8.10.2022

Justice & Liberation in DE&I, Hiring Grads, and More!

Alaant Advisor, Justice & Liberation in DE&I, Hiring Grads

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

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: Does your company make a great first impression during the hiring process?

Take our quick poll now, here!

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

WATCH: Boost Recruiting with an Employee Retention Program

via Facebook

Alaant’s, Tom Schin shares more on how a great employee retention program can help boost your recruitment efforts.

Where Do Justice and Liberation Fit into Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

By: Janice Gassam Asare via Forbes

This article has been in the works for a few weeks but a recent LinkedIn post made by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant Lily Zheng sparked an important discussion and provided the necessary nudge to complete this piece. When thinking about DEI, two variables that deserve further analysis are justice and liberation and what role they play within DEI. Where do they fit in? To unpack this question, it is necessary to first explore what justice and liberation are…

Take a Sneak Peek at "HR in the Car" with Catherine Hover

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Take a sneak peek at our next "HR in the Car” podcast featuring Catherine Hover of the Palette Community. This NEW podcast hosted by Alaant’s Miriam Dushane and Tom Schin features HR professionals and business leaders sharing HR stories that you can relate to. Be sure to subscribe here!

16 Talent Acquisition Tips to Keep in Mind When Hiring New Grads

via Forbes

When you are searching for the latest college grads that will best represent your company in the short and long term, what process do you put in place to help you discover who will be the right fit for your team? Remember it's not always about the degree that a job candidate received. What’s more important is their…

Hybrid or Remote Work Not an Option? Try These Ideas to Compete for Talent

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant

It’s become a popular offering to attract candidates in a hyper-competitive job market: providing hybrid or remote work options. But what if your organization can’t do that? Are you out of luck? Employers in a variety of industries are facing that challenge…

Last Week’s QOTW Poll Results:

Q: Is your recruitment process inclusive to various personality types (extrovert vs introvert)?

Yes 67%

No 33%

When we look internally, we tend to believe our processes are on the mark, fair and impartial. But when you read a piece like this, from Under Cover Recruiter, you can see there is room for growth in your recruiting process. For example, while HR professionals stay in tune with the latest dos and don’ts, most direct hiring managers (non-HR) focus on their specific wheelhouse and miss out on things such as how to screen a candidate INTO a role, vs. screening them out. The experts at Alaant are here to help. Reach out today to discuss how you can maximize your investment in recruiting top talent.

Community Events:

Annual Back to School Bash - School Supply Drive - Presented by In Our Own Voices, Inc., Saturday, August 20^th. 10am – 3pm. More info: event details & giving details.

518 Business Connect - Networking Event - LIVE & In-Person - Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks - Thursday, August 25 at 11:30am-1:00pm, East Side of Troy, NY. RSVP, here!

Links to Leadership - 2022 Charity Golf Tournament - Proceeds to benefit to the Capital District Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC). Monday, September 12, 2022 at the Albany Country Club. Registration opens at 9:30am for 11:00am Shotgun & Clinic Start. Register, here.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit 2022 - Presented by the Capital Region Chamber on Thursday, October 6, 2022 @ 8am-12pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy. Reserve your spot now, here!

11th Annual Harvest Evening Celebration – This annual fundraising gala benefits The Food Pantries for the Capital District on the October 13th at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Details, here.

Save the Date! WERC’s Fall 2022 Constellation Building Event: Shining Brighter Together - Tuesday, October 18 @ 11:30am -1:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY. Details, 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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