are changing, some even becoming “obsolete.” A large part of this flux is due to artificial intelligence being the new normal, increasing productivity and altering traditional job roles. More than ever, hiring managers have to look at what positions can be entirely filled with robots, and which can be
- [5 Things Interviewers Do That Candidates Can’t Stand](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/07/5-things-interviewers-do-that-candidates-cant-stand.html) - Finding the best possible candidates for a role in your company is incredibly important, and of course, interviews are crucial for this. And while understanding who to hire lies heavily on the head of the person being interviewed, there are mistakes you could be making that are turning-off exceptional workers. Here are five things interviewers
- [Why Are Job Seekers Not Seeking Me?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2019/06/why-are-job-seekers-not-seeking-me.html) - A few tweaks to your job posting and you could be flooded with viable candidates.
- [Why You Should Invest in Talent Regardless of the Economic Climate](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/10/why-you-should-invest-in-talent-regardless-of-the-economic-climate.html) - Companies that recognize the significant role talent acquisition plays in their organization have a better chance of withstanding ongoing economic climate changes. Especially now, global economic fluctuations will continue to have notable impacts on HR strategies, especially when it comes to hiring. A conscious commitment to talent acquisition can give a company a competitive edge
- [Remote Work: Recruitment & Retention Tool?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/10/remote-work-recruitment-retention-tool.html) - This is guest blog post from Jason David. Many of us have seen the predictions: office culture as we know it is never coming back. The effects of COVID-19, and the accompanying diaspora that have left so many workers performing their functions remotely, have many of us wondering if the strictures of 9-to-5 physical office
- [An Easy Way to Make Better (and Faster) Healthcare Hires](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/09/an-easy-way-to-make-better-and-faster-healthcare-hires.html) - It would be an understatement to say that healthcare workers are busy. For instance, nurses typically work 12-hour shifts and if they're open to changing jobs, the last thing they want to do is update their resume and search for a new opportunity at the end of a long day. These demanding schedules that healthcare
- [The Benefits of Making the Non-Traditional Hire](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/09/the-benefits-of-making-the-non-traditional-hire.html) - Sorting through a large pool of candidates for one job opening can be exhaustive for hiring managers. It’s easy to just skim over resumes and latch onto familiar industry terms or verbiage that perfectly aligns with the role you’re hiring for. But when you sift through your list of candidates, try to look past what
- [How Job Search Behavior Continues to Change](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/08/how-job-search-behavior-continues-to-change.html) - At Nexxt we surveyed our job seeker audience in May 2020 to understand how they were initiating or continuing on their job search journey and we have recently polled our job seeker audience again to understand how the job search job continues to change. With the priorities of companies, employees, and job seekers changing so
- [What (Trendy) Benefits Look Like in A Post Covid-19 World](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/08/what-trendy-benefits-look-like-in-a-post-covid-19-world.html) - My first job out of college was at a startup. We had a carnival style popcorn maker in the kitchen, a fire pole connecting the 1st and 2nd floor, kegs on Fridays, yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday, and a softball team, and if you’re thinking, “Wow none of this can happen right now!”—you’re not
- [Nexxt Offers Solutions to Help Organizations Enrich Their Talent Databases with Fresh Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/07/nexxt-offers-solutions-to-help-organizations-enrich-their-talent-databases-with-fresh-candidates.html) - Nexxt recently launched its Resume Database Solutions to help companies and staffing firms enhance and enrich their talent databases with fresh candidates. Nexxt’s Resume Database Solutions are designed to help companies make connections with both active and passive job seekers. According to a recent survey, 3 out of 4 of job seekers said they’d like
- [How Digital Tools Can Actually Impact the Efficiency of Your Recruiting Workflow Right Now](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/07/how-digital-tools-can-actually-impact-the-efficiency-of-your-recruiting-workflow-right-now.html) - digi Nobody was quite prepared to scale down on the fly in March, and our HR and infrastructure teams did a great job quickly reacting when the world went home for a few months. While we are all waiting for us to get back to a {new} normal, we have an opportunity to be thoughtfully
- [How The Open Office Will Have To Change To Accommodate The "New Normal"](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/06/how-the-open-office-will-have-to-change-to-accommodate-the-new-normal.html) - op My office knows me as the open-air office evangelist. I saw our group go from a team-derived clique system to a cohesive family unit over the first month we acclimated to our open-air office, after years of being in cubes, separated by department. It was the eavesdropper in me, I couldn’t help myself but
- [Why You Should Take A PTO Day When You’re Working from Home](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/06/why-you-should-take-a-pto-day-when-youre-working-from-home.html) - While we are working from home week in and week out, the lines between personal and professional time blur together like the days of the week. In the last few weeks, I’ve found myself thinking “Oh great it’s Monday” only, surprise! it’s actually Thursday! (this has happened more than once). I find myself logging in
- [An Open Invitation: The Power of Talent Communities](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/06/an-open-invitation-the-power-of-talent-communities.html) - Everyone’s Invited! Talent communities are key for companies looking to build a talent pipeline to make hires now and in the future. Download the pdf. Learn more about how you can grow your existing talent community. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most effective marketing tactics to reach the full spectrum of
- [Nexxt Provides Solution to Help Companies Build Their Talent Pipelines](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/06/nexxt-provides-solution-to-help-companies-build-their-talent-pipelines.html) - Nexxt’s Talent Communities service helps companies build their talent pipelines. According to a recent survey, 53% of job seekers said talent communities are a great way to submit information to a company without committing to a specific opportunity and 77% of job seekers said they are interested in becoming members. Accordingly, Nexxt’s Talent Communities offering
- [Can Employers Trust Employees to Work Their Own Way?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/05/can-employers-trust-employees-to-work-their-own-way.html) - The modern-day workplace requires a lot of flexibility. Employees want more than a regular paycheck. They want to have autonomy, work-life balance, make meaningful contributions through their job and, most importantly, they want company trust. Running a high-trust company means leaders are respectful, reliable, flexible, communicative and authentic with their employees. They understand and highlight
- [Why Talent Sourcing is a Never-ending Job](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/05/why-talent-sourcing-is-a-never-ending-job.html) - If your company is such a great place to work, then why does talent sourcing continue to be an ongoing challenge? In a job market that was just flipped upside down—went from hard to source talent to not so much, but it could easily change again, and regardless of the job market, sourcing talent should
- [How to Run and Recruit for a Completely Remote Company](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/05/how-to-run-and-recruit-for-a-completely-remote-company.html) - With employees having to work from home these days, many companies are getting a taste of what it would be like to have a workforce that is completely remote. If you’re one of the many businesses that is considering such a transition, here are a few things to keep in mind! 1. Recruiting Recruiting for
