Recruiter Networking Group - Technology

Recruitment Innovation Summit 2011 Interview - Steven Ehrlich, Global VP, Client Devlopment & Campus Recruiting, TMP Worldwide

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:33:28 -0500

Recently, Joe Minaudo, Social Community Manager of the upcoming Recruitment Innovation Summit spoke with Steven Ehrlich as part of a dynamic line of speakers that will lead sessions on October 26th and 27th 2011 in Toronto. Steven will be part of a panel discussing “Social Networking Strategies”

Tracking Talent with Technology

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:00:30 -0600

The identification of talented individuals has always been a high priority for successful organizations, but as workforces become more global and workers become more mobile, finding, tracking and keeping the best is bound to become even more difficult. Technology solutions are likely to play an increasing role in helping organizations manage global talent.

The Benefits of Online Recruitment to both employers and job seekers

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:59:05 -0600

Online job recruitment sites have revolutionized the recruitment landscape for both employers and job seekers and largely increased the efficiency with which hiring decisions can take place. Employers and jobseekers have widely benefited from online recruitment and today, online recruiting forms the central pillar of a smart staffing strategy for firms in every economic sector.

Looking for an "All in one" web service / solution provider (ATS / SEO / CSO)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:10:13 -0500

Afternoon all,

I would love to receive any suggestions on an ‘All in one’ web service provider which offers both CSO (Career site optimization) and ATS (Applicant tracking system) solutions.

Our company is currently in the works to re-vamp our corporate website and along this process we would like to integrate a new ‘mini career-website and ATS solution which could help us track and attract jobseekers across the board. I’ve done some initial research however find myself at loss with a wide range of solution providers each offering a specific service but none who are able to offer a 1 stop shop catered to our specific need.

HRIS - wish list

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:59:02 -0600

Hi. I am researching for a client the ideal needs/wants/nice to have's in an HRIS system. I need to identify necessary fields/features/capabilities for an HRIS system for a company, wish under 750 employees.Client looking to upgrade (payroll) system; in use is a customized time and attendance product. I would appreciate learning tips from others who have recently implemented an HRIS system. Thx, A

Technology Experts Make Predictions for New Year

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:59:54 -0600

Companies will focus on upgrading and integrating their human resources technology in 2008 in an effort to improve administration and better engage employees, according to experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm. Among likely trends are the increased adoption of advanced Web solutions, such as wikis, blogs and social networking, and a focus on making HR technology easier for employees to use

Social Network Recruitment - For those who do and those who want to.

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:02:18 -0500

Just this week, a few members of RNG, recruitment leaders in the GTA, and also users of Social Media for networking and recruitment purposes, met to talk about current trends and the future of using these web 2.0 technologies for sourcing.

I’d like to share some of the thoughts and discussions that surfaced at the roundtable discussion. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge and highlight that although the focus of my thoughts will be on social network recruitment, the group recognized that this is only one tool in an arsenal of online and offline sources.

Support the business, Mazimize your technology investments - Part 2

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:59:24 -0600

by Ann Barrett - Manager, Recruitment & Learning Technologies - RBC Financial Group

Last week I talked about the pitfalls associated with selecting your tool. This week I will follow up with the other two key areas: Implementation and Roll out and On-going Maintenance.

Implementation and Roll Out
The implementation and roll out stage is a key stage to ensuring successful deployment. Here are a few steps to include in your roll out strategy to avoid costly pitfalls later on.

Support the business, Maximize your technology investments - Part 1

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:59:17 -0600

by Ann Barrett - Manager, Recruitment & Learning Technologies - RBC Financial Group

Technology has permeated into our everyday life. Businesses now rely on technology to maintain competitiveness in the marketplace by automating transactional, analytical and strategic outputs. Here’s a sample:

TransactionalAnalytical Strategic Online Banking Sales Reports Benchmarking against competitors

While revenue generating segments have been early adaptors of technology, administrative (non-revenue generating) functions are now starting to catch up, recognizing technology can contribute to effectiveness and efficiency benefits.

ATS Implementations 101

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:50:35 -0600

By: Marcelo Mackinlay

Having been part of over 35 Applicant Tracking System/e-Recruitment implementations throughout Canada and the US since 2000, I have had the opportunity to see some of the best and worst of project implementations. Clients and prospects often ask me – “What are the key success factors for a great implementation?” Based on my experiences, here are some key observations that will help you make the right decisions as you embark on implementing an ATS.

How to Select an Applicant Tracking System

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:10:37 -0500

By: Marcelo Mackinlay

So…you need an Applicant Tracking System. Now what?

There are several key steps to identifying and selecting the best Applicant Tracking System for your organization. The initial component, and arguably the most important part of the process, is to be focused specifically on the needs and requirements of your organization. This article will outline the high level steps your organization should take to make sure you have all the information necessary to move forward with an Applicant Tracking System.

Hot Issues

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:07:49 -0500

I'd like to conduct a little poll, and see if we can get some talk and solutions flowing...

I would like everyone to think for a moment, and answer the below question by responding via a comment to this post.

What is the #1 recruitment issue/problem/dilemma that you organization is facing right now? (What keeps you up at night?)

Sum it up in a sentence. You're only allowed 1 thing! Pick the most critical to your business.

Social Networking Technology

Mon, 08 May 2006 15:39:39 -0500

When you speak with American recruiters, everyone is registered and actively using this new internet technology for recruiting purposes.

Yet, in Canada, either recruiters are keeping quiet about it, or it hasn't really taken off.

Have you used, or are you currently using this new technology, and if so, what specific product are you using? How have you integrated it to your corporate recruiting processes?

What do you think so far?

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 13:59:49 -0600

Well, here we are folks, you asked for a portal to educate, share ideas and express opinions and we delivered. The new site is up and running and we are curious to know what you think.

Our goal is to keep current in site technology, content and provide you with a tool and a resource to aid you in becoming a true Recruitment Professional.

With that please, let us know what you think and we'll take everything into consideration of the best interest of the group. If you would like to be more candid, please click on the "Contact" button on the top left of the site and email us directly.

TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS, AND SOFTWARE IN THE WORKPLACE

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:39:31 -0600

A study by Ipsos-Reid

Toronto, ON – According to a new Ipsos-Reid survey conducted on behalf of Microsoft, three-quarters (75%) of employed Canadians or unemployed Canadians who are looking for work, say that when choosing a place to work, technology tools and software are an important consideration. However, one in five (20% or approximately 2.5 million*) employed Canadians do not think their company is committed to providing its employees with the latest and best software, technology, and tools and 13% (or approximately 1.7 million) do not think their company provides them with the tools and software they need to
be their most productive.