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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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7 Ways to Foster Strong Recruitment Relationships With HBCUs
RippleMatch
As organizations continue to prioritize diversity in hiring, many are turning to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to reach more Black internship and job candidates. However, to successfully recruit future employees from HBCUs, you’ll need to employ different strategies than the ones you may be leaning on to reach students at Primarily White Institutions (PWIs). Specifically, you’ll need to focus more on building relationships with those schools and their students, and offering support to HBCUs.
The Future of Work — According to Gen Z
RippleMatch
Generation Z is entering the workforce in troves, and bringing along with them new preferences for ideal work environments in which they can thrive and grow.
5 Obstacles Talent Leaders Are Facing Today
RippleMatch
With the fall recruitment season just around the corner, RippleMatch recently hosted a weeklong customer conference titled Now & Next to see how talent leaders are balancing the recruiting demands of today with the challenges of the future. To conclude the weeklong event, we asked a panel of four talent leaders across different industries — Cindy Loggins, Head of Emerging Global Talent at eBay, Grace Williams, Director of Early Talent and Internal Mobility at Palo Alto Networks, Tracy Mendygral, Senior Recruiting Manager at McMaster-Carr, and Vicky Higaldo, Vice President and Senior Recruiting Manager - Early Talent National Lead at U.S. Bank — to talk about their short-term and long-term goals when it comes to early career candidates, as well as how they are tackling challenges head-on. These are some of the key obstacles they shared.
Companies Going the Extra Mile to Support LGBTQIA+ Employees
RippleMatch
In recent years, many major companies have come forward in support of their LGBTQIA+ employees — which is crucial given that nearly half of LGBTQIA+ employees today reported that they experienced unfair treatment at work, and that the workplace is the second most common area where members of the LGBTQIA+ community experience discrimination (after ‘public spaces’). This Pride Month, we’re recognizing companies that are putting in the work to welcome LGBTQIA+ employees with open arms, and making the workplace a more inclusive place for all.
RippleMatch at NACE22: See You This June in Portland
RippleMatch
RippleMatch is proud to be making its way to Portland this summer to participate in NACE22, the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ annual conference for college career services and corporate recruiting professionals. As sponsors of the conference, you’ll spot us everywhere from manning our booth in the Expo Hall, to taking the stage to present our latest benchmarking data on Gen Z. We are very excited to see you there!
8 Common Misconceptions About Early Career Hiring
RippleMatch
You may have heard that early career talent is becoming an increasingly crucial talent pool, but who exactly are these candidates, and do you really need to tailor your recruiting strategies to interest them in your company?
7 Unique Challenges to Crafting an Early Career Hiring Strategy
RippleMatch
While recruiting for any role at a company can be tough in today’s tight labor market, early career hiring has its own unique set of challenges. The way that you attract, evaluate, and ultimately hire entry-level employees will likely differ from your approach to recruiting more experienced professionals. As you develop your early career hiring strategy, here are some of the main challenges you may encounter (and some of our recommended solutions).
How Entry-Level Recruiters Can Reduce the Gender Gap in STEM
RippleMatch
Despite comprising about half of the U.S. workforce, women are vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. A report from the American Association of University Women found that women make up only 28% of the workforce in STEM fields, with an even wider gap in occupations related to computers and mathematics (25%), and engineering and architecture (17%). While some progress has been made over the past fifty years, there’s still a long way to go in achieving gender parity in STEM careers. Entry-level recruiters — and the companies they work for — play a pivotal role in recruiting women into STEM and providing opportunities for advancement and success throughout their careers.
What Gen Z Workplace Values Say About the Future of Company Culture
RippleMatch
As employers navigate new working models in the wake of COVID-19 — such as remote-first, fully on-site, or hybrid — showcasing company culture to prospective employees has been more challenging than ever. Recent research from RippleMatch’s What Gen Z Wants report shows that company culture remains a key factor in the Gen Z job search, indicated by the value that these candidates place on work-life balance, a sense of community at work, and how companies have supported employees’ well-being during the pandemic. Our data further illustrates that company culture is not only helpful for recruiting new talent, but also for retaining interns for full-time positions after graduation.
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