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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business Review

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), late 2015 was the most difficult hiring period in four years. Following are three such innovative approaches for connecting with top talent. But a few years ago, delays in signing new hires were impairing its expansion; in 2013, the average time to hire was 100 days.

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Why Women Aren’t Making It to the Top of Financial Services Firms

Harvard Business Review

Even our definition of leadership often follows stereotypical male characteristics. Instituting a talent brokerage model in which hiring and promotion decisions are made not by individual executives but by diverse committees with representation from both the business and human resources is also important.

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The Rise of the Rude Hiring Manager

Harvard Business Review

Data compiled for The New York Times by Glassdoor found that an average interview process in 2013 lasted 23 days versus an average of 12 days in 2009. Make certain that everyone who’s being considered for a position is given the courtesy of a definitive response within the stated timeframe. Hiring Human resources Job search'