Hiring and Applicant Tracking
DHS Announces I-9 Compliance Extension Through July 2023
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the extension of the temporary I-9 verification option. The agencies cited ongoing precautions due to the pandemic. The temporary rule was initially announced in March 2020 and has been extended several times since then. The latest extension had been set to…
Read More5 Ways New Premium Texting Will Improve Hiring
Did you know that US smartphone users have 5x more text conversations than phone calls? It seems counterintuitive, because it generally takes longer to have a conversation via text than to make a simple phone call. But the truth is in the numbers – TEXTING RUNS THE WORLD. Recruiters can leverage the ease and popularity of…
Read MoreReference Checking: The Ultimate Guide
Professional recruiters understand the importance of reference checking and other vetting procedures. Reference checks, like background checks, uncover information that a hiring manager cannot obtain through other methods. Did you know ApplicantStack has a one-click browser extension integration with Verified First background screening? Verified First provides fast and thorough I-9 verification, criminal records checks, driving…
Read MoreSmall Business Hiring Teams: Have You Created an Employment Value Proposition?
An Employment Value Proposition (EVP) is an important employer branding tool. As such, an EVP can help you be more effective at attracting and retaining talent. An Employment Value Proposition is also called an Employer Value Proposition or Employee Value Proposition. What Is An EVP? Your EVP articulates the value you provide to your employees…
Read MoreFull Cycle Recruiting For Beginners
It’s important for small businesses to understand full cycle recruiting. Are you in charge of the hiring process at your org? Or perhaps you’re in charge of one small slice of the process. Whichever camp you fall into, understanding full cycle recruiting can help you improve hiring. What Is Full Cycle Recruiting? Full life cycle…
Read MoreDigital Onboarding for Remote Employees
Remote work is rapidly becoming an accepted and even desired part of the American lifestyle. Take a look at these statistics. Some might surprise you! Nearly two-thirds of companies have remote workers. Inc. estimates that by 2028, one-third of employees will work from home. Worldwide, 70% of people work from home at least once a…
Read MoreFast, Remote Healthcare Employee Onboarding
Expediting employee onboarding is extremely important for many healthcare organizations right now. An HRMS or Time and Labor system with a new hire onboarding portal is quick, easy, and compliant. If you are onboarding multiple healthcare new hires at once, an HRMS is a must-have. A Human Resources Management System includes everything you need to…
Read MoreSpeed Up Construction Hiring: 5 Ways To Beat The Labor Shortage
Construction hiring continues to be challenging. According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were 415,000 open construction jobs in March 2022. It’s no secret that many construction employers are struggling to find workers. Construction lost 600,000 jobs during the downturn. Many had been held by boomers who either retired or left the industry.…
Read MoreSolve Small Business Hiring With an Applicant Tracking System
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? An applicant tracking system is a type of HR software that automates the hiring and onboarding process. Small businesses that rely on manual hiring processes will struggle in today’s competitive talent market. Regardless of your hiring needs or type of business, an ATS will make hiring easier and…
Read MoreNurture Passive Candidates to Overcome Bad Timing
If you are struggling to hire, consider targeting passive candidates. Although it may not help you immediately, it’s important for your long-term strategy. To be successful, formalize a process for nurturing passive candidates. It should be as systematic as your process for active applicants. Perhaps you’ve previously lost a great hire because of bad timing.…
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