Our top articles for August include findings on the effectiveness of online recruiting, loss of confidence in raises and promotions, and how referrals encourage job applications.
#1. Employees Recruited Online Are More Likely to Change Jobs: Gallup
Recent research from Gallup revealed that almost a quarter (24%) of U.S. employees were recently recruited by another organization. This is up from 19% in 2015. Half of those recruited said it was done via professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, which is up from 39% reported in 2015.
#2. Is Your EVP Invisible to Top Talent? What Hiring Teams Must Address Now
Guest author Elin Thomasian, SVP of Strategic Consulting at TalentNeuron, discusses how businesses can use an employee value proposition (EVP) to attract and retain talent. An EVP can include aspects of working life such as growth opportunities, culture, and values. Competitors, leadership, and current employees play an important role in crafting a successful EVP.
#3. Building the Right Staffing Tech Stack for Your Business with Chris Scowden
Chris Scowden, CEO of Newbury Partners, joined The Staffing Show to discuss the importance of building the right tech stack in a staffing firm. Scowden shares his knowledge regarding effective applications of cutting-edge technologies. He also talks about ways companies can leverage AI and maximize automation, among other topics.
#4. Confidence Crisis: Workers Lose Hope for Promotions, Raises
The U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ dropped to 107.3 in Q2 from its previous reading of 111.3. This is 7.6 points lower than the WCI’s peak of 114.9 during Q4 2023. Key aspects of worker confidence decreased during Q2, including the perceived likelihood of a promotion and confidence in the possibility of a raise.
#5. Connections Boost Confidence for Job Seekers: TalentFusion
New research from TalentFusion found that 45% of Americans will look for a new job in the next six months. Just under six in 10 (59%) respondents were confident in their ability to find a full-time permanent job, and half (50%) of respondents said they would be more likely to apply for a job if they were referred by a friend.
