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You Joined a Recruiting Network… Now What?

by Liz Carey

A recruiting network can be a powerful tool in a recruiter’s toolbelt, but you have to work the network. Some have the mindset that they will join and job orders and candidates will fall into their lap… It doesn’t work that way. You have to make working the network a habit, kind of like going to the gym – once you start going once a week, it just becomes habit. Engaging in a network is similar, it becomes habit, and it can make you money!

NPAworldwide recently hosted a topical phone call on “How to Make NPAworldwide a Habit,” hosted by moderator: Anne Downing, Demetrio & Associates, L.L.C., and panel member: Charlie Diana, Advanced Search Group, Inc.

Charlie and Anne, who have been members 20+ years, have done many splits and are very active in the network. How do they get active and stay engaged in NPAworldwide? Charlie says he makes it part of his daily routine. Read the rest of this entry »

Thoughts on the GDPR and AI

by Veronica Blatt

Today’s guest blogger is Martin Snyder, Main Sequence Technology. Founded in 1998, Main Sequence Technology creates talent acquisition technology solutions wherever and however organizations are built. PCRecruiter is the solution of choice for thousands of third party recruitment, corporate, and outsourced staffing teams across economic models and around the world. PCRecruiter provides comprehensive CRM and ATS functionality converged into database, voice, and email interfaces to empower recruiters to do what they do best with accessible, cost effective technology. Main Sequence is proud to serve the NPA organization and our many individual NPA affiliated customers. To learn more, please visit www.pcrecruiter.net.

Greetings to the NPAworldwide community in this unsettled autumn of 2017. It’s a pleasing task to create some content for NPAworldwide; I hope you find it modestly informative and entertaining.

To the PCRecruiter sub-community: a simple thanks and a simple report from Cleveland; we are energized and productive despite the mystifying collapse of our baseball team and the un-mystifying second place finish in NBA basketball. We don’t talk about football, much. Read the rest of this entry »

How I Increased Revenue 30% Without Raising My Rates

by Veronica Blatt

Today’s guest blogger is Rob Proudfoot with Apex Global Recruiting Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Apex Global Recruiting provides recruitment solutions primarily in the area of sales and sales management. Rob is currently serving as a member of the NPAworldwide board of directors, with responsibility for Canada.

A few years ago I was sitting at my desk here in Vancouver thinking about how to increase revenue in my small recruitment firm. I was contemplating increasing fees, increasing placements, perhaps exploring adding contractors to the mix, etc. This is likely something every recruitment firm owner has grappled with at some point. Read the rest of this entry »

9 Tips for Attending Networking Events

by Veronica Blatt

image of recruiter networking eventToday’s guest blogger is Nicholas Hutchison, our membership marketing associate. Thanks for sharing your experience, Nick!

Last week I had the opportunity to meet many new friends and fellow business professionals at a GRYP – Grand Rapids Young Professionals meet-up. Within a few of the groups I got to meet, there was some conversation about do’s and don’ts of networking events. I kept mental notes on what tips were discussed and I wanted to share them with you as a job seeker or business professional in hopes that you will make your next networking event a successful venture. Read the rest of this entry »

Manpower Reports Positive Hiring Outlook for Q4

by Veronica Blatt

quarterly hiring outlookManpower has released its quarterly hiring outlook survey. Nearly 60,000 employers in 43 different countries were asked to answer, “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of December 2017 as compared to the current quarter?” In this iteration of the survey, hiring is expected to increase from current levels in 42 of the 43 countries. Switzerland is expecting to see flat hiring. This marks a momentous occasion: For the first time since Q2 2008 and the Great Recession, there are NO negative net employment outlooks in any of the surveyed countries. Read the rest of this entry »

Should Employers Make Counteroffers?

by Dave Nerz

So what happens if one of your top employees stuns you with a letter of resignation? Let’s assume he or she has not won the lottery but rather has what they see as a better opportunity lined up. This is a likely scenario as more than 50% of all employees are looking for work, either actively or passively. When you confirm the departure is for a better offer, bigger challenge, or maybe a reason based on your organization structure, culture, or management…the temptation is to begin a counteroffer discussion. Read the rest of this entry »

5 Things Moving Houses Can Teach Recruitment Leaders about Migrating Data

by Veronica Blatt

Today’s guest blogger is Kim Nijher of Bullhorn, the global market-leading ATS/CRM for recruitment companies. Kim specialises in small agencies and has helped hundreds of recruiters take the next step to drive efficiency and growth with their CRM. Connect with Kim on LinkedIn.

Last weekend, I moved into a new apartment and neighborhood. I love moving. Every area of inner Sydney has its own character and charm, and before I’m done, I want to tick off the busy beaches and acai bowls of the east, the laid-back beaches and spaciousness of the north, and the coffee and boutique brews of the inner west. Read the rest of this entry »

3 Ways to Use AI in Marketing for Recruiters In 2018 and Beyond

by Veronica Blatt

ai in marketingToday’s guest blogger is Sam Ajam of BuzzRecruiter.com. Founded in 2006, BuzzRecruiter.com creates design and marketing buzz that serves the recruiting and staffing industry nationwide. Based in Silicon Valley and run by BizzwithBuzz, Inc, BuzzRecruiter.com specializes in using the latest graphic design, web marketing tools, and technology to boost your brand’s web presence and outshine the competition. At BuzzRecruiter.com, they always put the client first. BuzzRecruiter.com offers top notch customer service, one-on-one consultations, and custom solutions in responsive web design, graphic design, search engine optimization (SEO), web and interactive marketing, social media branding and content writing solutions.

At BuzzRecruiter, their motto is Connect, Communicate, and Compete – they are committed to helping recruiters connect with clients and top talent, communicate with them through savvy design and marketing communications, and compete to place those top candidates with leading companies in a variety of industries. Recruitment is an active process and they can help you hone your public image for the best results.

BuzzRecruiter.com is proud to serve the NPAworldwide organization and its affiliated customers. To learn more, please visit www.buzzrecruiter.com

As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, the world and how it operates changes, as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Mobile Work: The Next Recruitment Challenge?

by Dave Nerz

HR Magazine reports that by 2020, the mobile workforce is projected to comprise roughly three-quarters of the US workforce. Let me say that again in a different way. Three in four US employees will be working from a remote location at least some time each day, week, or month. Wow, talk about challenges to process and company culture; this one will be substantial. Not to mention the recruitment challenge it may create. Read the rest of this entry »

The GDPR Effect

by Veronica Blatt

Today’s guest blogger is Rick Maré with JXT. Rick is the founder and CEO of JXT, the number one provider of cloud-based digital marketing solutions for recruiters and corporate recruiters. Rick has coached thousands of recruiters, empowering them to take their businesses and careers to the next level. Connect with Rick on LinkedIn.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the new standard affecting the ways organisations protect the personal data that they hold on individuals, will be implemented on 25 May 2018.

This law will affect nearly every business in and out of the European Union (EU). Even if you are an organisation based outside of the EU, the GDPR’s effect is far-reaching and will have an impact on your business. Read the rest of this entry »

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