The document summarizes interviews with HR leaders from Fortune 1000 companies about their recruiting strategies and pain points. Key findings include:
- Most companies use a combination of internal and external recruiting, though some rely more heavily on one over the other depending on the industry.
- Popular applicant tracking systems vary by industry but include Taleo, Brassring, and proprietary systems. LinkedIn is widely used to find passive candidates.
- Top metrics companies want to improve include time to hire, quality of hire, and cost per hire. Quality of hire is difficult to define and measure.
- Biggest pain points include developing employer brands, finding candidates with the right skills, and competition over talent. Companies are