Employer Branding in a Politically Charged Election Season

The latest event hosted by Rod Hess of Talivity tackled how companies can maintain authentic employer brands during a politically charged election year. Experts like Raaj Govintharajah , Susan LaMotte , and Sonji R. Young stressed the importance of aligning with core values while navigating political divides. Susan's advice? "Know what your organization stands for and what you can and can't do." The discussion also explored generational differences, leveraging AI, and fostering inclusivity amid political polarization.

See the full event here .

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Talent Market Index: October Trends in Recruitment Costs

The latest Talent Market Index from Recruitics reveals key trends in recruitment costs for October 2024. Retail and transportation recruitment prices are rising with the holiday season, though less sharply than previous years, while IT and finance roles see continued surges in talent attraction costs. Notably, the hospitality sector shows a cooling trend after a summer peak, while healthcare recruitment prices remain high due to ongoing demand pressures. The report underscores the fluctuating dynamics of talent attraction across sectors, influenced by economic trends and seasonal shifts.

Read the full report for in-depth insights on talent supply and demand dynamics.

UNTAPPED: Workday's Skills-Based Hiring Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix

Workday has released "UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap" on Netflix , showcasing the journey of six young adults through a rigorous skills training program with Year Up United . Featuring industry leaders like 通用汽车 CEO Mary Barra , 摩根大通 CEO Jamie Dimon , and entrepreneur Mark Cuban , the documentary calls for a shift towards skills-based hiring practices in corporate America. "The new world of work is about skills, not necessarily degrees," said Jamie Dimon, emphasizing the need for inclusive talent strategies.

Learn more about the new documentary here .

Oyster Expands Global Payroll to 24 Countries

Oyster, a global employment solution for distributed teams, announced that its Global Payroll product now spans 24 countries, enabling organizations to streamline payroll for multi-country teams through one platform. With features like automated workflows, real-time support from payroll specialists, and compliance across all modalities, Oyster aims to make global payroll efficient and stress-free. "Running global payroll in-house simply isn’t scalable," said Mark Frein , COO of Oyster? , emphasizing the value of a unified platform for managing international payroll operations.

Find out more about Oyster's expanded payroll solutions here .

ADP Acquires WorkForce Software to Expand Global Workforce Management Solutions

ADP, a leading global HCM technology company, has acquired WorkForce Software, a premier provider of workforce management solutions for large enterprises. This acquisition will broaden ADP's offerings in areas like time and attendance, scheduling, and leave management, enhancing its capabilities to meet the diverse needs of over one million clients worldwide. Maria Black , CEO of ADP , emphasized the importance of dynamic workforce solutions: "Employers need dynamic workforce management solutions that will help them maintain compliance and flexibility while engaging their employees."

Learn more about ADP's expanded workforce management solutions.

Bullhorn and Eliassen Group Partner to Deliver Advanced Front-to-Back Staffing Solution

Bullhorn has partnered with Eliassen Group to offer an advanced end-to-end solution for enterprise staffing firms, integrating Bullhorn's staffing expertise and purpose-built technology with the Salesforce platform. This new solution aims to improve operational efficiency by automating middle office functions like invoicing and compliance, reducing manual processes and enhancing scalability. Matthew Fischer , President and COO of Bullhorn , highlighted the partnership as a major advancement for the recruitment industry, offering a "tech stack built for the future."

Read more here .

Jobma and Pinpoint Partner to Transform Recruitment with Ethical AI

Jobma, an AI video interviewing platform, has partnered with Pinpoint Applicant Tracking System 's talent acquisition software to revolutionize recruitment. The integration combines Jobma's video interviewing technology with Pinpoint's ATS, offering a seamless hiring process that enhances efficiency, reduces time-to-hire, and improves candidate quality. "With Jobma’s video interviewing technology and Pinpoint’s talent management tools, we’re poised to reshape the hiring landscape and empower our customers to hire smarter and faster," said Krishna Kant , Managing Partner at Jobma .

Learn more about the Jobma and Pinpoint partnership here .