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1. Mobile Referral App Employees will make a large number of referrals if the process is simplified to just a click of a button. Since …

1. Offering Referral Bonuses By creating a positive and inspiring company culture that encourages employee referrals, they can make up to 40% of hires that …

What Is an Employee Referral Program? Employee Referral Programs have been used for centuries as an efficient recruiting channel. Nowadays we use them in a …

Why do you need to have motivated employees? Have a look at the downside: listless but skilled employees carry out the working tasks by the …

In today’s modern economy, competition for excellent talent is more fierce than ever before, and companies now have to offer an engaging work environment to …

When somebody mentions employment challenges, almost everyone can empathize with that tenacious job seeker who is searching for his or her dream job at a …

What Is An Employee Referral Scheme?  An employee referral scheme is a structured and organized program that employers use to request their employees to endorse …

Finding the ideal candidate can be very difficult and expensive through job advertisements and headhunters due to the high unemployment level. Discover how you can …

According to Careerbuilder, over 80 percent of employers rate an employee referral program as one of the best ways to bring in top talent. It’s …

1. It attracts employees The number one reason to take employer branding seriously is that you attract plenty of employees. Branding your business lets prospective …

Software is the most powerful way of improving the productivity of your HR team. With the right HR technology, your organization can recruit better talent …

Why use Referrals Employee referrals are an effective strategy that helps companies attract quality talent from professional networks. Anyone in the company can refer a …

Whenever a position in a company opens, it’s imperative to fill it as quickly as possible with the right candidate. The position is aligned with …

Technological advancements have driven major changes in how companies recruit new candidates. The hiring process has been transformed by the availability of tools, including interview …

Talent acquisition is the practice of attracting, acquiring, and retaining the best candidates to sustain a company’s operations well into the future. Instead of focusing …

Digital transformations in human resources (HR) departments are in full swing across all industries. Competition for the best and brightest workforce is fierce, and growing …

In recruitment, the corona pandemic has caused various changes. One significant change is the need for new recruitment methods to fill various skill gaps within …

Adopting an RM strategy will enhance a company’s ability to attract the best talent. Here’s all the important information to know about this fresh approach. …

First, it’s important to understand the key factors when it comes to the state of workers in the United Kingdom based on a recent survey …

There are numerous talent acquisition strategies available for firms, and the most beneficial is an HR referral program. This strategy is sometimes called recruitment referral …

With our last release we introduced our simplified referral form, which means that we have now divided the acceptance of a referral and the application …

What Is Talent Sourcing? Also known as direct sourcing, it’s an approach to recruiting that starts long before you have an opening. You start by …

The market for qualified candidates is hugely competitive. Many professional candidates hold career positions in companies where they are comfortable and are not looking for …

Here are seven key steps to launching a successful employer branding campaign. #1 Tell (Sell) The Company Story Today’s job seekers want careers that make …

Referral programs are a great way to keep everyone in your organization engaged while taking advantage of the most powerful recruitment channel available. Professional recruiters …

Why Is Recruiting on Social Media a Popular Way to Find Employees?   Recruiting on social media has become an increasingly popular method for finding …

Register faster with the Firstbird2Go app thanks to the QR code With the help of the newly integrated QR code scanner in our app, your …

Simplified Referral Form We would like to make it even easier to accept referrals. For this reason we have revised our referral form. Similar to …

In a recent survey conducted by PwC, almost half (49%) of jobseekers working in in-demand areas such as technology said they turned down an offer …

On Monday March 16th, we started mandatory home office for our entire team. Here we share our experience in week 3.

On Monday March 16th, we started mandatory home office for our entire team. Here we share our experience in week 2.

On Monday March 16th, we started mandatory home office for our entire team. We are sharing what we have learned from our first weeks of home office in hopes it might help you and your company adjust to our new “normal” in terms of our work life.