- [Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Interviews](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/04/best-practices-for-conducting-virtual-interviews.html) - I remember—way back in the 1990’s—watching Star Trek: Next Generation and thinking “Yeah, right! As if there’d ever be a time in the future when people regularly talk via video screen!” Boy, was I was wrong! It is now more normal than ever—and growing in popularity with every passing day. With the overall impact of
- [The Keys to Creating a Good Work from Home Space](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/04/the-keys-to-a-good-work-from-home-space-during-an-unprecedented-time.html) - Before we launch into what makes a good work from home space, I want to thank all of those working essential jobs who are keeping everyone who is staying home safe and fed. And yes, I’m at home, not sure what day it is, but I’m here, day in, day out, so I’d figured I’d
- [Hot As Cell! Ready 4 Mobile Domination?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/04/hot-as-cell-ready-4-mobile-domination.html) - Texting is rising to the occasion when it comes to recruitment tools. As mobile continues to be embraced by most everyone how is the job search process changing? Check out the full infographic here. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most effective marketing tactics to reach the full spectrum of talent –
- [The Benefits of Boomerang Employees](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/04/the-benefits-of-boomerang-employees.html) - Once upon a time, employees and employers mated for life. Anything less would have been seen as disloyal - perhaps even traitorous. But with Millennials comprising such a large portion of the workforce, the shift from job to job has become far more commonplace. Additionally, the exit of Baby Boomer employees has the potential to
- [Recruit Gen Z by Homing in on their Biggest Pain Points](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/03/recruit-gen-z-by-homing-in-on-their-biggest-pain-points.html) - Now that Millennials are fully and firmly integrated into the American workforce, many businesses are setting their sights on the newest influx of workers: Gen Z. These Digital Natives were born into the world of WiFi which means their strengths (and weaknesses) will vary greatly from those of previous generations who were born into much
- [Four Tips to Upgrade Your Workplace Culture](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/07/four-tips-to-upgrade-your-workplace-culture.html) - We’ve heard the term a thousand times by now: “workplace culture”. However, when was the last time you stopped to truly evaluate yours? Whether you’re a startup CEO establishing it at your own business or a first day new-hire getting a feel for it at your company, it’s important to consider workplace culture and modify
- [The Wild and Crazy World of Signing Incentives](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/07/the-wild-and-crazy-world-of-signing-incentives.html) - The other day I was driving down the street and I saw a national pizza shop chain offering iPhones to new hires. I’ve seen signs in windows offering $500 to new hires. I was in a meeting with my boss talking about his niece who was considering signing a contract as a nurse for unlimited
- [Why Now Is A Good Time to Clean Up Your ATS](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/06/why-now-is-a-good-time-to-clean-up-your-ats.html) - This past year has been weird. Back in March of 2020, hiring slowed way down, and we lost a lot of colleagues because none of us knew what was next. How could anybody accurately predict how the economy would react in the short or long term in light of everything? A year and some months
- [Corporate Culture Begins with The Recruitment Process (And How You Treat Candidates Throughout It)](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/06/corporate-culture-begins-with-the-recruitment-process-and-how-you-treat-candidates-throughout-it.html) - Corporate culture is the lifeblood of a company, it’s who you are. Crafting a strong corporate culture can be the difference in a company’s survival. An employee will work harder and fight for a company if they believe that that company will fight for them and if they believe in the organization as a whole.
- [Recruitment Solutions to Reach More Passive Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/05/recruitment-solutions-to-reach-more-passive-candidates.html) - We’re coming out of an unprecedented (yes, it’s overused, but there’s a reason for that, it’s a perfect way to describe the last 15 months) time, and now we’re in the new normal. And that new normal includes more passive candidates than anyone anticipated. Many industries are struggling to fill positions and maybe it’s because
- [How Hiring Managers React to Candidates During and After Economic Downturns](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/05/how-hiring-managers-react-to-candidates-during-and-after-economic-downturns.html) - The current US economy has been up and down this past year and it’s unclear how much or when the economy will fully recover, but with the CDC changing guidelines on masks, we seem to be on our way. This affects all aspects of business in this country which includes recruiting. Every business has to
- [Are Job Seekers Ready to Get Back Out into the World?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/05/are-job-seekers-ready-to-get-back-out-into-the-world.html) - It's been more than a year since the world changed, but as we're beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, are job seekers and employers ready to get back out into the world? At Nexxt we’ve been checking in with job seekers to understand how their behavior over the course of
- [5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas to Reach Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/04/5-out-of-the-box-ideas-to-reach-candidates.html) - As a recruiter, you are always on the hunt for new ways to engage and attract candidates to work for your organization and attracting talent has always been challenging. Finding talent after the unexpected events of 2020? Well, that’s been extra daunting, hasn’t it? But you’re a seasoned professional! You know that this is a
- [Why Job Postings Need to be Updated to Accommodate to the New Normal](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/04/why-job-postings-need-to-be-updated-to-accommodate-to-the-new-normal.html) - Most jobs postings are miles long and include more information than the applicant needs to know at that moment, plus all the extras or fluff could be keeping great applicants from throwing their hats in the ring. So, how can you de-clutter your job posting and accommodate your talent pool? Here are some tips to
- [Hire More Failures to Have an Innovative Team](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/03/hire-more-failures-to-have-an-innovative-team.html) - Innovation and failure are often bedfellows. Many of the great intentions and inventors of our times left behind a trail of failures in the path to their victory. One of the reasons for this is that you can only fail if you try, and any person who tells you they have never failed is either
- [How Confident Are Job Seekers About Finding a Job in 2021?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/03/how-confident-are-job-seekers-about-finding-a-job-in-2021.html) - Despite an incredibly unpredictable 2020 where COVID-19 sent shock waves through the US economy, job seekers plan to search for jobs in 2021. While only 10% of job seekers said that finding a job in the new year would be easier than the year before, there’s plenty of positivity on the horizon. So, who is
- [Essential Questions to Ask When Recruiting Essential Workers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/02/essential-questions-to-ask-when-recruiting-essential-workers.html) - Just because 2020 is over doesn’t mean that the search for the essential worker is over. So long as people are waiting for their vaccine, and ordering groceries online, and driving through testing centers, we’re still going to need to focus on continuing our hiring of those that kept us going through 2020, the brave,
- [Good on Paper: Employer Brand & The Candidate Experience](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/02/good-on-paper-employer-brand-the-candidate-experience.html) - Recently, my blogging has been centered around a theme of New Year's resolutions. But what comes after the New Year? Valentine's Day. So, in the name of love, I pivot. I’m going to call back from not too far back in my past to my dating life (ah, remember dates?). I, like many of your
