The job requisition is the first step in the recruitment process. In this article, we will explain what a job requisition is, why it is important, list all the key elements of a job requisition, and provide you with a template that you can use in your organization. ContentsWhat is a job requisition?Job requisition vs.…
Successful talent acquisition is arguably one of the most important drivers of a business’s success. In this article, we will explain what talent acquisition is, we show the 9-step talent acquisition process, give an introduction to talent acquisition strategy, and conclude with a set of talent acquisition best practices that you have to have in…
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” This beautiful quote by John Crosby sums up some of the key benefits of peer mentoring. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this form of mentoring for employees; its definition, benefits, and the critical elements…
The war for talent is here to stay. The top priority for Chief Talent Officers is to ensure that their organization’s hiring is done on time, and in accordance with all their quality parameters. Often, this means that it should be done at a faster pace, and without compromising its quality. As a result of…
We are living in a world that is changing at a lightning pace and overloaded with information, continual technological revolutions, and uncertainty, like the phase we all are going through with Covid-19. The consequences are radical. All these changes are transforming the way we live, how we communicate with each other, how we create and…
Landing a job without an interview or background check, does that seem impossible? Not if you know about open hiring. In this article, we’ll zoom in on this concept. We’ll highlight some of its benefits and disadvantages and share 3 examples of companies that practice open hiring. ContentsWhat is open hiring? Benefits of open hiringDisadvantages of…
In the past, survey after survey showed that the majority of people want to work from home. Well, now we’ve had a chance. For the past six weeks or so, every job that could be done from home has been done from home. And you know what? It’s okay to hate it. While this world-wide…
March 2020. On my agenda for today: hosting a workshop on collective intelligence. While I get ready to go to work I turn on the radio. The latest news isn’t great, Trump just decided to close the US borders. On my way to Paris’ business district, I remember a famous quote by Martin Luther King:…
Talent acquisition jobs come in various shapes and sizes. In this article, we zoom in on three of them, including their requirements and key duties. ContentsTalent acquisition job characteristics Talent acquisition managerTalent acquisition specialistHead of talent acquisitionBefore you goFAQ Talent acquisition job characteristics Regardless of the exact role, talent acquisition jobs all have certain characteristics…
In a recent episode of his Making Sense Podcast, host Sam Harris talks with Matt Mullenweg, one of the founding developers of WordPress, an open-source platform used by 36% of the web. In 2005, Matt founded Automattic, an Internet company whose brands include WordPress.com, Akismet, Tumblr, and others. Since his company is a 100% distributed…