Hiring Managers! Want to stand out against your local competitors?... I recently wrote a quick note on how the team here at ApplauseIT are using valuable data from our partners at Recruiter Insider, to assist our existing clients in standing out in the market (e.g. what are competitors doing differently to appeal to the most in-demand talent) Take a look at the piece, featured on my profile page! :)

Happy Monday everyone! Let's start the new year with a conversation on a crucial topic - the global talent shortage of great salespeople. As a consultant, it's important for me to share the challenges my client organisations are facing. What affects them, affects us all. Why are we facing a shortage of sales talent? And more importantly, how can we combat this issue? Join the conversation and share your experiences. Together, we can benefit from real-world insights and brainstorm solutions to this pressing challenge. Let's make 2024 the year we tackle the sales talent shortage head-on! Emily P. Kalvinder Davis Stephanie Attwood The BlackCat Talent Co.

Let’s spill some beans about hiring timelines! Today is the perfect occasion: We are celebrating my 1 month anniversary at East – Eastern European IT expertise and market data – with a Nordic touch! How did it happen? May 27 Random encounter with CTO Timo Railo in LinkedIn comments. May 29 My post about unemployment statistics shows up on Timo’s feed. I get an invitation from CEO Mari Railo to have a chat. June 6 1st discovery call, 1 hour. June 10 I send a pitch deck I cooked up over the weekend. 👩🍳 June 13 2nd discovery call. Offer to join extended. June 24 1st day at work! The whole process took < 1 month. And most delays were caused by me. Mari, Timo, appreciate your patience while I took my time to surgically dissect the contract. To the whole team: thank you for the warm welcome! 📌 Hiring doesn’t have to: -Take months. -Include many rounds of interviews. When you know, you know. P. S. It’s been a while since my last trial period. I’ve forgotten how nerve-wrecking it can be… 😀 ❓ What’s your positive example of a hiring process? ----- Hi, I'm Vaida 👋 For Nordic labour market and Human-Centric Hiring, Follow, connect, click 🔔

Looking to navigate future uncertainties? Let's leverage historical insights, data, and market understanding to shape the future of work. In a volatile market, talent acquisition plays a pivotal role. Reach out for tailored advice, consultations, and resources to stay competitive and succeed.

We’ve put together some key learnings from Thursday's Pink Hour! 🥂 “On average, when looking for a job role, 80% of Gen Z candidates look at social media as their first point of contact”. Click on the link in the comments to read all about our panel's insights on attracting and retaining top talent through your employer brand ✨

Securing a new job is one thing, starting it is another. This #careerblog article will provide the tips you need. #TRVemployee Travelers

Pay Attention to the valuable lessons here of 'paying it forward'. This is a great example of how you increase your value to existing clients, make yourself very referable and as a consequence of your actions, have a influencer voluntarily raise your profile. McKenzie Smith Milsom set out to do a really cool thing by sending her key clients (or you can to this with prospects) a high value gift of the book They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan. To make the gift far more valuable McKenzie goes the extra mile to increase the value of the book by getting it personally signed by the author. This alone was an awesome value add and creates a story behind the gift that her clients will not only appreciate, but will no doubt talk about. The effort McKenzie went to, put her in the position of getting a photo opportunity with the author, which adds an extra layer to the story and to the value of the gift because of the story behind the process of getting the book. If you have not read the book 'They Ask, You Answer', then do yourself a favor and grab a copy. When it comes to content creation, it is on the recommended reading list for our team, clients and affiliates...

Have you noticed how much the world of talent acquisition has been changing lately? There are several factors at play driving these shifts. As TA professionals it’s our job to stay ahead of the trends and help our clients navigate the changing landscape. If you want to know how, take a look at the below from my colleague Richard Bradley, and let us help you get started. #RPO #KellyOCG

Recruiting can often feel like a rollercoaster ride. 🎢 From navigating a sea of resumes to facing occasional negative responses to the jobs we promote, it’s not always easy. Staying organized and on top of job openings is essential, but it can be overwhelming. There are moments when we feel defeated—when candidates don’t get the offers they hoped for or when timelines stretch on longer than expected. It’s a demanding role that requires resilience and determination. Yet, amidst the challenges, there are those incredible moments that remind us why we do what we do. When a candidate receives an offer and expresses their heartfelt gratitude, it makes all the hard work worthwhile. Those moments of success not only fuel our passion but also reinforce the impact we have on people’s careers and lives. Here’s to all the recruiters out there—let’s continue to persevere and celebrate the successes, big and small!

The other day I was having a conversation about a potential role and was asked (paraphrased): “What is most important to you as you look for your next opportunity?” This got me thinking about my last seven years at Purple, and what I did (hopefully) to help create and sustain an environment and culture that people wanted to be a part of. And as I thought more about that question over the last couple days, I found myself remembering a “stump speech” of sorts that I would give at the end of our monthly Customer Care update/recognition meetings. I would say, almost invariably, that “as long as I am standing in this position,” I would do these four things: ·       Do all in my power to make this a great place to work. ·       Always put employees first. ·       Promote an inclusive environment, where everyone is treated with respect, courtesy, and decency. ·       Talk to anyone, anytime, about anything. I know these are easy platitudes to just say (and there is a lot more to it), but I would like to think that we lived up to this. This is due in large measure to the amazing leaders I had the great honor and privilege of working with. And though I will no longer be saying these words to my old group, they will be uttered again… People and relationships matter! And happy, engaged employees will treat your customers better, and support growth, revenue and success. As you think about your own work situation, what is most important to you?