The importance of cultural fit in recruiting​ First, consider the “cultural fit” between the company and the applicant. If the candidate’s own values match the …

Many companies are changing their organizational structure, but they are following old patterns when it comes to talent management. In fact, employees develop off the classical career paths in only one in three companies. According to the 2018 Talent Management Study by Kienbaum, almost 70 percent of companies geared career development only with management positions as vertical advancement with very little emphasis placed on other advancement opportunities. But what exactly does Talent Management mean?

Why is there a shortage of skilled workers? The business world speaks of a shortage of skilled workers when there is a large number of …

Firstbird has a brand new look. Why? The last few years have proven to us that Firstbird is more than just a digital employee referral …

40 hours of fresh ideas Recfest is all about broadening horizons. Over 100 international speakers will talk about all the different things that drive recruitment …

It only takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch. An employee who acts against company ethics, gossips, underperforms or simply gives out “bad vibes” …

Statistics that matters: Additionally, traditional recruiting can come at a high cost, between $4,285 to more than $18,000 per hire, and that can really add …

The key to ensuring its effectiveness in attracting quality recruits is to make sure that you follow certain principles when creating your employee referral program. …

Infographic Thinking about investing in an employee referral program? Here’s a brief infographic with what you should know about Firstbird’s employee referral program!

So how does it work? To make things easy to understand, here is how an employee referral program works: Your company signs up for an …

An employee referral program can become a fun and exciting tool for employees, but only when using it the right way. You have to bear in …

The simple answer is none of the above. Really. If you want to find employees in 2018, and really good ones at that, do as …

First up, what happens when you don’t invest in employer branding? A Google search indicates there’s not much out there about the cons when it …

How To Reach Millennials When Recruiting   When choosing millennials as your recruiting target group, one thing you should be aware of is that the …

In fact, according to CareerBuilder’s report – which was based on more than 5000 HR professionals worldwide – the positions which are most challenging to …

As a company, it is virtually impossible to avoid having a sophisticated social media presence – especially if you are looking for talent. However, turning …

A lot of times, thriving companies with a strong human resource foundation will already have a team of employees with well-established networks for talent sourcing. …

Many small and medium-sized companies, do not pay close attention and don’t spend enough of their time to the way they write a job description, …

This year’s #ZP17 motto “Work:olution – Moving Minds” focused on the controversial and much-debated topic of how machines and robotics are moving in the working world …

In fact, with Facebook and Twitter boasting of 2 billion and 328 million active monthly users in 2017, there’s a high chance that you will …

Usually, your dream employees are out there, doing great work for other companies. Your challenge is to find them and persuade them to explore your …

Recruitment team leaders need to find ways to keep their staff away from fatigue and help them stay motivated even when the going gets tough. …

It’s true, Employee Referral Programs are cheaper to implement than other traditional recruitment methods. When you use traditional methods like job ads or job boards, …

1. Write a clear job description People tend to find jobs based on keywords or industries, and you should keep that in mind when writing …

In fact, an iCIMS report found that companies get 24-40% of their new hires from referrals, where nearly two-thirds of employers implement an employee referral …

1. Define your communications strategy Make sure you have clearly defined your company’s brand, your target applicants, and your main sources of potential candidates. Identify …

Here are some ways to make your employee referral program a simple, fun, and exciting prospect for your team: Set your goals Set your goals …

Company culture is vital because employees are more likely to enjoy working for an organization whose values are consistent with theirs. They will be happier, …

In fact, the LinkedIn Global Recruiting Trends 2016 study noted that 26% of businesses consider employee referral programs to be a long-lasting trend. It looks …

Here are four ways top companies implemented their successful employee referral programs. 1. They focused on building a positive company culture Companies with a great …

It can be tricky, but still very possible. Here are four useful hiring strategies to help you find your next great employee: 1. Ask yourself …

HUMAN RELATIONS. 1. Recruitment agencies are fast, but low-quality Here’s how it works: Employers or recruiters hire a recruiting agency and send out their vacant …

Here are six recruiting strategies your startup should implement to find great talent: 1. Treat your applicants well When you receive a high-quality lead, call …

Given its effectiveness in attracting quality candidates for companies, the LinkedIn Global Recruiting Trends 2016 study noted that 26% of businesses consider employee referral programs …

