4.27.2022

Extreme Hiring Lengths, Welcome Eric Westerfield, and More!

Alaant Advisor Extreme Hiring Lengths Welcome Eric Westerfield

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

The Question of the Week

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Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting!

Q: Do you offer summer working hours for your employees?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

Welcome Our Newest Addition to the Alaant Team, Eric Westerfield!

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Eric joins us as a Talent Acquisition Manager and a part of our Talent Acquisition Partnership (TAP) team. Eric brings a passion for connecting top professionals with exciting career opportunities and a unique and high-profile recruiting experience to Alaant. Learn more about Eric, here.

WATCH: How Strong is Your Employer Value Proposition?

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Tom Schin of Alaant, talks employer value propositions and what to do to strengthen yours.

Tripled Salaries, Big Bonuses, On-The-Spot Offers: Recruiters Are Going to Extreme Lengths to Hire

By: Jennifer Liu via CNBC

A year since the U.S. began seeing record turnover, exhausted recruiters are putting everything on the table. The recovering pandemic economy has proven to be a job-seeker’s market, with nearly 48 million people quitting a job last year and 76 million taking a new one. Still, the labor market currently has 11 million openings, according to recent Labor Statistics data, and roughly two jobs for every person looking for one…

Alaant Spotlight: Jane H. Canale, SPHR, Assoc Executive Dir. for HR & Support Services, Schenectady ARC

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The Alaant Spotlight features local leaders and businesses to highlight the great work they are doing in our community, sharing their career advice and/or secrets to success—in their own words. They are the people making a powerful impact for good across our region. Learn more about Jane H. Canale, SPHR, Associate Executive Director for HR & Support Services at Schenectady ARC…

Measuring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Organization

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

The importance of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across society is well understood, and the workplace is no exception. Organizations are devoting considerable time and energy to taking steps that ensure they are welcoming to all employees, regardless of age, gender, race, or ethnicity, among other factors…

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Have you OR are you implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a recruiting tool?

53% Yes

47% No

If you’re using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a recruiting tool, it may not be working as well as you’re expecting. The best laid plans don't always work out the way you think it will. It can lend itself to potentially discriminatory elements, and it removes the human factor in learning what people CAN do, not what they've done. Check out this piece from HR Executive to learn more.

Community Events:

Join the Saratoga Chamber for their Quarterly HR Council Meeting – The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Quarterly HR Council Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 8:30am-9:30am via zoom. The discussion will center around the “Top 10 Things You Can Learn from Using Your SHRM Membership”. Register now, here.

518 Business Connect - Virtual Networking Event - Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks on Thursday, May 5th, 11am-12pm. Register now, here!

Career Jam Explore Spring 2022 Employer Registration - Hosted by Career Jam & Junior Achievement Virtual Experience is April - June 2022 and the 1-day In-Person Career Exploration Program is Thursday, June 9^th. Register now, here!

14th Annual CDWERC First Impressions Second Chances Networking Event - Hosted by Capital District Women's Employment Resource Center on June 1st from 5 - 7pm at the Pruyn House in Latham. Don't miss this great event! For more information and to register, click here.

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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