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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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5 Perks and Benefits To Offer Your Gen Z Employees
RippleMatch
Generation Z college students are graduating into one of the best job markets in years, which means companies across all industries are amping up their traditional compensation and benefits packages to attract talented candidates. Many firms and employers are offering unique perks and benefits designed to cater to Gen Z that go beyond traditional health benefits and compensation. However, not all benefits are created equal and there are some that are especially suited to the Gen Z crowd. So which perks and benefits should you invest in to attract Gen Z talent?
5 Stats That Show Just How Competitive The Current Labor Market Is
RippleMatch
We’ve heard about instances of “candidate ghosting,” and employers are constantly being told that this is the tightest labor market seen in years. But just how competitive is the current labor market, and how does it affect day-to-day recruitment operations? To help you understand how your current recruitment strategy fits into the bigger economic picture, we rounded up the most compelling stats that showcase just how tight today’s labor market really is and what it means for talent acquisition professionals.
4 Ways Your Hiring Process Should Set Entry-Level Employees Up For Success
RippleMatch
From job descriptions to onboarding, there are several steps to designing an effective hiring process. But designing a hiring process for entry-level candidates comes with unique challenges and requires an extra level of consideration.
5 Innovative Ways to Recruit On Campus
RippleMatch
Today’s college students are graduating into one of the best job markets in years, reports show. 65% of employers intend to hire recent college graduates in 2019 according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, and a 2019 NACE Job Outlook Survey found that employers plan to hire 16.6% more new graduates from the Class of 2019 than they did from the Class of 2018 for positions in the United States.
SMS Recruiting: Should You Be Texting Job Candidates?
RippleMatch
With today’s low unemployment rate and the emergence of employee ghosting, it’s never been harder to fill job openings quickly and efficiently. Communication, as always, remains the key to nudging candidates down the hiring funnel—but email and phone tag can make getting in contact a struggle.
5 Ways to Recruit Diverse Talent at the Entry-Level
Kate Beckman
Research shows that the more people in a company that are from different backgrounds, races, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, the better a company is at dealing with challenges, working efficiently and problem solving. This makes it imperative to build diverse teams at every level of an organization, from entry-level teams to executive leadership. While there are different strategies to achieve balanced teams, recruiting diverse candidates at the entry-level and prioritizing retention can lead to a stronger workforce as time goes on.
10 Organizations that Support Professionals in the LGBTQ Community
Kate Beckman
When Pride Month arrives every June, it’s a reminder of the importance of supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ community. So for Pride we wanted to recognize 10 organizations who are doing just that – these organizations hold conferences, offer scholarships, and create a space where professionals in the LGBTQ community can talk openly about the unique challenges they face in the working world and how to overcome them. Not only are these organizations a great support system for professionals in the LGBTQ community, but they can also serve as a great resource for companies to find and connect with talented LGBTQ candidates.
Millennials vs. Gen Z: Key Similarities and Differences in the Workplace
RippleMatch
Download our infographic on Millennials vs. Gen Z for a visual side-by-side comparison of these two generations.
4 Recommendations For Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions
RippleMatch
As the labor market continues to tighten, competition for top talent is increasingly fierce. Creating a clear and concise job description is a must if you want to ensure that you are reaching the right job seekers. However, you also need to be highly aware of the language you use when creating these descriptions.
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