- [5 KPI's For Recruiting That Every Company Needs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/01/5-kpis-for-recruiting-that-every-company-needs.html) - We enter the New Year with new goals, new perspectives, new year, new me. One thing that doesn’t need to be revamped is your top Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You can apply new programs and you can revitalize a lot within your organization to attract new candidates in 2021, but ways in which you measure
- [Strong Executive with Deep Understanding of Sales Methodology and Revenue Creation Joins Nexxt’s Leadership Team](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/01/strong-executive-with-deep-understanding-of-sales-methodology-and-revenue-creation-joins-nexxts-lead.html) - Nexxt brings on Peter Witonsky as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
- [The Auld Lang Syne of 2020](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/01/the-auld-lange-syne-of-2020.html) - Even though it’s now January, it’s impossible to Men-In-Black zap ourselves into thinking that last year didn’t happen. Proof positive—I’m writing this in December of 2020, knowing that this will be published sometime in the future. “Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it”—that’s an old adage my mom loves telling me, and
- [Repurposing Consumer Marketing Tactics for Recruitment Marketing Tactics in A Post-2020 World](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/12/repurposing-consumer-marketing-tactics-for-recruitment-marketing-tactics-in-a-post-2020-world.html) - Prior to the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 – much of what we deemed “recruitment marketing” could reflect much of the same tactics we use to promote our brands. We wanted both consumers and job seekers alike to want to be a part of our brand – either through their pocketbooks or their desire to work
- [The Benefits of An Open-Hiring Strategy](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/12/the-benefits-of-an-open-hiring-strategy.html) - An open-hiring strategy is the process of hiring anyone regardless of their background and this strategy benefits people from all walks of life. It is also incredibly beneficial to employers who need to hire a lot of people who can be trained to get the job done. The Body Shop announced their plan for open-hiring
- [5 Ways to Get More Candidates to Apply to Your Job](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/11/5-ways-to-get-more-candidates-to-apply-to-your-job.html) - Worried about reaching the right audience with your recruiting message? Having a hard time finding the “right” candidates for your available jobs? Today’s complex recruiting market makes accessing the right talent for the right job at the right time a rather tough call. The good news is, you can get more candidates to apply to
- [Four Recruitment Metrics to Optimize the Recruiting Process](https://employmentmetrix.com/2020/11/four-recruitment-metrics-to-optimize-the-recruiting-process.html) - Let's all agree that recruiting the perfect candidate isn't always a walk in the park. The process of recruiting has its own complications that warrant examination and analysis but not all HR departments measure them or understand how they impact the efficiency of their company’s recruitment process. The following are four time-tested metrics for recruiters
- [Job Descriptions in The Digital Era Should Be Based on Skills Not Tasks](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/04/job-descriptions-in-the-digital-era-should-be-based-on-skills-not-tasks.html) - job Employers are scaling back or even eliminating the need for employees and potential employees to have college degrees. Their reasoning for this? Employers now prefer to hear and see a candidate's skills and competencies. A Harvard Business Review study found "degree inflation" made the job market inefficient, because degree inflation demanded college degrees to
- [Stop Asking Job Seekers Questions in The Interview You Don't Care to Know the Answers To](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/04/stop-asking-job-seekers-questions-in-the-interview-you-dont-care-to-know-the-answers-to.html) - Small talk is a core component of our everyday interactions, it’s a convenient ice-breaker we can use to start a deeper conversation. Even in formal occasions, such as job interviews, starting out with small talk is acceptable and common, but that should be the only moment of the interview you’re asking questions whose answers, you
- [What Job Seekers Want](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/03/what-job-seekers-want.html) - The desires of job seekers have shifted over the last few years. While some things never change (the importance of earning a salary for instance is still the most important thing to job seekers), at the moment, job seekers are holding the cards and have power over employers. Expect job seekers to be more confident
- [Nexxt is Celebrating 100 Million Members!](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/03/nexxt-is-celebrating-100-million-members.html) - We at Nexxt are proud to share that our network is now made up of 100 million members! These diverse candidates span more than 25 industries across the United States and are the key to helping employers, like you, source and hire the right people for your current and future hiring needs. Whether you need
- [Having Trouble Filling Positions, Look at Your Dress Code](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/02/having-trouble-filling-positions-look-at-your-dress-code.html) - With the shift in the workplace norm, remote work has become more prevalent. It is unlikely that your employees are wearing a three-piece suit or high heels during a Zoom call that only shows the torso up. Comfort is king! Especially when working from home. With an increase in vacant positions candidates are looking for
- [Four Red Flags Your Job Listings Are Sending](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/02/four-red-flags-your-job-listings-are-sending.html) - A job posting or job listing is essentially an advertisement that’s meant to sell candidates on the job. The ad needs to entice the job seeker to have them think, “Whoa, this job sounds great, I want to be doing that!” But sometimes because employers are so close to the position they need to fill
- [Is Kindness the Key to Retention?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/01/is-kindness-the-key-to-retention.html) - When we think of retention tools, we think of perks and benefits, we often talk about free lunches and foosball tables, but in a time when these things are now very common or not as feasible since many workers began working from home in 2020, how can a company hold onto its top talent? And
- [Why Are Candidates Rejecting Your Job Offers?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/01/why-are-candidates-rejecting-your-job-offers.html) - You’ve gone through the entire interview process and your ideal candidate has continually impressed you and made it to the offer round. You extend what you feel is a lucrative offer of employment, only to receive a polite “Thank you for the offer but I have to decline”. Why did that happen? You thought you
- [Why You Should Invest in Talent That Didn't Take the Traditional Path](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/12/why-you-should-invest-in-talent-that-didnt-take-the-traditional-path.html) - Long gone are the days a prestigious degree is required for a management role. Most job tasks can be learned through training and sometimes the best employees aren’t those who already have the desired experience, but those who are willing to adapt and pick up the skill set. With evolving technology, it is safe to
- [How to Make Your Workplace Attractive for Top Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/11/how-to-make-your-workplace-attractive-for-top-talent.html) - Regardless of the industry you are in, hiring top talents can help your business grow. Sure, you may have thought of competitive salaries and perks to attract them. But there are other ways to attract potential employees to work for your company. Define Your Company's Mission Nowadays, people are more conscientious when making their decisions
- [Why You Should Hire Based on Your Business Strategy, Not Job Titles](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/11/why-you-should-hire-based-on-your-business-strategy-not-job-titles.html) - There’s no one way to hire great talent and using the same strategies for all the positions you need to fill will result in a lackluster team. If you’re looking to build a team with members with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets, look beyond the job title.
