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Hiring & Interviewing

A collection of 44 issues

‘Unretiring’ seniors create hiring pipeline for managers

While retirement rates hit record levels during the pandemic, fast-forward a few years, and “unretirement” has become the latest trend. Today, one in eight retirees plan to return to work in 2025, according to a ResumeBuilder survey.

Why managers must pay attention to essential functions in job postings

Job candidates rely on a list of essential functions to better comprehend what a role entails. This upfront information helps them determine if their abilities and interests align with employer expectations for the given position. The list also benefits employers, as a manager can point to it if a w

5 questions to ask before posting your next job ad

With unemployment rates remaining low, job seekers freely dismiss poorly written, uninspiring job postings in favor of better-sounding opportunities. Compelling copy tells readers what they need to know while helping them envision being a part of your staff. How does your ad stack up? Before posting

Why Gen Z says they ghost employers

More than 90% of recruiters participating in a recent survey by the Jobera.com online hiring platform said they have been ghosted by Generation Z candidates who—poof!—disappear without notice, never to be heard from again. To find out why and what turns them away, Jobera surveyed 925 members of Gen

Use AI to save time and avoid bias in job descriptions

The recent advances in AI could potentially revolutionize how you as an HR professional work. You can use AI tools to streamline the process of writing job descriptions, saving time on research and drafting. However, you’ll want to carefully review to ensure the language aligns with your employer br

Prioritize summertime staffing for long-term rewards

With last week’s passing of Memorial Day ushering in the summer season, HR professionals face a crucial juncture in the hiring calendar. The summer months present a distinct opportunity to bolster teams with an influx of new talent, from recent graduates seeking their first roles to seasonal interns

Tips for attracting and retaining employees

Hiring and retaining employees is a challenge—33% of U.S. hiring managers anticipate higher turnover rates next year, according to a recent Harris Poll. Realistically, this will always serve as an ongoing issue. It’s unreasonable to expect that all workers will remain with the organization indefinit

Women still being asked inappropriate interview questions

Every manager knows some job interview questions are off-limits because they can lead to discriminatory hiring decisions, right? Wrong, according to a new survey.

Ensure all pre-employment qualification tests are specific to the job and your needs

Once you have made a job offer, you can only require physical qualification tests that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. The rule is designed to ensure that tests don’t have a disparate negative impact on members of protected classes.

Report: Apply 3 key strategies to improve talent acquisition in 2024

Three strategies should guide employers’ talent-acquisition efforts in 2024 and beyond, according to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group and the nonprofit World Federation of People Management Associations.