Seeking to Attract Top Prospects, Employers Brush Up on Brands
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Human resources officers now find themselves courting interviewees who want, and even demand, a good reason to come on board.
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Some companies are reviving travel, with options on destinations, as bonuses for their best workers.
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Employers are experimenting with online virtual communities to screen prospective hires. It's creating some challenges for folks who aren't tech savvy.
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The way jobs are found and filled online is distinctly different from just a few years ago as employers use the Web to experiment with innovative strategies for spreading their messages and screening candidates.
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The company needs to focus on its core brand rather than launching new products.
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The company is on a steamy track, but there are still areas begging for attention.
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Social-networking site will launch premium services next year. Among possibilities: helping recruiters do "back door" reference checks. Photo: Staffing executive uses LinkedIn.
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Some of the best prospects may be found among the companies that have made the most of recent fair-weather conditions.
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Quite a few production houses are venturing into this new industry.
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These companies look like bargains, but be prepared for wild pitches.
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As the job market heats up, interest in online business networking is starting to soar - turning a one-time novelty into a necessity for millions of business professionals in search of jobs or business contacts.
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The most dynamic, future-oriented industries are having trouble finding qualified employees.
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Employers may soon be able to check job applicants to find out how easily distracted they are.
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Can two new ad campaigns save the struggling apparel chain?
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Several law firms are creating recruiting videos and Web sites to attract law students to their firms.
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For years, economists have taught their students a simple maxim: As employers hunt for workers, they want to get the best talent at the lowest price.
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A video game maker created a wish list of its ideal job candidates and set up a campaign to woo each one. A personalized iPod helped grab their attention.