- [Do You Have Hourly Jobs You Need to Fill?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/10/do-you-have-hourly-jobs-you-need-to-fill.html) - Let’s agree that hiring hourly workers has always been a challenge, but it’s even harder at the moment. These are the people who showed up and kept the world running while the majority of us stayed home in 2020 and beyond. As a result, these workers are no longer accepting the status quo, because let’s
- [National Study Helps Confirm Why It’s So Challenging to Hire Hourly Workers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/10/national-study-helps-confirm-why-its-so-challenging-to-hire-hourly-workers.html) - Survey reveals how hourly workers feel about searching for jobs at the moment, the types of jobs they’re seeking, and what they are most enticed by when it comes to job offers. Nexxt, a talent solutions technology company, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,200 job seekers which revealed what
- [The Benefits of Adding Salary to The Job Description as A Way to Stand Out](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/10/the-benefits-of-adding-salary-to-the-job-description-as-a-way-to-stand-out.html) - Think about the last job you applied to. What caught your eye in the description that enticed you to apply? Great job descriptions include the following: the job title (of course), a summary of the role, along with the responsibilities and duties so that your applicant can gauge their potential day to day. But with
- [HANYS Is Proud to Reinforce its Commitment to Helping Members Solve Complex Issues by Partnering with Nexxt to Help Manage Staffing Challenges](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/09/hanys-is-proud-to-reinforce-its-commitment-to-helping-members-solve-complex-issues-by-partnering-wit.html) - New partnership formed to help recruit and staff healthcare roles now and, in the future The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is pleased to announce that Nexxt, a talent solutions technology company, is the newest member of HANYS Marketplace™. Nexxt will help members source and hire the right people at scale for all
- [Are Personality Tests Viable in the Modern Workplace?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/09/are-personality-tests-viable-in-the-modern-workplace.html) - Your individual personality is a combination of your unique characteristics, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Over time, as a result of a series of influences including your environment, your experiences, and genetics, your personality develops. To better understand the complexity of someone’s personality, there is the option to take a personality test. Personality tests are an
- [The Who, What, Where, And When of Successful Email Campaigns](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/09/the-who-what-where-and-when-of-successful-email-campaigns.html) - The phrase “You’ve got mail” was three and a half words that triggered a revolution. What started out as messages from Grandma and Grandpa and chain letters from friends has evolved, and now every company, charity, philanthropy, and social media is vying for the attention of inbox eyeballs on a daily basis. And as recruiters/agencies—the
- [Why Recruiting Gen-Z is a Whole Different Animal from Their Predecessors](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/08/why-recruiting-gen-z-is-a-whole-different-animal-from-their-predecessors.html) - Gen-Z is the generation born between 1996 and 2012. Currently the oldest members of this generation are 25-ish, which is the age when most people are entry level employees and are at the beginning of their careers. However, Gen-Z won’t be as eager to join your company compared to the previous generation—Millennials. There are some
- [How to Best Adjust to The Hybrid Work Schedule](https://employmentmetrix.com/2021/08/how-to-best-adjust-to-the-hybrid-work-schedule.html) - It feels like only yesterday I was making recommendations about how to make yourself comfortable and effective as we all shifted to work from home 100%. I bet you’ve changed and tweaked and reconsidered your work from home space a bunch since then, I know that I have. I used to make a rule about
- [Texting For Recruitment](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/05/texting-for-recruitment.html) - Our friends at Recruitics, put together a great piece about why texting can positively impact your recruitment strategy. We understand that many people have questions when it comes to texting for recruitment and this blog post covers it all! You can check it out this incredibly thoughtful and well-crafted post here: The Benefits of Texting
- [Employee Well-being Should Be a Core Business Strategy](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/05/employee-well-being-should-be-a-core-business-strategy.html) - Companies must consider this key business strategy because it can promote higher retention and increased employee morale. The strategy that businesses should offer is workplace well-being. Companies may feel the need to resume business as usual but this could be a mistake. With the unemployment rate at 3.6% and two job openings out there for
- [Gray Collar Workers Could Be the Key to Your Hiring Challenges](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/06/gray-collar-workers-could-be-the-key-to-your-hiring-challenges.html) - Now and in the years to come, gray is the color that will help companies cope with filling open positions left vacant recently. Meet the gray collar workers. Gray collar workers are the workforce subset lying at the intersection of technology and service roles, whose jobs combine both manual and technical skills. These so-called “middle-skilled”
- [Looking for Employees That Love Your Brand? Hire Your Customers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/06/looking-for-employees-that-love-your-brand-hire-your-customers.html) - Many companies are now facing the challenge of having to fill open positions quickly while ensuring that the quality of the new hires is high enough and they’re a good fit for the organization. With such a tight labor market, companies must resort to unusual sources for candidates—including their own customers. This solution has become
- [National Survey Validates Texting as a Key Hiring Solution](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/07/national-survey-validates-texting-as-a-key-hiring-solution.html) - Nexxt, a talent solutions technology company, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 3,100 job seekers which revealed how important cell phones are as part of their daily lives and how text messaging plays a key role in the job search process. There are 300 million cell phones in use in
- [Welcome to the Phone Zone](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/07/welcome-to-the-phone-zone.html) - As mobile devices continue to play a significant role in our everyday lives, texting, as part of the job search process, has grown dramatically over the years. Download the pdf. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s most effective marketing tactics to reach the full spectrum of talent – from active to passive,
- [3 Easy Tweaks to Make Your Job Postings Shine](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/08/3-easy-tweaks-to-make-your-job-postings-shine.html) - Having issues getting your job postings to stand out? We understand that—at the end of March 2022, there were 11.5 million job openings and 6 million unemployed people. Your jobs, for many, are making a first impression on candidates and you want that first impression to be a great one. Here are three EASY tricks to make your job posing shine.
