It’s hard to believe that social media networking is nearly two decades old! That’s right. Some of us have been sharing and connecting with others online for almost 20 years. Let’s recap. LinkedIn first hit the scene in 2003. But due to its niche professional appeal, Myspace is what dominated social media popularity. From 2005-2008, […]
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When COVID-19 hit, the world changed. Overnight, industries were thrown into uncertain times and had to pivot and adapt their strategies to weather the storm unexpectedly. A recent SurveyMonkey study revealed companies most likely to survive unexpected challenges, like the global pandemic, are those that hire agile talent. In their report, Survey Monkey defined agile […]
World pandemic, murder hornets, and one of the most heated presidential elections in history — 2020 has tested us all. The workforce has changed too. Many jobs became remote positions. Spare bedrooms became offices. Water coolers were replaced with Zoom meetings. Coworkers were no longer limited to office colleagues. Instead, the workplace is now shared […]
Does virtual recruitment impact diverse hiring? Job seekers have mixed feelings. Most candidates believe the virtual recruitment process should either have no impact on diversity or, in fact, increase diversity, but feelings differ from generation to generation. One in three Gen Xers says virtual recruitment will increase diversity and inclusion, according to our recent survey. […]
Virtual recruitment practices come with numerous benefits, but candidates express that one of the most significant drawbacks is the process isn’t personable. They strongly dislike not being able to meet with a recruiter in person. According to our recent survey, more than 20% of respondents feel that the virtual recruitment process is not at all […]
The candidate experience in virtual recruitment can easily be far from ideal. It’s OK to admit it! Recruiters in all sorts of industries are still learning to navigate how to offer positive recruitment experiences in today’s job market. With social distancing in place as many offices continue with remote work, keep in mind: You are […]
It’s no surprise that each generation has its own specific priorities and values. It’s not advisable to stereotype or rely on preconceived biases about the age groups. However, to effectively recruit talent with diverse experience and skills, it’s essential to understand candidates across generations have slightly different versions of interacting with people, competence with technology, […]
Nearly 70% of employees are experiencing burnout symptoms while working from home during the pandemic, according to a July study from Monster. The results are up 20% from a similar survey just two months prior. With burnout increasingly becoming a huge problem with remote workers, the medical sales industry is no exception. Medical sales recruiters […]
As the Black Lives Matter movement sparks social change, shining light on present issues of diversity and inclusion, organizations have made commitments to “do better.” For medical sales recruiters, diversity and inclusion start with the recruitment process. In the midst of seeking out candidates and building your pipeline, remember that diversity recruitment isn’t just the […]
How often do you communicate with candidates? What do you share with them when you do reach out? A new study from DaXtra surveyed job seekers on their expectations in the recruitment process and uncovered where recruiters might be failing. Let’s look at their top findings and dive into how to correct your hiring processes […]