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COVID-19 is a constantly evolving situation, but one situation that is not changing for many companies, especially those in essential industries, is the need to hire good people.

Orion Talent’s first virtual summit, Recruiting Beyond 2020, was held on October 1 to kick off Q4 2020.

When you’re trying to close with a promising candidate, time is of the essence.

There are many metrics that help Talent Acquisition professionals, Hiring Managers, and Human Resources departments gain insight into the effectiveness of their recruiting efforts. They need to examine not only each step of the process but how it affects the job candidates involved in that process.

Your employer branding ties your company together. It is a marketing strategy that represents your culture and tells potential candidates what it is like working at your company. The way in which your employees engage each other and candidates is the essence of your employment brand.

Leveraging a recruiter to hire military talent is a smart first step, but does that recruiter offer a training program?

Think back to the last person you had to fire. While there are many reasons that employers are forced to let go of employees, having your hand forced is rarely pleasant.

Recently, the folks at Accolo, an Orion Talent company, discussed with us five strategies for retaining employees over the long term.

When it comes to internal mobility, the days of starting work in the mailroom and ending up in the board room are pretty much over. Today’s innovation based economy relies on specialized talent, and many of the most in-demand jobs require both advanced degrees and specialized on-the-job experience.

When you think of the most desirable traits to have in your employees, you probably don’t put passionate employees at the top of the list. It’s more likely that you think in terms of work ethic, energy, and resourcefulness. You might even put creative spirit and a pragmatic approach in the workplace near the top of the list.

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