- [How to Invest in Your Organization's Future](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/08/how-to-invest-in-your-organizations-future.html) - Let’s face it, an ad hoc solution to hire talent will not meet your long-term recruitment goals. But, the heavy lift that happens every time you need to hire will no longer exist with a talent community. You can check out this full article on Recruiter.com that we put together on the benefits of creating
- [Best Practices for Texting with Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/09/best-practices-for-texting-with-candidates.html) - To catch a great candidate’s attention, it may take more than an online job posting these days. Texting is a powerful way to connect with candidates in a personal and engaging manner. Did you know Nexxt’s Text2Hire campaigns have a 97% open rate? To maximize the value of your text campaign, it’s important to use
- [Why Texting Is Key When It Comes to Hiring The RIGHT People](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/09/why-texting-is-key-when-it-comes-to-hiring-the-right-people.html) - We are reading stories all over the place that companies are having a hard time hiring. We recently read that at Qantas Airlines in Australia, they’re asking executives to volunteer three days each week to perform the duties of baggage handlers, because they can’t find enough people. If your company is struggling to find talent,
- [Best Practices for Emailing Candidates](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/10/best-practices-for-emailing-candidates.html) - If you’re looking for a cost effective way to boost your recruitment strategy, email marketing is a great solution! Recruitment emails allow you to reach the exact candidates you’re looking for with a streamlined, branded hiring message. Here are some best practices to keep in mind while utilizing email campaigns: Decide which email method is
- [How to Improve a Candidate's Experience Using Your ATS](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/10/how-to-improve-a-candidates-experience-using-your-ats.html) - Candidate experience is a series of interactions that a job seeker has throughout the recruitment process. They include any communication a candidate receives from your brand, the software systems you use throughout your recruitment process, and any interactions a candidate has with employees. Today we’re talking about how your applicant tracking system (one of those
- [The New Talent Market (We're Facing)](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/11/the-new-talent-market-were-facing.html) - If you’re an employer waiting for the workplace to go back to normal aka 2019, it is never going to happen. The credit goes to COVID-19 and it accelerated (but did not create) the following workplace trends; the desire for flexibility, doing meaningful work, and the pace of technology. All these things have enabled hybrid
- [Hiring For Personality Over Skills](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/11/hiring-for-personality-over-skills.html) - We always had a hiring philosophy at Nexxt, look for fit, then for skills. We were looking for people who would thrive in our fast paced, sometimes silly, high energy work environment. We wanted (and still want) people who wanted to learn and grow in their roles, own their areas of expertise, and be true
- [How Digital Marketing Strategies Can Improve Your Recruitment Process](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/12/how-digital-marketing-strategies-can-improve-your-recruitment-process.html) - In a competitive labor market, it’s important to think strategically about each and every dollar in your recruitment budget. We all know the age-old mantra “work smarter not harder”, so how do you get your recruitment dollars to work the smartest for you? Here are four ways your recruitment process can be improved with digital
- [Why Great Recruiting Happens When You Have Fewer Positions to Fill](https://employmentmetrix.com/2022/12/why-great-recruiting-happens-when-you-have-fewer-positions-to-fill.html) - As hiring practices shift with the changing economic climate, it’s important to stay positive and adaptive. While you might have fewer open positions to recruit for, this is an opportunity to dig deep and do insightful, meaningful work to find candidates that are the best fit for your company or your client. With more time
- [When Hiring Innovative Employees, These Are the Traits You Should be Looking For](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/01/when-hiring-innovative-employees-these-are-the-traits-you-should-be-looking-for.html) - Every company may slightly define innovation in different terms, depending on if it’s a tech company, a marketing company, a retail business, etc. Tech companies might look for someone who is more inventive, marketing companies might look for a candidate who is more creative, and a retail business may look for someone who finds ways
- [The Evergreen Talent Pool aka The Talent Community](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/01/the-evergreen-talent-pool-aka-the-talent-community.html) - As you may be aware, talent communities are channels through which recruiters like yourself can cultivate a growing pool of candidates who have a specific skill set, educational experience, professional experience, or interest in your company. These are candidates who may not be hired immediately once submitting their resumes to you but are in your
- [5 Questions to Make Your Recruitment Process More Efficient](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/02/5-questions-to-make-your-recruitment-process-more-efficient.html) - When it comes to hiring, it may seem easier to rely on the pre-existing recruitment process. However, as your business grows and evolves, the questions you ask within the hiring team need to change and adapt, too. Here are some questions to ask the hiring team to make the process more efficient: Does the role
- [How Confident Are Job Seekers About Finding a Job in 2023?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/02/how-confident-are-job-seekers-about-finding-a-job-in-2023.html) - A Nexxt survey asked job seekers how they feel about conducting a job search this year with so much uncertainty based on the economic landscape. We also learned who is searching for jobs at the moment and what they’re interested in when it comes to job security, benefits, health and safety, and salary. Download the
- [It Is Still a Job Seeker’s Market](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/03/it-is-still-a-job-seekers-market.html) - Ever since COVID-19 impacted the world, the employment market has been changing. First it was favoring employers, then it was favoring the job seekers, and as we entered 2023, it’s been a bit muddy. Will we see another shift in the job market? For those interested in what the future entails with the job market,
- [8 Tips to Write Great Job Ads That Reach the Right People ](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/03/8-tips-to-write-great-job-ads-that-reach-the-right-people.html) - It’s time for you and your hiring team to produce a job ad. You may be brainstorming ways to craft a clever one that reaches individuals with talent and skills applicable to your job posting. These tips can help attract great candidates: Understand the target audience. Know what interests and drives your target audience, so
