8.25.2021

The State of DE&I, Tune Up Your Recruiting Process, And More!

Alaant Advisor The State of DE&I Tune Up Your Recruiting 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: Do you know how today’s candidates view your Employment Brand?

Click here to answer the Question of the Week!

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

WATCH: Get an Edge on Niche Hiring with a Talent Acquisition Partnership

WATCH: Tips to Tune Up Your Recruiting Process

via Facebook

Give your recruiting process a tune up with these tips from Alaant’s, Miriam Dushane.

More Than 6 in 10 Companies Have High Volume Recruitment Needs, According to New Aptitude Research Report

via PRNewswire

New data suggesting recruiters are under pressure to fill a large number of positions in today's labor market.

2021 Report Highlights: The State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

By: Michelle McCourt via Lever

Here are the top highlights from the report that captures progress, priorities, and opportunities for strengthening DEI initiatives.

An Effective Tool for Niche Hiring: Talent Acquisition Partnerships

By: Tom Schin via Alaant Blogs

Imagine your organization is a professional sports franchise. The post-season is right around the corner, and you have the chance to acquire a star player that will give your team a competitive edge. You’d jump at the opportunity, right?

Last Week’s Poll Results:

Q: Have you successfully implemented an inventive or new recruiting channel in 2021?

Yes – 58% & No – 42%

Change is the only constant. It’s true in life and in recruiting. Our poll showed that more than half our respondents have implemented some inventive methods to recruiting. Candidates are driving our need to hire differently. What are you prepared to do tomorrow? The market is rife with opportunity. This HBR podcast has some great elements to digest. Listen in, here.

Community Events:

Paul Hook’s - Our Hour In-Person Happy Hour - via Eventbrite - August 26 at 5-6pm. Details, here.

September Learning Café - The Impact of George Floyd & Breonna Taylor on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work: Change, Stagnation, and Next Steps - via The Early Care & Learning Council - Thursday, September 9 at 12-1pm. Register now, here.

Skill UP with CanCode This Fall! – CanCode Communities has announced their virtual Fall 2021 courses, starting the week of 9/27. Courses include: JavaScript Fundamentals, Front End Web Development, Microsoft Azure and Software Development LifeCycle. Learn more, here.

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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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