Andy Decker, CEO of national recruiting firm Goodwin Recruiting, had an interview with the Associated Press early last week. The conversation took place just before the February jobs report came out, and he shared his feedback on what we were seeing on the ground in recruiting: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/andy-decker-included-in-associated-press-news-article
When hiring managers hear that unemployment is low, it’s easy to assume the labor market is strong and hiring should be easy. But the reality is much more nuanced and complex, prompting the need to rethink unemployment and the true labor market. Senior Recruiting Partner Renee Tabak, MS-HRM, SPHR explains how understanding the complexity can give you a competitive edge in talent recruitment and hiring: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/true-rate-of-unemployment-what-hiring-managers-should-know
In this blog, Senior Recruiting Partner, Pete Zinzi, explores how Personalization Is Invaluable in Recruiting: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/personalization-is-invaluable-in-recruiting-especially-in-an-ai-world As one of Pete's mentors put it, “At the end of the day, no matter how fast the world spins, people only remember how you made them feel!”
How likely are YOU to apply for a job that does not have the salary range listed? Here are some of the pros and cons for listing salaries in your job description ↙️ https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/whether-or-not-to-include-salaries-in-job-postings
Playing cards close to your chest when hiring? Instead, leave it all out on the table! Sarah Rowland-Varner, Area Director is here to tell you honesty and transparency COUNT and why it'll lead to more impactful hires 👇 https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/candid-job-candidates-land-the-best-suited-roles
Happy Acts of Kindness Day! ❤️ Kindness isn't just wanted and needed, it's human. It also made a huge difference in our results over our 25+ years in the talent acquisition world. Here are a few ways to incorporate small acts of kindness into your interview and hiring process ↙️ https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/acts-of-kindness-in-recruiting-attract-big-talent
Gunning for a new role in Hospitality? Skip the line with these 5️⃣ tips: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/5-tips-to-get-the-attention-of-hospitality-recruiters-on-linkedin
"When we believe in ourselves and in each other, there’s no limit to what we can build together." It's been 1️⃣ year of having Andy on as Goodwin Recruiting's CEO! Here are some of his biggest lessons learned: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/leadership-lessons-from-my-first-year-at-goodwin-recruiting
February may be the shortest month of the year, but its celebration of Black History is among the longest-standing social justice movements in history 📖 Grab a coffee or tea and take your time to savor history from each day of the month: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/28-important-but-overlooked-facts-in-black-history
When hiring companies say, “No one with the right experience is applying,” the issue usually isn’t a lack of qualified talent. Recruiting Partner Theresa Rickette says the talent you're looking for is out there and she knows what they need to see to change roles. Take a look at Theresa's insights and strategies: https://www.goodwinrecruiting.com/why-high-performers-dont-apply-for-jobs-and-how-companies-find-them
