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One of the clearest signals I’m seeing in the Education / EdTech market right now isn’t showing up on job boards or in LinkedIn announcements. It is happening quietly. We are seeing significant activity around confidential Director, VP and C-level leadership changes, succession conversations and organizations reassessing whether the leadership teams that got them here are the teams they need for the next phase.
The hiring landscape is ever-changing and companies need to be able to plan for the future. So, what do companies need to look for during the next few years? 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is quickly changing how companies plan for and hire new employees. A growing number of companies are reverting to analytics to […]
In our media savvy world, we are continuously overloaded with ways to attract top talent. We can use the myriad of online tools to showcase our openings, use outside agencies who specialize in niche talent, offer lucrative employee referral programs, internal recruiting organizations or the “good old-fashioned” way, word of mouth. The question is, do […]
New employees can often be the most unpredictable part of business since an unproductive hire can cost a company both time and money. So, how does an organization limit the number of unproductive new hires? The solution lies in the company’s approach to recruiting and the collective factors that can play a part in identifying […]
2018 will see an increased focus on candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Though this trend is not exclusive to the Education industry, it will have a greater effect on inbound and hunted candidates and, ultimately, hiring success. Potential candidates now have more avenues (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, company websites) to discuss their experiences. With proper preparation […]
The Renaissance Network kicked off our 2018 events calendar at Bett2018. The London ExCel once again hosted a wide range of new innovations and inspirational guest speakers that push the educational possibilities inside and outside the classroom. Overall, the conference seemed to have a diverse range of international companies with many of the traditional tech […]
What will be the biggest trends in 2018? Last year we discussed the high demand for talent in the marketplace. I believe this is still correct, maybe even more so in 2018. In addition, candidates are getting multiple offers and this has made the market much more competitive. Another trend I’m seeing is the […]