6.3.2021

Preventing Unconscious Bias, Candidate Ghosting, Community Events & More!

Alaant Advisor Preventing Unconscious Bias Candidate Ghosting Community Events

by Miranda March

+ About the Alaant Advisor

The Alaant Advisor is your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on in the world of recruiting.

Here's what's happening this week:

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WATCH: Want Top Talent? Speed Up Your Hiring Cycle

via Facebook

Alaant's Miriam Dushane explains why a speedy hiring cycle is crucial to acquiring the best talent in today's competitive job market.

Tired of Being Ghosted by Candidates? Here Are 5 Ways to Fix It

By: Miranda March via Alaant Blog

As if there aren’t enough challenges trying to fill open positions these days, another obstacle has become commonplace: recruiters are increasingly being “ghosted” by job seekers…

Webinar: Unconscious Bias: Pronouns, Gender Spectrum, and Building Belonging in the Workplace

via Monster.com

Join Monster and a panel of experts via zoom on June 14 at 2pm for a discussion on creating an inviting recruitment process, unconscious bias watch outs, and tips for ensuring you don’t accidentally miss out on qualified candidates. Register, here.

Community Events:

Excitement is Bubbling for the 9th Annual Take a Sip for TRIP!

via Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program and Rensselaer County Housing Resources

On Thursday, June 10th @ 6:30pm “Take a Sip for TRIP”! This is an exciting online event where your investment combines both mission and fun - a perfect opportunity to (re)connect with neighbors, friends and colleagues. Register now, here!

June Learning Café - Juneteenth: An American History of the Long Road to Freedom

via The Early Care & Learning Council

Learn more about Juneteenth: An American History of the Long Road to Freedom. This Learning Café presentation will be held via zoom on Thursday, June 10, 2021 12-1pm. Register now, here!

Join ESSAE for their Virtual Spring Summit on 6/10

via Essae.org

Join the Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc.’s for their Virtual Spring Summit on Thursday, June 10 at 8:30am to 12pm. The day features two engaging panel discussions: Remote vs Back to the Office and Hybrid Events: Budget, Technology, and the Future. Register now, here.

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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