Candidates are people, not targets
Many aspects of the recruitment process could be improved. Our content series Recruitment:re-invented looks at the ways recruiters, clients and candidates will benefit from a shake up. Candidate engagement is one of the most crucial elements of any recruitment process. Top talent tends to be passive, and passive candidates need more persuasion and support than […]
Recruitment re-invented: Fixing what’s broken
If recruitment is working so well, why are multiple agencies hired to do the same job? It’s time to own up to the failures of the industry. Ending bad candidate and client experiences is what Solutions Driven was born to do. Our founders worked in corporate recruitment and saw the worst of the industry; we wanted to […]
Driving Recruitment: What Autonomous Vehicles Will Do to the Job Market
Driverless cars and autonomous vehicles are tech’s next frontier, but could it spell trouble for job markets? Senior automotive business growth specialist Gerry Park outlines what’s ahead for the industry. Recent news that automotive giant General Motors is doubling headcount at its autonomous vehicle unit Cruise was cause to celebrate for some. Ramping up staff in this […]
Retention, Recruitment, and the Need to Hire Right
Retention is turning into a huge issue for companies of all sizes. What can businesses do to hang on to the talent they have attracted? How many times have you been told that there’s a global talent shortage, and attributed your poor retention to it? Enough times to be bored and frustrated, we’ll bet. Worse […]
Diversity in 3D Printing
Why are so few women pursuing a career in 3D printing? Alina Tubman, Talent Acquisition Manager at 3D Systems, joins the discussion as we outline why it’s vital to get women involved in the sector to stave off a harmful talent shortage. Talent shortage concerns It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of a […]
Why Business Critical Roles Might not be What You Expect
Identifying critical roles for your company’s success is a vital part of hiring the best talent and should form a key element in your hiring strategy. But what is a business-critical role, and how can you recognise one? Chances are, your company’s identification of this type of role relies on a gut-feel assessment, the role’s […]
Improving Workplace Culture in Manufacturing
In the midst of a challenging shortage of talent, manufacturers should be trying to make their workplaces as appealing as possible to potential candidates. Improving internal culture is the first step. It’s no secret that employers of all shapes and sizes are struggling to attract the right kind of talent. Manufacturers in particular are experiencing […]
AI Driven Recruiting: Is AI in Recruitment Effective or Not?
What place do AI tools have in the search for top talent at a global level? Should we believe the hype? We examine the ins and outs of AI in the recruitment process. A university professor once accused me of being a Luddite as we debated the necessity of artificial intelligence technologies in the modern-day […]
Millennials in Manufacturing
Millennials are now the largest demographic of the global population, but why are so few interested in manufacturing careers, and what can be done to change their minds? The sector’s stability depends on it. Worrying statistics for the manufacturing workforce In the U.S., the public perception of manufacturing is generally good; it was ranked […]
Semiconductor Industry: Closing the Gap
The upcoming CS International Conference will serve as a stark reminder that the industry’s continued success is bad news for existing and future vacancies. Enjoying growth The developments in the Internet of Things (IOT), artificial intelligence (AI), mobile technology and automation have caused a boom in the semiconductor industry. While the global industry’s predicted growth from $463.5 […]
