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Data shines a more positive light on the job market

By Gerry Crispin posted 04-24-2023
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When we take a data-driven look at the job situation in the first quarter of 2023, the sky is definitely not falling. Aspen TechLabs’ Job Report for 2023 1st Quarter is an excellent source CXR members should be scanning. [ Download the report ] Clearly, we’ve seen a decline in ALL job vacancies from January but, only 3% and even going back to Oct 2022 it is still about the same. It is noteworthy that the employers on the S&P experienced a greater % decline (8% during the same period) but when you are talking about a difference between weekly job openings of 6.3 million a week versus 5.8 million, the loss is not catastrophic by any means. Two features ...

Exploring AI in Hiring

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 04-19-2023
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As recruitment teams run leaner, an intriguing topic has begun to take center stage. Generative AI - and its role in recruiting and hiring - is the latest buzz. Now is the time for organizations to take a hard look at their recruiting processes and identify where they need to catch up on hiring goals, where inefficiencies exist, and where recruiters can be better utilized. As the pendulum always swings in hiring, a slower time, like the present, is precisely when we should experiment with AI. What can AI do in hiring? Screening The layoffs in many industries have caused an influx of candidate applications for many roles. With machine ...

The Importance of Feedback

By Barb Ruess posted 04-17-2023
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Fear of feedback is a common issue in the professional sphere. Employees and managers alike often dread giving or receiving feedback, but it's an essential aspect of personal and professional growth and critical to the success of an organization. Why does this fear exist? On the employee side, the fear of feedback is often multi-faceted. Whether it's the fear of criticism, issues with self-esteem, or a lack of trust in their manager, this resistance to feedback often holds an employee back from fully excelling in their role. In some cases, fear of feedback can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of procrastination, self-sabotage, and jealousy in the ...
 
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Discover "The History of Recruiting"

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 04-04-2023
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Discover "The History of Recruiting": A New Resource by the CXR Foundation We are pleased to introduce a comprehensive new online resource, "The History of Recruiting," created by the CXR Foundation , a nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement and advancement of recruiting professionals everywhere. This well-researched guide, designed as a work-in-progress that can always be enhanced and added to, covers the evolution of the recruiting industry from the late 1800s to present day, offering valuable insights (and even some colorful commentary) for both experienced recruiters and those who may be new to the profession. Under the editorial guidance ...

CXR Book Club: Practicing Essentialism

By Barb Ruess posted 04-04-2023
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In today's world, we are bombarded each day with information and distractions that can make it difficult to focus on what matters. As a result, many of us are left stretched thin, busy but unproductive, and dissatisfied with the balance in our lives. That's where essentialism comes in - a philosophy and mindset that can help us cut through the noise and focus on what's truly important in our lives. This month in our CXR Book Club , we'll be gathering to discuss the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown, which outlines a simple but powerful approach to life. McKeown defines essentialism as "the disciplined pursuit of less," which means focusing only ...
 
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The Power of Community: Unleashing Potential Together

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 03-30-2023
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Navigating the dynamic world of talent acquisition can be both rewarding and challenging. Success in this field relies on more than just individual effort; it is often the result of a supportive and engaged community. As in any field, joining a robust network of like-minded professionals can accelerate growth, foster collaboration, and enhance expertise. CareerXroads offers a unique opportunity for recruiting professionals around the globe to connect, learn, and thrive together in a vibrant community designed to elevate the industry as a whole. The Apple Developer Community: A Model for Innovation When we think of the power of community, the Apple Developer ...
 
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Generative AI and Sourcing

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 03-28-2023
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Sourcers face many challenges in their roles, including the constant dilemma of balancing the quantity and quality of the candidates they present to hiring managers. Faced with competing deadlines, sourcers must work strategically and methodically to develop authentic relationships with candidates while meeting hiring goals. Add to that the need to stay on the pulse of sourcing strategies, the workload of sourcers is ever-growing. What if AI could automate some of this work to allow sourcing pros to excel at what AI can't accomplish? Generative AI might be a solution. What is generative AI? Generative AI is a type of AI system capable of generating ...

Tips To Make Your Recruiting Process More Inclusive

By CXR Team posted 03-10-2023
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Everyday, organizations across the world are striving to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces. As part of a well-rounded DEI strategy, attention should be given to neurodiverse employees. A recent article by Forbes explores how to build an inclusive recruitment process that works to support neurodiversity in the workplace. Job Descriptions Matter The article’s author notes that the language of a job description is an essential building block for promoting inclusion. Phrases like “team player” and “excellent communication skills”, which are almost always included by default, may cause neurodivergent individuals to shy away from applying. Once ...