- [Will More Companies Hire Contractors or Full-time Employees in 2023?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/03/will-more-companies-hire-contractors-or-full-time-employees-in-2023.html) - 2023 has been and will continue to be an interesting year for the employment world. A big question for recruiters is: Will more companies hire contractors or full-time employees this year? It may seem like the corporate world is leaning more heavily on contractors to reduce costs, like we saw back in 2008, but some
- [Nexxt brings on Dwaine Maltais as Chief Strategy Officer](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/04/nexxt-brings-on-dwaine-maltais-as-chief-strategy-officer.html) - Nexxt, a talent solutions technology company, recently announced that Dwaine Maltais has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer. With a career spanning more than 25 years in the HR technology space, in different capacities, Maltais will bring his drive and expertise to Nexxt to expand the organization’s reach to continue to help job seekers
- [Is Hiring to Fill a Specific Role an Outdated Tactic?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/05/is-hiring-to-fill-a-specific-role-an-outdated-tactic.html) - Previously, many job positions would open to fill specific roles with a detailed summary of what the requirements and qualifications for that role would be. However, as times are changing and how the workforce operates is increasingly diversifying due to economic shifts, the old ways of filling roles may be outdated. Instead of focusing on
- [When Emailing Candidates, These Subject Lines Work the Best](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/05/when-emailing-candidates-these-subject-lines-work-the-best.html) - Email is a very powerful tool in the recruitment marketing world. Lots of creative time and energy typically gets devoted to the email’s internal content. This may include beautifully branded imagery, a compelling list of benefits that come with the job, and a noticeable “Apply Now” button to drive candidates to the job’s landing page.
- [What Is Skills-First Hiring?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/06/what-is-skills-first-hiring.html) - COVID-19’s destabilization of the labor market is still evident three years later. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, workforce participation has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, leaving employers floundering in their searches for qualified workers. Many additional factors -- such as an aging workforce, stalling population growth, slowing immigration rates, technological shifts, and
- [Retention Is High At The Moment](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/08/retention-is-high-at-the-moment.html) - Employee retention reached lows in 2022. Dubbed the “great resignation,” nearly 50 million Americans quit their jobs last year, according to the federal JOLTS report, with about 4 million resigning every month. This was the highest documented rate of employee resignation since the government began tracking retention over 20 years ago. A year later, a
- [Hello to the Big Stay](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/09/hello-to-the-big-stay.html) - Last year was rough on employers. The Great Resignation swept the nation. 50 million people left their jobs in 2022, the most since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking two decades ago. Turnover rates soared and left businesses scrambling to fill open positions. But then 2023 came, and the tides turned. Now, the job
- [What New Grads Really Want from Their First Jobs](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/09/what-new-grads-really-want-from-their-first-jobs.html) - Gen Z is entering the workforce in droves, and with them comes fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and modern priorities. To effectively engage with and hire members of this up-and-coming talent pool, it’s important to know what matters most to them when choosing a job. Here are five elements new graduates value from their first jobs:
- [Strategic Sourcing: Finding and Engaging Passive Candidates for Success](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/10/strategic-sourcing-finding-and-engaging-passive-candidates-for-success.html) - 49% of job seekers are passive, which means, if you’re not investing in passive candidates, you’re leaving a large pool of talent untapped. Passive candidates are ideal for highly skilled and critical positions, when locating qualified active candidates is difficult or a hiring mistake could be detrimental. With passive candidates, you have less pressure
- [Holiday Retail Hiring: Be Prepared to Hire Fast](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/10/holiday-retail-hiring-be-prepared-to-hire-fast.html) - As the 2023 holiday season approaches, the retail industry will be facing an usual circumstance when it comes to hiring. As a result of COVID-19 and shifting consumer behavior and preferences, retail businesses are expecting to hire fewer employees this holiday season. But why? For the holiday seasons since COVID-19 impacting the world, retailers hired
- [Proactive Strategies for Building a Strong Talent Pool](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/11/proactive-strategies-for-building-a-strong-talent-pool.html) - Building a talent pool is a critical first step to fulfilling your organization’s hiring needs. A strong talent pool reduces time-to-hire and cost-of-hire, increases the quality-of-hire, and saves you from scrambling for talent when the need to hire arises. But a talent pool is only as strong as the candidates that comprise it. By implementing
- [Better Hires Are the Result of a Cautious Job Market](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/11/better-hires-are-the-result-of-a-cautious-job-market.html) - The job market is currently on a cool down with a shortage of open job positions and decreasing rates of employee resignations. Employees aren’t leaving their jobs as quickly as they were last year as job seekers are concerned about job security and are staying put in their current jobs. With today’s job market becoming
- [The Growing Demand in Healthcare: The Roles That Will Be Most Important](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/12/the-growing-demand-in-healthcare-the-roles-that-will-be-most-important.html) - The healthcare field is growing and showing no signs of slowing down. Are you up to date on the roles that will increase? And do you have a plan on how will you keep up with the demand? We at Nexxt understand that the hunt for talent is going to intensify in the healthcare industry
- [Is A Traditional Degree Still the Golden Ticket?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2023/12/is-a-traditional-degree-still-the-golden-ticket.html) - For the longest time, obtaining a traditional college degree meant many doors would open for you in the professional world. Due to college degrees having high value for decades, it’s now commonly seen as a must-have when pursuing a professional career. But now, many employers are questioning if a traditional degree is fully necessary in
