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What if your workforce strategy were the reason your business fell behind — or surged ahead? In an era where skills become obsolete faster than ever, companies that align talent strategy with business goals don’t just survive — they outperform competitors. According to McKinsey, companies that integrate both people and performance at the center of their business strategy are more likely to see higher total shareholder returns than their competitors who only emphasize people or performance. Yet, many HR leaders struggle to bridge the gap between talent strategy and business objectives, limiting their ability to drive meaningful impact. Check out the article in the comments on 3 Steps to Build a High-Impact Workforce for Talent Optimization. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #TalentAcquisition #Workforce #HR

While in many ways, AI has helped democratize the application process and level the playing field, it has also created new hiring challenges. Employers need to maintain a strong candidate experience and implement creative programs to capture and retain the best talent. In a particularly challenging hiring market, with one in three?willing to quit their job without another lined up, there are a couple of strong programs employers should consider to stay ahead of their hiring needs, leveraging those already engaged with their employer brand. Two specific programs come to mind - “Boomerang Hiring” and “Flextirement” programs, unique methods for ramping up new hires who already know the company. Check out the article in the comments for some creative retention strategies in 2025. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #Retention #HiringTips #TalentAcquisition

According to the 2024 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Study,?75%?of employers worldwide are struggling to find talent to fill critical roles. This talent shortage is top of mind for employers and by extension, the staffing industry as a whole. While the problem is complex, the solution is simple – attract and activate the Gen Z workforce. Article in comments on how tech-savvy Gen Z talent is shaping the future of recruitment. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #GenZ #Recruitment #Technology

The U.S. labor market has definitively cooled after the employment boom during the pandemic recovery years, with some experts thinking we’ve been treading water as a white-collar recession looms. Looking to the year ahead, job advertising and recruitment marketing teams will continue to focus on quality-of-hire, experiment with AI and automation in their processes, diversify media investments to include more emerging channels, and work to improve employer brand.?? Neil Costa, CEO of HireClix, a recruitment marketing and job advertising agency in the Boston area, discussed these trends with?SHRM. Check out the article in the comments on recruitment marketing trends in 2025 including AI, Employer Branding, and Emerging Media. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #RecruitmentMarketing #AI #EmployerBranding

In today’s business landscape, HR is no longer just about gut feelings and experience – it’s about data. The rise of data analytics in human resources is transforming how companies make decisions that impact their workforce, from hiring to retention and beyond. By leveraging data-driven decision-making (DDDM), HR leaders can gain powerful insights that drive business success, improve employee satisfaction and align workforce strategies with organizational goals. Check out the article in the comments on what data-driven HR is and a guide to smarter decision making. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #HR #DataAnalytics #DecisionMaking

When searching for a new job, job seekers often focus on avoiding red flags. However, recognizing green flags in job descriptions is just as important. These positive indicators can help job candidates identify a good fit and find a supportive work environment that aligns with their career goals and personal values. Check out the article in the comments on finding green flags in job descriptions and how to spot a good fit. #RNN #RecruitingNewsNetwork #JobDescription #JobSeekers #JobPosting

70% of the global workforce is passive talent, but 87% of those people will listen if you approach them the right way. Know your target and make your outreach feel like a tailored invitation, not a mass mailing. Check out the full article on how to engage passive talent through a data-driven approach. #RecruitingNewsNetwork #RNN #TalentAcquisition #HRTrends #PassiveTalent

3 out of 4 tech hiring managers at companies using artificial intelligence say they’re hiring AI talent too quickly and not taking the time to build a viable and enduring pipeline of qualified and high-potential candidates, according to General Assembly’s State of Tech Talent 2025 report. Check out the full article for more on this unsustainable ‘hiring spree’ for AI talent. #RecruitingNewsNetwork #RNN #AI #HiringTrends #HR

Managers who lead with empathy and show concern for workers’ well-being are more likely to increase their team’s performance and productivity than others, according to March 5 research from researchers at Durham University and Athens University. Leaders with a vision who can share their long-term goals also appear to be more likely to boost employee effectiveness, the researchers found. Check out the full article on how empathetic leaders boost productivity. #RecruitingNewsNetwork #RNN #HybridWork #RTO #HRManagement

Finding talent with AI skills has already become a major challenge for enterprises, but with some enterprises shelving DEI hiring practices, research suggests the situation could get worse. Check out the full article in the comments on how DEI rollbacks could exacerbate tech talent shortages. #RecruitingNewsNetwork #RNN #DEI #HRTrends #TalentAcquisition