Why Recruiters Should Push for Pay Transparency
Independent recruiters often have both the opportunity and ability to coach their client companies, the employers they are engaged to support. Recruiters should exercise their influence to emphasize...
View ArticleMaximizing Your Recruitment Conference Investment: A Guide for Professional...
Attending a recruitment conference offers a unique amalgamation of opportunities for professional recruiters. It’s a chance to network, learn about the latest trends, and find ways to enhance your...
View ArticleWhat Does the Ban on Noncompete Agreements Mean?
Back in January 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposal to prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign noncompete agreements. After a public commentary period, the FTC...
View ArticleRecruiting Expenses vs. Investments
As an independent recruiter, success in this industry requires more than just finding the right candidates for your clients. It also involves investing in your business to ensure long-term growth and...
View ArticleGlobal Employment Outlook for Q2
The newest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey has been released for the period of April-June, 2024. Despite lingering economic uncertainty and stubbornly persistent inflation, the global net...
View ArticleThe Negative Effects of Backdoor Hiring
Today’s guest blogger is Wilson Cole. He is the CEO of BackdoorHires.com and Adams, Evens & Ross, the nation’s largest credit and collections agency designed exclusively for the staffing and...
View ArticleAllyships and Independent Recruiters
In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, fostering inclusivity is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity. Independent recruiters hold a pivotal role in shaping the...
View ArticleFake Candidates: 8 Red Flags Recruiters Should Look Out For
We’ve heard of candidates embellishing their qualifications and education, listing family and friends as references, ‘cheating’ a drug test, and even ‘faking’ their way through an interview. But even...
View ArticleEnsuring Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
Today’s guest blogger is Melanie Johnson with Sunrock Recruitment located in London, UK. Sunrock Recruitment specializes in identifying exceptional diverse talent within the fields of energy, law, and...
View ArticleTips to Improve Your Job Postings
We were fortunate to have Steven Smith from ApplicantPro as our featured keynote speaker at our recent Global Conference. Steve’s presentation, The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, was loaded...
View ArticleThe Fastest Growing Careers Over the Next Decade
In the ever-evolving landscape of the global job market, keeping an eye on emerging career trends is crucial for both job seekers and recruitment professionals. As we look ahead to the next decade,...
View ArticleStrategies for Independent Recruiters in a Post-Great Resignation Era
The seismic shift triggered by the “Great Resignation” has evolved into what we now witness as the “Great Stay.” As we navigate this new terrain, it’s crucial to understand the underlying dynamics...
View ArticleWhen to Say “You’re Fired!” to a Bad Client
As agency recruiters, our main focus is on servicing our clients and making placements. However, there are times when we may encounter bad clients or job orders that make us question whether it’s worth...
View ArticleMarketing and AI Tips for Recruiters
Last week we hosted our annual EMEA event in Marbella, Spain and were fortunate to have both Vanessa Raath and Sharon Newey as the featured presenters. Both offered plenty of practical tips for...
View ArticleSteady Income: Revenue Tactics for Recruiters
Today’s guest blogger is Nik Rothstein. Nik is the Sales Director of Headcount Management. This post discusses a range of revenue tactics for recruiters to consider. Besides being an NPAworldwide...
View ArticleGetting More Strategic About Recruitment
Today’s guest blogger is Patrick Long, founder and managing partner of Provision People based in San Diego, CA. Provision People works in a variety of industries, namely: financial services,...
View ArticleMastering Job Descriptions: A Guide for Recruiters
Recruitment industry experts and job board administrators agree on the critical role that well-crafted job descriptions play in attracting top talent. Let’s delve into the benefits of mastering job...
View ArticleHow Employment Agencies Founded NPAworldwide
NPAworldwide will celebrate its 70th anniversary in a couple of years, and I never get tired of telling the story of how we were founded. In the early parts of the 20th century, many parts of the...
View ArticleGlobal Hiring Plans Unchanged for Q3
Manpower Group has released its newest Employment Outlook Survey, and the outlook for the upcoming quarter (+22%) remains unchanged from the previous quarter, although it does represent a...
View ArticleMaintain Your Value: Why Negotiating Rates Shouldn’t Be the Norm
When embarking on a new recruitment venture, it’s a rarity to witness your terms of engagement swiftly accepted without a hint of hesitation. The rates negotiation tango is more commonplace than an...
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