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Introducing CommunityUP Focus

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 30 days ago
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We’re excited to introduce the launch of CommunityUP Focus , the heart of our CommunityUP initiative at CareerXroads. This is where we spotlight the remarkable talent within our network of displaced and in-transition Talent Acquisition (TA) professionals. Throughout the past year, we've engaged with these professionals monthly, witnessing their dedication and involvement in our community. From this pool of talent, we proudly feature individuals who embody the resilience, expertise, and collaborative spirit that define the TA industry's best. With well over 200 applicants for this opportunity, approximately half were hand-selected by our team, so ...
 
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The Art of Public Speaking

By Barb Ruess posted 01-17-2024
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Whether you're a seasoned TA professional or at the start of your recruiting career, honing your communication skills - particularly your public speaking skills - can open doors and create opportunities you might not have imagined. Effective communication and presentation skills are essential for those aspiring to propel their career forward. Employers value individuals who can articulate their thoughts clearly and concisely. Being able to present ideas persuasively can set you apart in job interviews, meetings, presentations, and more. In today's age of virtual communication, mastering online public speaking is equally important. Virtual presentations ...

The Latest in Executive Recruiting

By Barb Ruess posted 12-18-2023
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Our recent Executive Recruiting Community Meeting provided many key takeaways for the pursuit of top talent. As recruiters, we all know that executive recruitment remains competitive and requires constant innovation. One notable approach emphasized a tailored, “white glove” experience for candidates. This included personalized agendas, thoughtful gift boxes, exclusive tours, and reserved amenities, setting a tone of exclusivity while showcasing genuine investment in the candidate’s journey. A recurring theme shared by CXR’s Executive Recruiting members was the importance of displaying the authenticity of organizational culture ...
 
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The Power of Learning from Other Cultures: CXR Visits Ireland

By Barb Ruess posted 11-21-2023
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For over a decade, CXR has embarked on learning journeys across the globe. From the serene landscapes of Japan, to the vibrant streets of Cuba, and the rich history of Hungary, these trips have offered a unique blend of business exploration and cultural immersion. Last year, I had the privilege of joining the delegation on a trip to Israel and can speak firsthand about the tremendous value of these trips. These expeditions aren't just about understanding how different cultures manage employment processes; they're about engaging with global Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders firsthand, outside the confines of virtual meetings. The conversations over meals in ...
 
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Leading Transformation in a VUCA World

By Barb Ruess posted 11-03-2023
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In a world marked by constant volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (“VUCA”), managing change has become more challenging than ever. In our recent CXR Lecture on Leading Transformation , Roeland Dikker Hupke offered valuable insights on navigating these tumultuous waters, shedding light on the critical elements of vision, understanding, and empathy. Here are some key takeaways from the lecture: Roeland began by stressing the importance of possessing a clear vision that combines both the positive future state and the negative current state to tackle volatility head-on. Also highlighted was the importance of communication throughout ...
 
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Bridging the Capacity Gap in Workforce Planning

By Barb Ruess posted 10-25-2023
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Recruiting isn’t just about filling job vacancies; it's about strategically shaping the workforce to meet organizational goals. In today’s market, the stark reality is that recruiters often find themselves stretched thin, struggling to meet the ever-increasing demands of workforce planning. In this blog post, we'll explore solutions that can bridge the capacity gap and create a more balanced, effective recruitment strategy. Leverage Technology: Embrace the power of technology to streamline and optimize the recruitment process. Fully optimized applicant tracking systems, AI-powered chatbots, and data analytics tools can significantly reduce manual tasks ...

The Power of Employer Branding Videos

By Barb Ruess posted 09-14-2023
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In the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, organizations constantly seek new ways to attract top-tier talent. One tool that has emerged in the world of recruitment is employer branding videos. These short, engaging films show a company's culture, values, and work environment by spotlighting employees. Here's why they work: 1. Humanizing the Brand: Text and images can only convey so much about a company's culture. Employer branding videos, on the other hand, breathe life into the brand by showcasing real employees and their experiences. Prospective candidates get a chance to see the faces behind the company, making it more relatable. 2. Creating ...
 
