The Promise (and Risk) of Boomerang Employees | Harvard Business Review

Talent Acquisition

Much has been written about how employees are leaving their jobs in search of an employee value proposition (e.g., pay, more flexible work arrangements) that better aligns with their values and preferences. However, some of these workers have learned that the “grass isn’t always greener” when moving to another company or organization. As many organizations …

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The New-Collar Workforce | Harvard Business Review

Workforce Trends

Many organizations continue to face challenges in attracting and hiring talent. However, hiring managers often contribute to this challenge by including irrelevant criteria in their job descriptions. One selection criterion that has come under increased scrutiny is academic degrees. As organizations use academic degrees as a filter for identifying talent—particularly for roles where this criterion is less …

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2023 The Future of Talent Acquisition | Korn Ferry

Talent Acquisition

The talent acquisition function continues to undergo change in many organizations. This 21-page Korn Ferry paper explores seven trends that are impacting the world of recruiting, hiring, and talent acquisition. One part of the paper (p.15) notes how there will be an uptick in the number of former employees being rehired in organizations—often referred to as …

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40 Ideas to Shake Up Your Hiring Process | Harvard Business Review

Talent Acquisition

This article shares 40 strategies organized into seven categories that either strengthen an organization’s hiring process or enhance a company’s offer. The seven categories include: 1) hiring campaign and selection, 2) talent sourcing, 3) channel strategy, 4) compensation and benefits, 5) career development, 6) work design, and 7) culture. A few tactics include: a) figure out what work needs …

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How Recruiters Can Make the Most Out of a Hiring Slowdown | Harvard Business Review

Talent Acquisition

As several organizations experience hiring slowdowns—and another segment announcing job cuts and layoffs— this article provides seven strategies that recruiting teams can employ to stay engaged and add value to the business. The authors mention, “now, when you’re not recruiting, is the time to level up your skills and optimize your processes. If you do …

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Overcome Hiring Manager Resistance to Nontraditional Candidates | Gartner

Talent Acquisition

Nontraditional candidates—those from functions, industries, educational backgrounds, etc., that differ from those typically sought after in a given role—are an untapped talent source. These candidates often have the skills and desire to take on a new role (or other types of work opportunity—such as projects, short-term assignments, etc.), but a segment of managers resist hiring …

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How Higher Ed and Employers Can Partner to Power Talent Pipelines | BCG

Talent Acquisition

Organizations continue to find ways to tap various sources of talent to supply their talent pipeline. And according to i4CP’s Talent Ecosystem Integrated Model, high-performance organizations consistently leverage talent from 11 alternative sources—from gig workers to colleges and universities. This BCG article provides ideas on how employers can partially meet their talent needs by enabling better partnerships with …

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Boomerang Employees Make a Comeback: A Data-based Approach to Rehiring Top Talent | Visier

Talent Acquisition Workforce Trends

Talent acquisition (TA) professionals continue to source talent from untapped talent pools to uncover “hidden” top talent. One overlooked talent pool is former employees—often called boomerang employees—who have the skills their former organization values, and a desire to return to their previous employer. And with many TA practitioners relying increasingly on data to inform their …

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How High-Performance Organizations Find Talent from Alternative Sources | i4cp

Talent Management

Organizations continue to express concern about talent shortages. Yet it is likely that they are overlooking untapped talent pools that can help meet their talent needs. I have made several posts over the last few years on how organizations often overlook non-obvious or “hidden” sources of talent. These posts included commentary on various reports, such …

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The Business Case For Diversity May Be Backfiring, A New Study Shows | Fortune

Leadership & Culture

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are often presented as part of a business case for why organizations should make DEI a priority. As referenced in this article, 404 of the Fortune 500 companies included the business case for diversity on their corporate website by suggesting that diversity was important because it would contribute to …

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