A snapshot of June Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Activity.
Talent Acquisition Recognizes Retention & Referrals!
HIRE. MOTIVATE. TRAIN. RETAIN.
On behalf of TA, Kudos to the following groups that had 0% reported attrition in the month of June.
- Mil OneSource
- HRSA VICP
Thank you for supporting retention efforts and helping make Pearl a Great Place to Work!
Pearl TA’s recruiting strategy includes encouraging employee referrals. We understand the value of the employee’s opinion and personal reference to job seekers. Employees can be a company’s best recruiting asset. Employees are brand ambassadors, ultimately supporting hire and retention goals.
DID YOU KNOW 84% of companies use employee referral programs. And here’s why:
• Referral hires are 40% more likely to be retained after one year than non-referral hires.
• Referred employees are 18% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.
• The cost per hire for employee referrals is typically lower than other recruiting methods.
- Employee referrals account for 30-50% of all hires, across the U.S.
- 88% of employers rate employee referrals programs as the best source of applicants.
- Referred candidates are 2.6% to 6.6% more likely to accept job offers.
- Using referrals increases retention by 40%.
- Referred hires stay 70% longer than other employees.
- Hiring referrals reduces company turnover by up to 20%.
- 88% of employers rate employee referrals as the best return on investment (ROI) for sourcing talent.
- 70% of businesses agree that referrals have the best culture fit for their company.
- Companies can create a talent pool that’s 10x bigger by gaining referrals through their employees’ networks.
Support Pearl’s Growth, Become an Ambassador, and Refer your friends and family to Join our Team at pinsourcing.com/jobs, pinsourcing.com/jobs/ky or submit a direct referral via the Employee Career Site and Referral Portal
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is in Pearl’s DNA!
As a social enterprise, Pearl was founded on the principle of offering hiring priority to a niche and skilled work force of those who experience barriers to employment.
TA Recognizes the ADA and Supports Individuals with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed by then President George W. Bush, on July 26th of 1990 and is a landmark legislation that has played a crucial role in promoting equality, accessibility, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities in the United States. The purpose of the ADA is to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of life, including employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications, by setting comprehensive standards for accessibility.
One of the ADA’s most significant impacts has been in the realm of employment. The act prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities and requires them to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate their employment. This provision has helped millions of Americans with disabilities secure and maintain gainful employment, fostering a more inclusive workforce.
You can find information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the official website of the United States Department of Justice. The Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing ADA regulations, and their website provides comprehensive information, guidelines, and resources related to the ADA. You can visit their website at www.ada.gov for detailed information about the act, its provisions, enforcement, and other relevant resources.
People with disabilities still experience lower rates of employment and labor force participation than those without disabilities despite some recent improvements.
2nd Quarter Outreach Highlights
The Workforce Development Team continues to foster and develop new and existing partnerships with community organizations and non-profits. We are excited to announce our connection with Easter Seals Crossroads Indiana, Bill Stetzel, Business Liaison — Pathways to Opportunity. In addition to the Indiana location, we have made connections with Easter Seals Greater Houston. Easter Seals of Central and Southeast Ohio. The Goodwill Easter Seals of Miami Valley, and Easter Seals Kentucky. During the month of June our team conducted outreach and added more than 39 new partners to our DE Partner Library for OFCCP compliance and outreach efforts.
Expanding our reach into the Behavioral Healthcare profession, listed below are some of the newly added organizations that our Workforce Development team has conducted outreach with to create new partnerships for referrals. Pearl continues to grow in areas that encompass our social impact and company mission. As a team and department, we are striving to make sure that our career path opportunities reach markets that will attract qualified candidates, in areas that support our mission and business needs.
| National Association for Rural Mental Health | American Holistic Health Association |
| Midwest School Social Work Council | Association of Oncology Social Work |
| School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) | Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness |
| Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW) | Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers |
| Indiana School Social Work Association | American Council for School Social Work |
Onsite Contact Center Careers
2023 Recruiting Season @ Pearl-Winchester is Off to a Great Start!
Onsite interviews began for our Winchester KY Contact Center, and it was a successful week with a total of 86 hires! The first training class begins August 14th, and we are well on our way to filling the August roster. TA is working hard to connect with Kentucky job seekers interested in working ONSITE!
Bring your qualified and customer focused Referrals to Pearl and earn extra $$*. Referrals should visit the Pearl-Winchester Jobs Page and apply at pinsourcing.com/jobs/ky. Watch out for more details from our CCO Operations Team on incentive and requirements. *Rules apply.
And, the Lextran Buses are rolling again in Lexington, branding our ad and local CSR spotlight! While we’re promoting our jobs through mobile marketing and expanding our reach into the Lexington community, employee engagement activities will be announced so that YOU too, can join in on the fun! SPOT the BUS again this hiring season. Details will be announced soon.
JULY Event(s):
What: Back to School – Movie Night
When: 7.28.2023
Where: BCTC Campus – 2020 Rolling Hills Rd. Winchester, KY 40391
We will join the community and support BCTC Movie Night. Pearl will be handing out school supplies to assist kids in the upcoming school year. Come out and say “Hi” to us, we will be under the Pearl Tent!
Social Circle
Social Media continues to be a great resource for attracting new leads, sharing information about our hiring, and employee engagement. Thank you Team Pearl for Helping us Grow!
In 2nd Quarter we yielded an 8% increase in our social followers.
Please Follow Pearl Interactive Network on social media. Like and Share our content and job opportunities to expand our reach into your communities and networks.
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