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Focusing in on Candidate Experience

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 09-07-2023
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Candidate Experience is becoming a theme for CXR this month, and as we prepare to host our in-person Candidate Experience Meeting next week in St. Louis, we can't help but notice that despite the growing awareness of the importance of candidate experience... it continues to be a serious pain point for many job seekers. Looking back on the TalentBoard's 2022 Candidate Experience Benchmark survey, we see several critical areas where organizations must focus their efforts to improve the candidate journey. Consistency in Communication is Key One of the glaring issues is the lack of consistent and timely communication throughout the hiring process. ...

The Case for Competency-Based Recruiting

By Barb Ruess posted 08-28-2023
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In the landscape of talent acquisition strategies, one approach has risen in recent years: competency-based recruiting, sometimes known as skills-based hiring. Behavioral-based recruiting has been the gold standard process for decades, but it may not be as predictive of job fit and success as we once thought. In this headline, we’ll explore both methods in more detail. Competency-Based Recruiting: Focused Precision Competency-based recruiting is all about focused precision, centered on skills and expertise. It seeks candidates whose abilities align seamlessly with the role's demands, ensuring swift and impactful contributions. This approach goes beyond ...

Mitigating the Risk-Reward of Tech Innovation

By Gerry Crispin posted 08-25-2023
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Embracing generative AI capabilities has the potential of delivering incredible results...it may also be a Pandora's box of unintended consequences and high costs. This first AI discrimination lawsuit noted in a recent SHRM article points out the direct costs negotiated by the EEOC but misses calculating the damage to the firm's brand that could be tenfold. In this particular case, the EEOC alleged that iTutorGroup utilized AI software programmed to automatically reject female applicants over the age of 55 and male applicants over the age of 60. Whether a clerical error or a deliberate act of age discrimination, it will certainly have repercussions ...
 
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Building Corporate Character

By Barb Ruess posted 06-21-2023
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With a revitalized focus on social responsibility worldwide, many organizations have taken heed and dedicated more efforts toward identifying their guiding principles and ethics. While these efforts are a step in the right direction, true ethical excellence and the building of corporate character must transcend rigid rules of conduct. This Thursday, we’ll be welcoming Julian Baggini for a CXR Lecture . Julian will explain why one of the most effective ways for organizations to make their values come to life is to focus instead on their culture, or what Julian calls; corporate character. Corporate character encompasses the values, ethics, and behaviors ...

Recruiting U-turn Ahead: Decoding the Shift Back to the Office

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 06-15-2023
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In a fascinating (but perhaps not surprising) turn of events that's sure to grab the attention of recruiting leaders, a recent article delves into the shift taking place in global workplaces. Companies that previously championed the remote work paradigm during the height of the pandemic are now doing a partial, or even complete, U-turn, mandating employees return to their offices. This reversal of remote work policies presents both challenges and opportunities for recruiting professionals. For one, the leaders of these companies, perhaps motivated by the perceived benefit of face-to-face interaction for collaboration and productivity or driven by more hidden ...

Building Authentic Brand Stories

By Chris Hoyt (he/him) posted 06-08-2023
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The topic of employee stories is coming up in a variety of conversations here in the CXR Community. Authentic stories work to enhance an employer brand and cultivate meaningful connections with customers and prospective talent. Gone are the days of generic testimonials and shallow claims; forward-thinking companies now seek to captivate their audience by conveying relatable and genuine experiences. By embracing the art of storytelling, businesses can unlock a powerful tool to showcase their individual company culture. Employee narratives go beyond surface-level statements, providing insights into the values, inclusivity, and social responsibility an organization ...

High-Volume Recruiting and the Forgotten Workforce

By Barb Ruess posted 05-31-2023
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With 79% of high-volume organizations recruiting more hourly workers this year than last, many talent acquisition leaders are seeking solutions to problems that have long plagued high-volume recruitment. These include lengthy time-to-fill, low quality of hire, and high turnover. Our friends at Aptitude Research aptly dubbed hourly employees “the forgotten workforce” in their recent High-Volume Hiring Guide . In TA, so many of our recruiting programs and processes were built with professional workers in mind. It’s important to look critically at the needs of this unique and in-demand workforce to see where we can improve. Here are some of Aptitude ...

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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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 ...

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