1.31.2020

Employee Referral Programs, Meeting Hiring Goals, Veterans in STEM Jobs and More!

Alaant Advisor Employee Referral Programs Meeting Hiring Goals Veterans STEM Jobs

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

Money Can’t Buy You Love – or Great Employees

By: Miriam Dushane via Alaant Blogs

With a job market that is historically tight, more companies are turning to employee referral programs to widen the candidate pool. In theory, it sounds great: entice a friend or colleague to join the team, and you’ll be rewarded with cold, hard cash. In reality, it’s far more complicated, and there’s no guarantee it will pay off…

96% of HR and IT Leaders Agree That Meeting Hiring Goals is Critical to Their Organization’s Success

via Yahoo Finance

Yet IT leaders identify HR as their lowest investment priority, according to new research from iCIMS. “In the same way new technology and data revolutionized marketing, it is now transforming HR, and organizations are accelerating their investment in new recruiting solutions to gain an advantage in the war for talent…

This All-Women's Super Bowl Ad is Helping Close the STEM Gender Gap

By: Renee Morad via NBC News

It’s the golden age of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And a new ad that will air during the Super Bowl is proving just that. To pay homage to women in STEM who are paving the way for future generations, skincare brand Olay is launching a Super Bowl commercial with…

Eye on Talent: New Year’s Resolutions for Jobseekers

via Alaant Blogs

Alaant, Managing Partner Miriam Dushane shares New Year’s resolutions for job seekers via this “Eye On Talent” segment on CBS 6 - Albany…

Congress Passes Bill to Spur Veterans’ Participation in STEM Fields

By: Brandi Vincent via NextGov.com

A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting veterans’ involvement in America’s science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education and workforce is bound for President Trump’s desk. The bill directs several federal agencies to initiate new efforts to help integrate more veterans into the heaps of STEM jobs that are already open across the country…

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this candidate, please reach out to us right away.

Christopher – Help Desk/IT Support

Albany, NY

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Experience providing clients with technical support, familiar with ticketing systems
Relevant course work: domains, password/resets, virtual applications, troubleshooting printer/cable issues, cisco switches, routers & modems, troubleshoot IP addresses
Additional competencies: Computer Configuration, Linux Administration, Windows Client and Server
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Windows 7,8, 10, Linux, Cisco routers, switches in virtual environments and basic JavaScript
Excited to learn and grow with a company within the IT field

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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