News of high-profile cyber attacks is now so common that people are becoming desensitized to the magnitude of the threat.

But while the general population might dismiss these news reports as “another day, another attack,” as an IT professional, you know how very serious the ramifications of these attacks can be for your business -- and your job. You must remain constantly ready to defend against cyber criminals’…

Recruitment can be an incredibly rewarding career, as you help others find vocations and roles that they find truly fulfilling or simply aid someone who is currently down on their luck. No matter what some people on LinkedIn may say recruitment fulfils a necessary role in the working world.…

Blaming poor professional performance on a shoddy desk environment is a bit like the workman blaming his tools. But on the other hand, a well-kept desk both reflects and encourages a tidy mind.

If you think of your desk as just a place you sit to do work, it’ll likely pile high with all kinds of mess and distractions that will hamper your productivity. Taking a few moments now and then to tidy your work area and re-consider the stuff that you keep to hand can help you to shape a…

Choosing the best background service that will perfectly fit your hiring needs becomes easy-peasy when you apply this 6 useful tips.

The necessity of using a background check service

Even if you are an experienced HR professional…

The core of any business is its people. So where do you start when it’s time to build?  Do you create your own internal recruitment team or do you go out and find a proven, experienced recruitment firm to do the heavy lifting for you?  Or perhaps it’s a little bit of both?

The pros of creating your own internal recruiting firm include potential cost savings as well as being able to have an internal team that literally lives and breathes the company’s culture. Yet as enticing as these…

Well, there are many reasons why people leave their existing jobs  - One category of reasons are beyond the scope of the employer to address, like employee moving a city because the spouse had to move, take care of children or parents, or go back to college for higher education.

The other category, the ones that are more likely to cause an employee to leave an organization and can actually be addressed by Employer are the ones I would like to talk about.

IT Begins with…

This is the second post in my series on the 2018 Talent 42. I will focus on the session by Adam Ward on Talent advising.  This starts with a lot of talk about incumbents and a thought about busting the Funnel and how to build your credibility as a Talent Advisor. Traits you need are; being Curious, Time Management, Research about your competition, Being…

It doesn't matter whether you are an undergraduate student or a senior citizen who has recently retired from a high paying job; if you are looking for a job, you need to work hard for that and make sure that you have the right guidance by your side. In this post, you will find specific tips that can help you in securing a satisfactory job.

1. Analyze different job rules that are available for you

There are many job listings, and you need to select one that is…

Being generic these days is a death to branding. There simply is too much noise. So how can you get out of generic employer branding mode and make yours more relevant? The answer is to know your audience and speak directly to their interests.

A strong employer brand aligns your business, culture, and reputation. It gives job seekers…

If you’re at the start or in the early stages of a career within financial or professional services, you should consider Scotland’s investment operations sector. A complex and fast-paced area, it presents a credible long-term career option.

Here we look at five reasons why you can have a successful and rewarding career in investment operations.

1. Less competition

Many candidates interested in joining the fund management industry desire…

In today’s market, many companies are struggling to find enough quality applicants. Is the employment market the sole cause of this issue or can these organizations do something about it? Employers can’t resign themselves to the fact that they won’t be able to get the perfect fit. They’ll just have to work harder and be more strategic in…

Bullhorn Seeks to Bridge the Opportunity Divide through Expanded Support of Workplace Development Nonprofits

Bullhorn Joins Pledge 1%, Announces New Partnership with Year Up, and Dedicates $50,000 Donation Match to Help Talent Shine through…

BOSTON—JUNE 13, 2018—ENGAGE BOSTON 2018—Bullhorn®, the cloud computing company that helps staffing and recruiting organizations transform their businesses, will present its highly anticipated…

Last month, we wrote a blog on “Trends that will shape the Staffing Industry in 2018” talking about the paradigm shift that the industry is going through. In this blog, we will be talking extensively about trends within Healthcare Staffing, which is one of the promising …

Want to improve file management for the HR team, but intimidated by the process? Here's how to move to electronic employee files fast this summer.



Managing employee files in an organized and compliant way is a critical part of the HR team's responsibilities.  Unfortunately, files can be nearly impossible to manage when documents are on paper or spread across different teams, offices,…

Cowardice in Human Resources

I woke up this morning with a heavy heart.

Backstory:

I am a Catholic. My last name belies the fact, but I am Catholic.…

This is the first post in my series on the 2018 Talent 42. I will focus on the tables and the tools. Some of the speakers were; Mark Tortorici, Dean Da Costa, Aaron Daniels, Paired Sourcing, Shami Marangwanda, Recruiting Toolbox, Amybeth Quinn. Susanna Frazier and more. 

Tools mentioned:

Github, Amazing Hiring, Awesome Autocomplete for Github,…

Today most of the companies invest a significant amount of time and money in finding software to track their hiring process. Applicant tracking system (ATS), human resources information management systems (HRIS/HRMS) are available to simplify recruitment process, but it works well only if parsed data can be inserted into them.

Staffing firms, job boards,…

Picture this. You own a travel company. Your workforce comprises of employees belonging from middle age group and most of the employees are males. Moreover, you refrain your hiring team from recruiting people from other races and sexual orientations.…

As the average human life expectancy continues to gradually increase, the focus of the healthcare industry has dramatically shifted. Since the dawn of modern medicine, healthcare systems have been reactive. They wait for one to become sick before any action is taken. Now, with …