- [Job Listings Need to Tell a Story](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/01/job-listings-need-to-tell-a-story.html) - If your most recent job listing was a door-to-door salesman, would it arrive smiling, sweet talk its way through the front door, and shake hands on the customer’s living room couch? Or would it stand woodenly on the porch, stuttering over a colorless script while tugging on its too-tight necktie? Would it be invited in
- [Audit Your Candidate Experience to Increase Your Retention Rate](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/01/audit-your-candidate-experience-to-increase-your-retention-rate.html) - Is your company struggling with candidates abandoning the hiring process? An audit of that process is likely necessary, as you might be missing out on great talent. Even if your retention rate is strong, scrutinizing the hiring process from the candidate's perspective can help identify opportunities for improvement. The frequency of such audits will vary
- [The Extreme Recruitment Practice That’s Making Jobs More Accessible](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/02/the-extreme-recruitment-practice-thats-making-jobs-more-accessible.html) - When you think about recruitment, what comes to mind? Candidates probably are thinking about the time spent researching the organization, writing the ideal cover letter that will help them stand out, and making sure their resume is up to date and will make the right impression. Then comes the job interview or in many cases,
- [5 Trends That Will Impact the World of Work in 2024](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/02/5-trends-that-will-impact-the-world-of-work-in-2024.html) - In 2023, the world of work continued to be disrupted. Whether it was from AI, labor strikes, return to office (RTO) mandates, geopolitical unrest, changes in DEI initiatives—all these elements, and more, continue to disrupt the world of work in 2024. Organizations willing to navigate these trends will give themselves a competitive edge when it
- [How to Retain Hourly Workers](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/03/how-to-retain-hourly-workers.html) - In today's competitive labor market, retaining hourly workers is crucial for business stability and growth. Constantly hiring and training new employees incurs significant costs, disrupts productivity, and can negatively impact team morale. Implementing effective retention strategies is key to maintaining a skilled, engaged workforce. Here are seven ways to help increase retention of hourly workers:
- [Modern Corporate Cultures Will Win Talent](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/03/modern-corporate-cultures-will-win-talent.html) - As important as it is for recruiters to select the best candidate for a job, it is equally important for employees to find a company that is perfect for them. Corporate culture plays a massive role in talent acquisition and talent management. One of the largest factors corporate culture plays in the recruiting process is
- [Women To Watch in Talent Acquisition 2024](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/04/women-to-watch-in-talent-acquisition-2024.html) - Nexxt’s Vice President of Sales & Client Success, Michelle Rawlins, was recently featured as a Woman to Watch in Talent Acquisition by RecruitmentMarketing.com. Michelle was featured along side eight other impressive women in the TA space. [Excerpted from RecruitmentMarketing.com] In a world where workplace gender gaps persist, it is heartening to see women not just
- [Nexxt.com Unveils Cutting-Edge Candidate Search and Recruitment Automation Solutions ](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/05/nexxt-com-unveils-cutting-edge-candidate-search-and-recruitment-automation-solutions.html) - Nexxt.com, a leading HR technology company for reaching candidates at scale, introduces its latest innovation, the Nexxt Talent Sourcing Platform, designed to revolutionize talent acquisition and streamline the sourcing process. With a focus on advanced technology, a vast candidate network, and user-centric design, Nexxt’s goal is to help companies of all sizes source better, all
- [Nexxt’s 2024 Job Seeker Study Shares What Job Seekers Value Most & How They Plan to Search for Jobs in the Future](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/05/nexxts-2024-job-seeker-study-shares-what-job-seekers-value-most-how-they-plan-to-search-for-jobs-in-the-future.html) - Read the full report here: What Employers Can Expect from Job Seekers in 2024 Overview: Over the last few years job seekers have gained and lost the upper hand when it comes to the world of work. With the shift of the job market, candidates searching for jobs over the last five years have experienced
- [Who Are New Collar Workers?](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/06/who-are-new-collar-workers.html) - You’ve heard of white-collar workers and blue-collar workers, so what are new-collar workers? (No, this is not a Dr. Seuss rhyme). New-collar workers are a diverse and often overlooked talent pool in the labor market, consisting of workers who do not hold a college degree. Seeing as only 38% of the American population over the
- [Nexxt Launches Advanced AI Tools to Evolve Candidate Search](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/06/nexxt-launches-advanced-ai-tools-to-evolve-candidate-search.html) - Nexxt.com, a leading HR technology company for reaching candidates at scale, is thrilled to announce significant updates to its Candidate Search functionality, bringing advanced AI-powered search capabilities and new features designed to enhance user experience and provide deeper industry insights. Integrated AI-Powered Search with Audience Match Capabilities Nexxt is proud to introduce its latest AI-powered
- [The Swing from ‘YOLO’ to Job Security](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/07/the-swing-from-yolo-to-job-security.html) - In 2022, due to COVID-19, the employment landscape took a rattling shift where people were voluntarily leaving their jobs for many reasons, this was known as the Great Resignation. The pandemic changed a lot for job seekers. People left their jobs because they wanted something better. Some started working from home. Some just stopped working
- [Top Things Job Seekers Value Most in a New Job Opportunity](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/08/top-things-job-seekers-value-most-in-a-new-job-opportunity.html) - Each year at Nexxt, we survey a sampling of our job seekers to understand what’s important to them, how they search for jobs, and how priorities may have changed from the previous year. It’s always fascinating to see how job seeker preferences change over time! In our most recent survey, participants had an opportunity to
- [Nexxt Introduces Organic Traffic Options to Help Companies Source Talent for Free](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/09/nexxt-introduces-organic-traffic-options-to-help-companies-source-talent-for-free.html) - Nexxt adds new offerings to help companies reach candidates regardless of budget Nexxt.com, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, is thrilled to announce two new organic offerings. The first offering, Nexxt Organic, will enable companies to attract quality candidate traffic to their jobs for free, either directly through Nexxt
