recruiting baby boomers

Recruiting the “Baby Boomers” in the Digital Age

Yes, I admit to being a member of AARP. And as a member of their organization, I try to keep involved with the issues that affect us "mature workers". Volunteer work, tech classes, social security updates, employment decisions, healthcare changes, financial strategies, etc. are important to me now and will be even more important to me in the future.   A few weeks ago, I attended a presentation on "Job Searching in the Digital Age". Since several of my clients use digital, I was curious to see what ...

Businesswoman Searching Online Job In Office

It’s Time to Stop Calling Them Passive Job Seekers

In the world of recruitment, we use the terms “Active and Passive Job Seeker,” to differentiate between people who are actively searching for jobs, whether out of work or ready for a change, and those who are currently employed, but may be convinced to consider another opportunity. Before the Internet and social media, candidates had to work hard to find and apply to jobs. But with technology leading to greater access coupled with people changing jobs more frequently, I propose that a new term needs to b ...

2018 is going to be a battleground for talent

5 Reasons 2018 Is Going To Be A Battleground For Talent

If you’re a recruiter, you can already feel it. The demand to fill a growing number of job openings is already here. Complicating things for your recruiting efforts is the fact that job seekers have more opportunities from which to choose. In short, you’re not the only game in town.  Additionally, the improved job market has employees feeling more comfortable to move from passive to active job seekers. If you are not yet a believer in the changing job market ahead and its effect on recruiting, here are ...