A Way To Evaluate Your Own Hiring Practices

By CXR Team posted 03-01-2023
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Harvard Business Review’s recent article, 40 Ideas to Shake Up Your Hiring Process , by Joseph Fuller, Nithya Vaduganathan, Allison Bailey, and Manjari Raman offers an excellent ‘self-check’ list of current innovative practices for hiring, although that wasn’t their intended approach. Here’s a sample of how we might ask ourselves, “Have we: Re-written job descriptions for work that really needs to get done. Sought out candidates who match 70% to 80% of the most critical skills for the role — and then developed learning curricula to equip them with the remainder. Offered “micro-internships” (short-term paid projects) or apprenticeships to assess ...

Tips On Measuring Progress Towards Better DEI

By CXR Team posted 03-01-2023
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In the last several years, companies have increasingly prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. To truly create an impact with these initiatives, metrics must be identified and continually tracked. However, the process of identifying and defining key metrics that align with your goals is often easier said than done. A recent article from Harvard Business Review outlines three actions to take when measuring the progress of your DEI initiatives. Let’s take a look: Move beyond demographics – While accomplishing a demographic shift within your organization is often worth celebrating, it shouldn’t be your endpoint. The author ...
 
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Alternately Titled: How To Pretend To Be Bold When Laying Off Your Employees

By CXR Team posted 02-08-2023
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With our recent spurt of layoffs, this HR Executive headline naturally caught my eye this week: Are executive pay cuts the bold move your organization needs? What followed was, at the very least, a missed opportunity for transparency and authenticity in sharing the pain of what laid off employees are feeling and would consider a ‘bold’ response. And at its worst, an intentional attempt to say something edgy that could only appeal to board-level leaders long insulated from their employees by averaging 1000 times their salary. To make her point that it can be done, the author, Jen Colletta, stated early, “Among the high-profile execs who will be taking ...
 
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Exploring The Latest Trend In Early Career And College Recruiting

By CXR Team posted 02-06-2023
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Could TikTok be the next big thing in recruiting? For early career and college recruiting, it may already be. As social media continues to dominate communication and networking – especially for Gen Z – many companies are turning to TikTok and influencers as part of their recruitment strategy. A recent article by CNBC highlighted the ways companies are expanding their recruiting reach on social media. While many companies are already increasing their corporate presence on TikTok, the most creative strategists are developing influencer partnerships or supporting their employees in producing individual content. Influencer partnerships as part of a recruitment ...

Exploring The New Pay Transparency Directive In The EU

By CXR Team posted 02-05-2023
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While strides in pay transparency are making their way across the United States , the European Union is also putting forth stronger regulations with its latest pay transparency directive . Once the directive receives final approval, EU member states will be given three years to begin acting upon the new regulations. Here are a few key takeaways: Pay transparency in the recruiting phase: Employers will be required to disclose salary information prior to interviews and are not permitted to ask a candidate about their pay history. Increased rights for existing employees: Regardless of company size, employees will be given the right to ask for pay ...
 
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Remote Work Often Carries Additional Benefits For People With Disabilities

By CXR Team posted 01-23-2023
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It’s become clear that for many organizations, remote work is here to stay. (at least in some fashion) Not only does this option provide employees with more flexible work arrangements and the potential for better work/life balance, it also opens up new opportunities for people with disabilities to join the workforce. The traditional office environment is often a major barrier for those with disabilities, both visible and invisible. In addition to physical obstacles, there are often many factors at play that can make it difficult for people with disabilities to join a traditional office setting. Remote work offers the chance to remove these barriers and make ...
 
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More Hype Around AI Reminds Us All To Be Critical Thinkers

By CXR Team posted 12-29-2022
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The hype over ChatGPT ( see the NY Times article ) will likely take the interest and concerns over AI to a new level. IMHO concerns are a bit premature and with much more expectation than is warranted. All the talk of AI reminds me of a Science Fiction short story from the early 60’s as computers were emerging everywhere. The story described the launch of the largest computer in the universe as literally the size of a moon, and, in fact, carved into a moon sized asteroid in the middle of the solar system. Picture a bevy of politicians (is that what a ‘group’ of politicians is called?) at the physical dashboard ceremoniously hefting a huge switch to the ‘ON’ ...
 
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Stay On The Pulse Of Pay Transparency

By CXR Team posted 12-28-2022
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Pay transparency laws have been popping up across the country, with Washington and California up next on January 1st. At a basic level, these laws require employers to be open and honest about the wages they pay their employees. For the talent acquisition industry, these laws can help us attract top talent by demonstrating our commitment to creating fair and equitable workplaces. At a deeper level, pay transparency laws seek to demolish unfair pay practices, including racial and gender pay gaps. They serve as an incentive for employers to ensure that their pay scales are fair and equitable, and to actively eliminate discrepancies that may exist. ...
 
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