9.1.2021

Salary Increases Ahead, Rev Up Your Hiring Process, And More!

Alaant Advisor Salary Increases Ahead Rev Up Your Hiring Process

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!

Q: Job fairs, is the juice worth the squeeze?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

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

WATCH: Want to Attract Top Talent? Create and Nurture a Healthy Culture

via Facebook

Building a strong culture is essential to attracting top talent. Alaant's Tom Schin shares more on how to do just that.

62% of Employers Plan to Increase Base Salaries to Attract New Employees According to New Salary.com Data

via PR Newswire

Job seekers hoping to secure signing bonuses had better move quickly, as employers are indicating in a new Salary.com survey of U.S. companies that these bonuses are a short-term fix for widespread talent shortages.

Reducing Talent Risk Through Workplace Dignity

By: John M. Bremen via Forbes

Employers are facing daunting challenges in attracting and retaining talent that they expect will continue through 2022. According to a new survey, 73% of organizations have difficulty attracting employees, up from 26% last year. Similarly, 61% struggle to retain talent, up from 15% last year.

Rev Up Your Hiring Process by Looking Under the Hood

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

Whether it’s the family vehicle or a high-powered race car, getting top performance requires ongoing maintenance. You wouldn’t drive month after month without checking the oil, fluids, filters, spark plugs and other elements that keep the engine humming.

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Do you know how today’s candidates view your Employment Brand?

Yes – 40% & No – 60%

Your company has a brand, but does the outside world recognize it? If you don’t know (as our survey shows), how would candidates? An employment brand is more than a logo and slogan. It’s the messaging around it within and outside of your organization. Having knowledge from places like Glassdoor gives you a place to start, here. And, the experts at Alaant can help get you the rest of the way and make your brand stand out.

Community Events:

518 Business Connect – Virtual Networking Event - Presented by Alaant & Groff Networks on Thursday, September 2, 11:30am-1pm. Register on Eventbrite, here!
Building Resilience in Times of Change - Presented by the Capital District Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) on Tuesday, October 5, 11:30am-1:30pm. Register, here!
Join the Saratoga Chamber for Their Quarterly HR Council Meeting – via zoom on Tuesday, September 21, 8am-9:30am via zoom. Register now, here.

Discover Your Next Hire with Alaant’s Top Talent!

The Alaant Top Talent network is a portfolio of some of the best professionals around. These candidates are recently screened and offer a variety of skill levels across many industries. Browse profiles with no obligation; if you see a candidate you like, contact us and we’ll make a connection. New profiles are added regularly, so be sure to visit often. Check it out now, 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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