​The corporate landscape today is very competitive. Many employers are attempting to find and acquire top talent from the global market, given the rapidly aging population and skills shortages within the existing workforce. Skilled migrants typically are sought after, as companies require their expertise to remain competitive. HR professionals and organizational leaders frequently take a

​The time it takes to fill open positions is increasing, with employers taking 44 days on average to make a hire, according to new data from human capital research and advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company, and global recruitment company AMS.  Time-to-hire rates have been growing every year since before the pandemic, according to the

​You’ve put in a lot of work to get your resume just right. Now, you’re looking at job postings, ready to hit “submit,” when you come across a position requiring a cover letter. Rather than write one, you could ignore this job, especially since you’ve found other job ads that explicitly say, “No cover letter!”

​HR professionals typically understand what an applicant tracking system (ATS) does, such as creating job descriptions, managing applications and guiding candidates through the hiring process. But when you’re seeking a new HR job, it’s the other side of the ATS you need to consider. What happens when you apply? How can you make sure your

​Google recently launched an artificial intelligence-powered preparation tool that will assist job seekers with the only tried-and-true method for getting better at interviewing for a job—practice. Google’s Interview Warmup asks common interview questions selected by industry experts, transcribes responses in real time and uses basic machine learning to provide feedback. “Interviewing can be hard, especially

Data indicates that employers are hiring for more remote senior roles as they decide to sustain remote workforces. An analysis from jobs site Indeed found that job postings are now twice as likely to mention the ability to work remotely than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, postings for senior-level remote jobs increased by 22 percent

​There are two main ways that employers work with outside recruiters: on a contingency basis or through a retained search. Each option has its benefits, but which type of recruiting is most effective when sourcing senior-level diverse candidates? Toya Lawson, a partner at Bridge Partners LLC, has 20 years’ experience working in both retained and 

Technology has had an undeniable impact on both our professional and personal lives – and never more so than right now. Social distancing measures and the subsequent shift to remote working, socialising and collaborating led to businesses and families alike embracing technology as they never had done before. Everybody wants to reap the rewards of

Flexible schedules, working from home and well-stocked snack stations—perks made popular by tech organizations that trickled down to the rest of the country—aren’t relevant in a COVID-19 world. While many companies have pivoted to remote work, attracting and hiring candidates has changed. HR must look for new options to move candidates from offer to employee.