The Brazen Blog

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In-Person Recruiting Events: Challenges & Solutions
The Brazen Blog
Jul 14, 2023

In-Person Recruiting Events: Challenges & Solutions

Many employers are reincorporating in-person recruiting events into their talent acquisition strategies for the first time in years since the pandemic began. Others have been ramping back up their in-person events for a while now. What almost every TA team is finding out is that in-person recruiting isn’t quite the same as it used to be. Most of the changes are due to shifts in the talent market—with unemployment rates low, active candidates may be less enthusiastic about carving out time to travel and meet potential employers face-to-face.
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3 Ways TA Directors are Driving Recruiting Innovation & Results
The Brazen Blog
Jul 12, 2023

3 Ways TA Directors are Driving Recruiting Innovation & Results

In today’s talent climate, talent acquisition directors are uniquely positioned to make a big (and lasting) impact on their organization’s recruiting process, hiring outcomes, and even work culture. Whether you’re vying for a promotion or just want to succeed in your current role, looking at what today’s top TA directors (i.e. the go-getters and award winners) are doing can serve as a source of inspiration and guidance to help you navigate the challenges you and your team face every day.
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How to Use Brazen to Create a Great Hiring Manager Experience
The Brazen Blog
Jul 05, 2023

How to Use Brazen to Create a Great Hiring Manager Experience

Many talent acquisition leaders have run into challenges when it comes to getting hiring managers to feel good about participating in recruiting events. There are a variety of reasons for this that can vary from one organization to the next or even change depending on the time of year and other demands on your hiring managers. Whatever the reason, working proactively to set your hiring managers up for success is one way to improve the outcomes of your recruiting events as well as your overall hiring process.
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Jun 30, 2023

12 Best Virtual Career Fair Platforms & What to Look For

Virtual career fair platforms are one of the most powerful tools for connecting employers and job seekers on the market today. Whether you are a company looking to host a virtual hiring event to find top talent, a University looking to connect your graduating students with employers, or an organization looking to host a multi-company virtual career fair, we’ve got you covered in our review of the best virtual career fair platforms of 2023.
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5 Top Priorities for Talent Acquisition Directors
The Brazen Blog
Jun 27, 2023

5 Top Priorities for Talent Acquisition Directors

No matter what kind of talent acquisition director you are, there’s a lot of buzz and movement in the talent world right now. With so many challenges and uncertainties around, it can be challenging to know what your top priorities should be. Taking into account all the factors in today’s business climate, here are five priorities for TA directors to focus on right now.
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The Keys to Nurturing Talent & Filling your Candidate Pipeline: Insights from Ricky Russell, CHRO at University Medical Center
The Brazen Blog
Jun 20, 2023

The Keys to Nurturing Talent & Filling your Candidate Pipeline: Insights from Ricky Russell, CHRO at University Medical Center

In this episode, we have a special guest, Ricky Russell, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, Ricky shares his insights into talent management, recruitment, workforce planning, and creating a culture of inclusion and engagement. Join us as we delve into Ricky's background, his career progression, and the importance of business acumen in HR.
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Campus Recruitment in 2023
The Brazen Blog
Jun 09, 2023

Campus Recruitment in 2023

In this article, we’ll dive further into the world of college recruitment and cover: The definition of campus recruitment, the difference between campus recruitment and college recruiting, the benefits of campus recruitment, and campus recruitment event ideas.
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Decoding Cost per Hire: How to Determine & Decrease Your Recruitment Expenses
The Brazen Blog
Jun 08, 2023

Decoding Cost per Hire: How to Determine & Decrease Your Recruitment Expenses

Recruiting and hiring new talent is a critical process for any organization, but it is also financially demanding. Determining your cost per hire is crucial to understanding the financial impact of your recruitment efforts and optimizing your hiring strategies. The formula most commonly used to calculate your cost per hire is Internal & External Recruiting Costs divided by Total Number of Hires. In this blog post, we will delve into the key factors involved in calculating your cost per hire and take a look at how hiring events can decrease your recruitment costs.
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What Kind of Talent Acquisition Director Are You?
The Brazen Blog
Jun 07, 2023

What Kind of Talent Acquisition Director Are You?

Leaders come in all types and styles. Read on to learn about the types of TA directors and see if you can identify which applies to you. (Hint: you could be more than one!)
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