Posts by Leah Singer
Hiring Technology-Based Jobs for the Remainder of 2023
As the technological landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, so do the hiring trends in technology-based jobs. The second half of 2023 promises to bring about exciting shifts in the way companies recruit and onboard tech talent. From remote work becoming the norm to the rise of niche skills, staying ahead of these…
Read MoreWhy Are Job Applicants Ghosting You?
In today’s job market, companies face numerous challenges when it comes to hiring the right talent. One growing phenomenon that has perplexed employers in recent years is job applicant ghosting. It is frustrating when candidates suddenly and inexplicably cut off all communication during the hiring process. Yet, if we dive deeper into the process, there…
Read MoreIdentifying AI Generated Resumes
As an executive recruiter, one of the most important tasks is to find the right candidate for a job. In today’s tech-driven world, this task is becoming more and more difficult as AI-generated resumes are becoming more common. AI-generated resumes are created using algorithms and machine learning to generate resumes from job descriptions and other…
Read MoreVideo Interviews: Live Applicant Coaching
When hiring managers encounter or suspect that a candidate is receiving live coaching during video interviews, it can present a challenge in assessing the candidate’s true abilities and suitability for the role. As an organization, it is imperative that internal expectations are put into place. Is a candidate suspected of live coaching automatically disqualified? Is…
Read MoreFocus on Hiring: Leaving 2022 Buzzwords Behind
Staffing is always a wild ride and 2022 was no exception. Buzzwords like ghosting and quiet quitting flowed freely within recruiting, talent acquisition and people operations. Then another word made headlines as Merriam-Webster named gaslighting as its word of the year. Most often we associate gaslighting as manipulating someone into making them question their own…
Read MoreThe Twitter Exodus Doesn’t Translate to Filled Jobs
Twitter has laid of 50% of its staff. The remaining Tweeps were issued an ultimatum – go ‘hardcore’ or get out. Now, It looks as if thousands more employees will exit, opting to take severance instead of continuing their tenure at Twitter. Yet, the exodus (voluntary or involuntary) from Twitter doesn’t necessarily translate to more…
Read MoreCompliance: Planning Beyond the NYC Salary Range Law
The NYC Salary Range Transparency Law is now in effect. However, the law gives us insight beyond updating and adding salary ranges to positions that can be performed in part or in full in New York City. Moving forward, all job postings (including active postings advertised before November 1st) will require a ‘good faith’ and…
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Consequences of Salary Transparency Laws
Salary transparency laws have been cropping up over the past several years. States and cities across the country have acknowledged that there are persistent wage gaps that have limited lifetime compensation largely for women and POC. However, there are consequences and challenges to these laws that leave many with mixed feelings. Overall, these laws create…
Read MoreNYC Salary Range Transparency Law Now in Effect
After much debate and delay, New York City’s salary range transparency law is now in effect. Starting November 1st, organizations with four or more employees (including owners & contractors) must provide a ‘good faith’ salary range for any internal or external job posting, job advertisement or transfer opportunity that will be performed all, or in…
Read MoreSpending Scale Backs Don’t Include Tech
Facebook announced a potential layoff of 10% of its workforce in July. Google and Walmart are missing their earnings projections. It feels as if every large organization is banging the drum of layoffs, spending cuts, and reorganization going into the last quarter of 2022. Companies that are worried about the economic downturn will likely cut…
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