“As an early-stage tech start-up in elder care, communicating our purpose to potential candidates is essential,” says Jennifer Cain Birkmose, CEO of … Read more
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LinkedIn Unveils New ‘Commitment’ Tool — With Questionable Value
The Lowdown on Today’s Hiring Slowdown
The current lull in hiring was predictable. What's less predictable is when hiring will pick back up. Read more
The Problem of Fake Job Postings
It's unclear how pervasive the practice is — but it is clear that candidates hate it. Read more
Meta’s Layoffs Raise Key Question: What Is the Optimal Number of Direct Reports?
The company recently announced plans to flatten its structure by reducing the number of managers. But how many managers is too many? How many is too few? Read more
Research Reveals People of Color More Likely to Adjust Appearance During Interviews
Changing appearance for interviews is common — but equally common among different demographics. Read more
The Death of the College Degree
Several states have moved to remove the requirements for college degrees from government jobs. Jobs that require licensing, such as nurses and attorneys, … Read more
The EEOC’s New Areas of Focus Will Upend Recruiting Processes
The EEOCs’ aim to expand protections for workers and candidates — as well as revise the definition of recruiting itself — would force employers to update … Read more
Tech Layoffs Should Make Tech Recruiting Easier. So Why Isn’t It?
It may feel like the current rash of tech layoffs started with Twitter, but they did not. Twitter was just loud about it. Challenger, Gray & Christmas, … Read more
Why Is Amazon Encouraging Recruiters to Resign?
Amazon is getting rid of recruiters because the company has advanced AI technology that will automate the hiring process. OK, that technically may not be … Read more
Are Employers Acting in Bad Faith With Unrealistic Salary Ranges?
New York City’s new law requiring job postings to have salary ranges went into effect earlier this month, and the response was stunning. Stunningly awful … Read more