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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Nov 26, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are a cornerstone of higher education in the United States, enrolling and supporting a significant portion of the nation’s Hispanic and Latino student population. Defined as colleges and universities where 25% or more of undergraduate students identify as Hispanic, these institutions have been instrumental in fostering academic success for one of the fastest-growing demographics in the U.S. Over the last decade, the Hispanic population has grown by nearly 10 million, with Hispanic and Latino students now accounting for a significant share of college enrollments.

The Importance of Staying Connected with Gen Z Candidates After They Accept an Offer
Nov 22, 2024

Recruitment is no longer just about securing an offer acceptance—it's about keeping candidates engaged and excited as they prepare for their start date. A recent RippleMatch survey found that 73% of candidates will continue passively searching for other roles even after accepting an offer. This means that organizations must rethink their post-offer communication strategies to reduce the rate of reneges and build strong connections with future hires. Here's our top advice for keeping candidates warm in between extending and offer and their start date.

Need help understanding Gen Z? Download our quick fact sheet on key Gen Z stats, download our Salary Benchmarking Guide to understand how to offer competitive compensation, or request a demo of RippleMatch to find out how we can connect you with top Gen Z talent.

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Tips for Hosting Virtual Internship Programs in 2021
RippleMatch
In 2020, many companies were forced to host their internships virtually, with little time to plan. The ability of university teams to adapt in-person programs in as little as a few months or even weeks was impressive, but many lessons were learned from the hastily-formed programs.
How to Leverage Diverse Partnerships to Connect With Top Black Talent
RippleMatch
Now, more than ever, companies understand the importance of building diverse teams. However, Black workers remain underrepresented in the fastest growing markets and industries. Almost half of Black private-sector employees work in low-salary industries like retail, food service, or healthcare, which have the highest share of workers making under $30,000. Conversely, Black workers are underrepresented in high-growth and high-paying industries like financial services, information technology, and professional services. Even in industries with high representation, like retail, Black employees are rarely represented at the executive level.
How (and Why) You Should Make ‘Job Security’ Part of Your Recruitment Marketing
RippleMatch
This year’s graduates face challenges they never could have imagined when they entered college. The unexpected emergence of COVID-19 led to decreased employment rates, changes to work environments (largely a shift to remote work), and new hiring practices. Now, with the end of the school year just around the corner, juniors and seniors continue to face an uncertain academic and professional future.
6 Ideas To Build Community During A Remote Internship
RippleMatch
Internships are about so much more than work. They’re also an invaluable opportunity for potential future candidates to get a feel for company culture, colleagues and build a sense of community with their fellow interns. But shifting to a remote internship can make building those same relationships more difficult. In fact, in a RippleMatch survey of over 1,000 college juniors and seniors from 235 schools, only 44% of students rated community-building with peers as a positive experience during their remote internship.
6 Things We Know About How Generation Z Communicates in the Workplace in the Era of COVID-19
RippleMatch
Tech-savvy, independent, and impact-focused are a few of the descriptors that come to mind when thinking about Gen Z. But changes brought about by COVID-19 means there are many new things for managers and campus recruiters to learn about this generation. One major facet is understanding how Gen Z communicates in the workplace -- especially a remote one.
6 Ways To Refresh Your Recruitment Marketing To Appeal To Generation Z
RippleMatch
When shelter-in-place orders went into effect at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers were forced to pivot to a fully virtual recruitment strategy. Nearly a year later, many workplaces and universities have remained remote and job seekers’ priorities have changed. Now that we’re well into 2021, how well does your current approach to recruitment marketing address the needs of Gen Z candidates in the COVID-19 era?
7 Tips For Effectively Managing Gen Z Employees
RippleMatch
With all the time and money invested in recruiting talented early career candidates, getting a signed offer letter is only half the battle. Retention is important too – especially to ensure that new graduates develop into future leaders at the company. So how can you effectively manage young employees and help them develop as rising professionals?
5 Ways To Make Professional Development A Part of Your Recruitment Strategy
RippleMatch
Professional development matters, especially for Gen Z. In RippleMatch research, we’ve found that professional development ranks in the top of Gen Z’s list of priorities when searching for a job, and is one of the most influential factor when this generation considers accepting an internship or job offer. However, you don’t need to wait until you’ve already hired a candidate in order to get started on their professional development. One way to stand out to Gen Z talent while recruiting is to “show, don’t tell” your dedication to professional development. This approach is especially valuable in a time when many students lack professional resources due to remote learning, canceled internships, and limited in-person networking events. So instead of only showing up to virtual career fairs, incorporate these ideas to help potential candidates develop professionally while also expanding your employer brand.
24 Companies with Innovative and Award-Winning Accessibility Practices
RippleMatch
Making your workplace accessible and friendly to potential and current employees with disabilities is not just the right thing to do—it will make your business stronger. A study conducted by Accenture, the American Association of People with Disabilities, and Disability: In found that organizations prioritizing accessibility had 28 percent higher revenue, and people with disabilities represent the third-largest market segment in the United States. By bringing in employees with different abilities and backgrounds, your business will make better products, understand your customers more, and will foster an open, strong community.
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