So now, you’ve found a great potential employee through your referral program, which means their skills and experiences are in line with what you’re looking …

The partnership allows Firstbird users to export job posts seamlessly from Greenhouse’s applicant tracking system (ATS) to the Firstbird platform, to optimize their entire referral …

It’s always difficult when a trusted employee leaves, but here are 5 tips on how you can deal with resignations better: 1. Get started with …

Your secretary The business partner you met yesterday for lunch The guy in the office who always has 600+ friends on Facebook Your marketing manager …

  Monster Monster is perhaps the most popular online job site. It is a powerful resource for job seekers in any industry because it has …

TTL is vastly becoming the global hub for Talent Acquisition technology. Backed by recruiting giants Mercer, Allegis Group and Mitchell Martin, TTL has screened more …

While it is still important to assign a person to coordinate HR duties, companies can make do with cutting down on the responsibilities through automation …

Some recruiters, however, question the legitimacy of hiring someone found on social media because it digresses from traditional recruitment practices. They also argue that social …

1. Create shareable content Shareability starts with good copy. Make sure your job description is clear, concise and encapsulates these three things: Who will I …

1. Have coffee with every new employee Sit your new employees down for a casual chat over a cup of coffee so you can get …

Ken Rhie is the CEO of Trumpia, which earned a reputation as the most complete SMS solution including user-friendly user interface and API for mobile …

The goal now, for you is to win them over and convince them to work for you instead. Here are 3 easy steps on how …

Companies can’t afford to send cold emails saying “Dear Candidate, We have an opening for…” anymore and hope to attract talented candidates. Let’s admit it, …

There are plenty of other reasons why your company is better off not using a recruitment agency. Here are the 3 most compelling points: What …

Reason 1: Track how many employees participated The key to implementing a successful employee referral program is getting your current staff members to participate. Data …

Also, the very best candidates are always in high demand and are likely to receive multiple offers, so if your hiring process is taking too …

Number 1: Increase Brand Publicity Since employee-generated content (=EGC) is highly appreciated by customers, business partners and potential candidates, more and more companies are beginning …

1. Offer flexible hours Flexible work hours can be worth a lot more than cash. It means that employees won’t need day-care services for their …

1. Create a short step-by-step guide on how they can participate Introduce the employee referral program to your employees using a step-by-step guide on how …

1. Assign cultural ambassadors Office cultural ambassadors articulate and model the company’s values, and ensure that employees are acting in accordance to these values. It’s …

By gamify-ing the referral recruitment process, hiring becomes more interactive for referred candidates and current employees. Employees are rewarded for their participation and progress which …

1. Prepare for their arrival Show your new hire that they are important by making sure you are prepared for their arrival. Inform your other …

Passive candidates are very sought-after for many reasons. Since they are already employed, they, in all likelihood, have the skill set and know-how that are …

1. ATS Integration for Communication   Communicate achievements, like incoming applications or successful hires instantly via Slack. Create team and private channels to stay up …

1. Be confident the (the tool has everything you need) Emphasize the benefits of your employee referral tool in a mindmap and truly convince yourself. …

1. Automate recruitment processes Technological advancements pave the way for automating everyday human resources processes. You can use an integrated solution to plan and manage …

Imagine you have to hire 10 or more workers in a year, and those costs can quickly add up. You need to understand how much …

Slack’s success is not only due to its usability but also to its multiple integrations. Teams can choose between various add-ons to merge internal tasks …

Smart recruiters also use social media to conduct background checks among potential hires and confirm their qualifications for a position. Having a social recruiting strategy …

These days, traditional college recruitment programs may no longer appeal to the new generation of young professionals. They may not be so keen on visiting …

1. Put the applicant at ease As an interviewer you might want to ask tough questions at the start of the interview to check for …

One key element in engaging employees is by having a corporate culture that is warm, collaborative and inclusive. An engaged workplace leads directly to higher …

 An internal referral program can eliminate the need to outsource recruitment to an agency while empowering current employees to become the company’s brand ambassadors. This …