Author: Samantha McLaren Source: LinkedIn Talent Blog Eight in 10 talent professionals say soft skills (like creativity, collaboration, and adaptability) are increasingly important to their company’s success. And, 92% say these skills matter as much or more than hard skills. This data comes from LinkedIn’s annual Global Talent Trends 2019 report, which identified soft skills as the biggest trend transforming the talent landscape this year. As automation and artificial intell

Author: Nilofer Merchant Source: Harvard Business Review I could tell right away from the tone of his voice that the VP of Engineering wasn’t happy. He practically growled at me. He had just finished interviewing a job candidate named Anand, who I had directed his way, and was calling me to say he was going to pass. Just a few minutes earlier, Anand had called and raved about how well the interview had gone. He had interviewed for nearly a full day, meeting with different le

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The new workforce generation, known as Generation Z, will bring a wealth of emerging talent to organizations across the world. While it’s too early to know exactly how these digital natives, born from 1995 onward, will want to work, it’s not too early to start understanding more about their expectations. Analysts at Goldman Sachs believe Generation Z will be just as, if not more, influential than their Millennial predecessors (born 1977-1994). With such strong predictions we’

If you are searching for a new career or you are an eLearner earning your college degree online, you may have wondered if a recruiter could help you find employment more easily than if you take on the challenge by yourself. What might assist you in making the decision whether or not to utilize a recruiter’s services? Here are some pros and cons… Pros Steady stream of work. If you are good at what you do, then using a recruiter could be a great way of channeling a continuing s

Over the years, I’ve done more than my fair share of hiring. Between my background in direct sales, where I recruited a slew of people, to my role building the creative staff at my current company, I’ve developed an eye for what makes a great hire. One thing has become clear — traditional characteristics like solid skills and experience don’t necessarily make a great creative hire. And I’m not alone in that conclusion. According to a survey conducted by The Creative Group, ex