- [Navigating the Job Market Amid Political Uncertainty: What Employers Need to Know](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/10/navigating-the-job-market-amid-political-uncertainty-what-employers-need-to-know.html) - As the presidential election approaches, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, bringing unique opportunities for businesses to strategize and thrive in a shifting landscape. While political uncertainty can present challenges, it also offers a chance for employers and recruiters to stay ahead by embracing proactive and adaptable approaches. By doing so, businesses can transform potential
- [Creating a More Strategic Talent Acquisition Plan](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/10/creating-a-more-strategic-talent-acquisition-plan.html) - Just as our economy and labor market evolve, so does the recruitment marketing landscape, continually introducing fresh and innovative approaches to source and hire great candidates. To maintain competitiveness and effectiveness, it's important to periodically assess your talent acquisition strategies. This is also a great opportunity to optimize the utilization of your marketing budget. Here
- [How to Ensure You Make Great Hires for the 2024 Holiday Season](https://employmentmetrix.com/2024/10/how-to-ensure-you-make-great-hires-for-the-2024-holiday-season.html) - The holiday season is a critical time for the retail and logistics industries. Last year, despite economic challenges like inflation and high interest rates, the holiday season exceeded expectations, with consumers spending a record $964.4 billion. The five-day Thanksgiving shopping spree saw over 200 million people participating in Black Friday and Cyber Monday, surpassing the
- [National Survey Uncovers Key Trends Shaping the Hiring Landscape in 2025](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/07/national-survey-uncovers-key-trends-shaping-the-hiring-landscape-in-2025.html) - Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,100 job seekers which revealed shifting job seeker priorities, workplace expectations, and application behaviors that employers need to know to attract top talent. The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook
- [Job Ads That Actually Result in Applies](https://employmentmetrix.com/2025/02/job-ads-that-actually-result-in-applies.html) - Writing a job description requires a balance of precision and creativity. You need to outline key responsibilities while also making the role appealing to potential candidates. Here’s how to craft an engaging and effective job description: Shift Your Perspective Instead of viewing the task of writing a job description as a mundane task, see it
- [Four Ways Recruiters Can Cure the Job Search Blues](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/11/four-ways-recruiters-can-cure-the-job-search-blues.html) - To many job seekers, the job hunt can be just as much fun as a root canal without novocaine. According to a recent survey conducted by Nexxt of over 1,400 job seekers, nearly half (48%) are frustrated with the job search process, leaving them discouraged and less likely to continue applying for open positions. Of
- [Hiring the (Artificial) Intelligent Way](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/06/hiring-the-artificial-intelligent-way.html) - Type “artificial intelligence is” into your Google search bar and check out what auto-populates. No, really… stop reading this blog post and try it. We’ll wait... Did you do it? Okay, good. Then you read the following: Artificial intelligence is...dangerous Artificial intelligence is...good Artificial intelligence is...bad Artificial intelligence is...impossible Artificial intelligence is...the future Dangerous, good,
- [Nexxt Teams Up with TextRecruit for Industry-Leading Text Recruitment Platform](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/nexxt-teams-up-with-textrecruit-for-industry-leading-text-recruitment-platform.html) - It’s been an exciting few months at Nexxt, from being named a Top Workplace of 2018 to the arrival of our new COO, Andy Katz. Now, we have another exciting announcement – Nexxt has partnered with TextRecruit, a candidate engagement platform, to offer powerful text recruitment solutions to our clients. 65% of job seekers are
- [How Early Retirement is Affecting Recruitment (Hint: It’s Not Good)](https://employmentmetrix.com/2018/04/how-early-retirement-is-affecting-recruitment-hint-its-not-good.html) - Recruiters face a multitude of hurdles when it comes to hiring today, like combating historically low unemployment rates or retaining finicky millennials. As if these things weren’t difficult enough, there’s a new emerging trend that will only add to the mix – it’s called FIRE. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, and it’s the
- [If you want change, don't hire yourself](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/09/if-you-want-change-dont-hire-yourself.html) - When recruiting talent step out of your comfort zone. Yes, recruiting talent that will fit into your organization's culture is important, but it doesn't mean that you should discount candidates that don't fit every requirement you're seeking. Joe Weinlick, Vice President of Marketing at Nexxt shares a story from his past of winning business because
- [Hard Skills or Soft Skills: What skills do you value most? [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/09/hard-skills-or-soft-skills-what-skills-do-you-value-most-infographic.html) - We surveyed more than 4,000 HR Pros and job seekers to learn what's more important to them--hard skills or soft skills. Here's what we learned:
- [Human Resources IS Brand Marketing](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/06/human-resources-is-brand-marketing.html) - Too often the HR department gets bogged down with paperwork, compliance, and legalese, but in reality Human Resources should be all about branding. “HR is the front-line of brand warfare,” says Joe Weinlick, Vice President of Marketing for Nexxt. Coming from an ad agency where Joe spent years helping companies build their brands, it is
- [When Sourcing Candidates, Don't Rely on your Gut](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/07/when-sourcing-candidates-dont-rely-on-your-gut.html) - It was one of those calls. We were talking with a client that’d purchased a Job Slot and Premium Search package with Nexxt about a month prior and wasn’t happy with the response. I began by taking the “seek to understand” approach and asked the client to explain their concerns. “Well”, the VP of HR
- [The 50 EASIEST Places to Hire Employees](https://employmentmetrix.com/2014/08/the-50-easiest-places-to-hire-employees.html) - It's easy to say that the best places to source candidates will be in the largest cities, but that's not necessarily true. Some of the places on our list may surprise you. If you're in the market to recruit candidates check out the list of the easiest places to make a hire.
- [About Us](https://employmentmetrix.com/2008/06/about-us.html) - EmploymentMetrix.com is a recruitment blog created by Nexxt, Inc., the premier Career Network focused on helping people grow and succeed professionally, to proactively share industry trend data, as well discuss new ideas and thoughts across a variety of recruitment and workplace-related topics. Through our expansive network of niche career communities, Nexxt collects and reports on
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