Gwendolyn Torres Hodgson

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Understanding the future of the talent tech market is essential when developing an effective talent strategy. We share our best practice tips for building a best-in-class tech stack - a critical piece of the journey to achieving your talent goals. #Talent #HR #TalentTechnology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #Technology

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According to the latest Mercer QuickPulse™ survey findings, maintaining current and comprehensive job content, and HR and managers selecting roles for desired outcomes were the most reported challenges with job architecture. Explore our results to learn more today. #HumanResources #FutureofWork #jobs

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COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING in order to be successful in Talent Acquisition! Communication is the glue that holds together all of the complex processes, interactions and nuances associated with the world of Talent Acquisition.  Outstanding communication throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle is what gets us from “good to great.” According to LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting 2024 report  (https://lnkd.in/eqmK9D49), communication is ranked the highest of the soft skills for recruiters to possess over the next five years. Effective communication is not just about conveying information. It’s also about building relationships, understanding needs, and aligning on expectations. Every interaction amongst all of the people involved in the process- recruiters, candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders- helps to foster meaningful connections and shapes the quality of the recruitment journey. When I think about the many wonderful recruiters I have worked with over the course of my 30+ year career, those who have mastered the art of communication have been some of my best performers.  This is not to take away from critical technical skills that are needed to be successful in this field, e.g., sourcing top talent, using analytics, and leveraging tools such as LinkedIn, using ChatGPT, etc.  Similarly, when I think of feedback I’ve received from hiring leaders about my team members over the course of my career, they tend to speak more about the communication skills of the recruiters they’ve worked with, and less about their technical skills.  So their experience with recruiters is heavily shaped by the quality of the recruiter’s communication skills and is what makes their experience most memorable. Successful Talent Acquisition professionals understand that communication is what ultimately forms the foundation upon which trust and understanding are built between all stakeholders involved in the recruiting process.  By fostering mutual understanding and trust, recruiters can streamline the hiring process, minimize misunderstandings, and help leaders make more informed hiring decisions. Strong communication practices also contribute to a positive candidate experience, enhancing the organization's reputation and increasing its attractiveness to top talent. Outstanding communication is foundational to a quality Talent Acquisition experience. I hope you all agree.

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On May 20, join this captivating conversation on merit-based compensation and its impact on work at the WorldatWork Conference. Register to hear LaCinda Glover, Belinda Roberts and Lisa Webb discuss the pros and cons, its effect on employee motivation and performance, fairness concerns and best practices for designing and implementing merit systems. #TotalRewards24 #compensation #HumanResources

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Learn about the benefits of adopting a scalable staffing strategy that can help your organization overcome skilled talent shortages and stay agile in a challenging hiring environment.

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Find out how aligned employers and employees are on topics ranging from compensation and culture to AI and DEI. Download your free copy of our 2024 Workforce Trends Report today.

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Learn about the benefits of adopting a scalable staffing strategy that can help your organization overcome skilled talent shortages and stay agile in a challenging hiring environment.

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In today’s fiercely competitive hiring market, #HumanResources managers face numerous challenges in landing the HR talent they seek. See this post for tips on how to hire and retain top HR talent.

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Let's chat about #burnout. Better yet how #HR and business leaders can help reduce it! Not sure where to start? Check out isolved's HR Trends report to see what your employees want.

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