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5 Facts to Know about Hispanic-Serving Institutions
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
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.

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How to Navigate Early Career Hiring in a Recession
How to Navigate Early Career Hiring in a Recession
Kate Beckman
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, talent teams experienced a hot market with candidates in the drivers’ seat — one so competitive that it had been referred to as ‘the war on talent’. But an economic cooldown at the tail end of 2022 has shifted companies’ focus from fighting for top talent to planning for worst-case scenarios by tightening budgets and instituting hiring freezes and layoffs.
5 Ways to Foster an Inclusive, Multi-Generational Workplace
5 Ways to Foster an Inclusive, Multi-Generational Workplace
RippleMatch
Currently, there is a grand total of five generations in the workforce — with Millennials making up the majority of the current workforce, and members of Gen X holding 51% of leadership roles. By 2025, Gen Z will comprise nearly 30% of the workforce. In order to have a harmonious work environment, it is essential that talent leaders make a conscious effort to create a workplace that is inclusive of workers of all ages.
Representation Matters to Gen Zers Looking for Work
Representation Matters to Gen Zers Looking for Work
RippleMatch
Generation Z has been vocal about the need for organizations to do better regarding diversity and inclusion. As the most diverse generation in U.S. history, they're often the ones who are on the front lines of the fight for social justice, and it is evident that the workplace is no exception.
3 Ways Talent Teams Can Supercharge Their D&I Efforts
3 Ways Talent Teams Can Supercharge Their D&I Efforts
RippleMatch
While many organizations are taking steps toward diversifying their workforce and making the labor market more inclusive for all through formal and informal policies, there is still much more progress to be made to better support traditionally underrepresented talent. And as more members of Gen Z — the most diverse generation to date — continue to enter the workforce wanting to see themselves better represented at all levels of a company, the need to improve D&I policies will only continue to grow. In fact, we found that 75% of internship and job candidates would reconsider applying to a company if they were not satisfied with its D&I efforts.
The Biggest Branding Challenges Companies Are Facing Today
The Biggest Branding Challenges Companies Are Facing Today
Kate Beckman
Most companies are aware that building a strong employer brand is critical for educating potential employees on what their organization does and values, and for existing employees who are helping to shape the community they have built and are looking to grow. But as we’ve shifted from a hot market to one marked by economic uncertainty and tightening budgets, organizations today are questioning whether it's the right time to amplify their branding efforts, or pull back on related expenses.
Candidates’ Attitudes Toward Reneges Remain Unchanged Despite Economic Cooldown
Candidates’ Attitudes Toward Reneges Remain Unchanged Despite Economic Cooldown
Kate Beckman
Despite moving away from the candidate-driven market we experienced in 2021 and early 2022, candidates today are unwavering in their liberal attitude toward reneges. In fact, some may be even more likely to rescind their offers this year.
75% of Gen Z Candidates Consider Company D&I Efforts When Deciding Whether to Apply
75% of Gen Z Candidates Consider Company D&I Efforts When Deciding Whether to Apply
Kate Beckman
In today’s professional landscape, most companies can agree: The future of work needs to reflect the future of the workforce. That means that as populations continue to become more and more diverse, representation at the professional level needs to rise as well. However, most workplaces are still behind on these goals, underscoring an urgency to progress on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, especially for the incoming generation of workers. In fact, that incoming generation is demanding it.
Gen Z Candidates Are Confident About Finding a Good Job or Internship This Fall — But Some More Than Others
Gen Z Candidates Are Confident About Finding a Good Job or Internship This Fall — But Some More Than Others
Kate Beckman
While late 2021 and the start of 2022 saw a candidate-driven market, recent layoffs and an economic cool down could spell trouble for candidates this recruiting season. However, when we asked students in August about their internship and job searches heading into the fall, it was clear that an uncertain future had little effect on their confidence in finding a good position this year. But some are more confident than others.
7 Ways to Foster Strong Recruitment Relationships With HBCUs
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.
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