For years, recruiting and talent acquisition has lived in a bubble at many organizations; something that simply “happened” before the human resource teams stepped in once a candidate became an employee. Today, research has shown that what is happening before the first day – employment branding, candidate experience, selection & onboarding – impacts all areas of human resources. From strategic learning plans to improved employee engagement and even improved retention, recruiting is as vital a part of your core HR strategy as ever before.For years, recruiting and talent acquisition has lived in a bubble at many organizations; something that simply “happened” before the human resource teams stepped in once a candidate became an employee. Today, research has shown that what is happening before the first day – employment branding, candidate experience, selection & onboarding – impacts all areas of human resources. From strategic learning plans to improved employee engagement and even improved retention, recruiting is as vital a part of your core HR strategy as ever before.