While there are only three types of candidates in the world, there’s a world of difference in how you find and hire each type. If you’re not … Read more
Step Out From Behind the Curtain
A few years back, experimental psychologists were trying to learn the effects of feedback on performance. They designed an experiment that involved two … Read more
A Brief Guide to Successfully Implementing Recruiting Technology
Recruiters have typically been slow to adopt technology. Probably less than 30% of all organizations use applicant tracking systems, although they were the … Read more
Recruiting and Marketing
The world is changing. Okay, maybe that’s nothing new. But some of these changes are affecting how your company is able to attract and retain the … Read more
Are You Hiring the Best Candidates or the Best Employees?
Are you hiring the best candidates, or the best employees? There is a difference, you know. The best employees aren’t typically the best candidates. … Read more
Are You Accountable For Your Staffing Metrics?
At ER Expo 2003 West in March, I had the opportunity to meet many very interesting people. Our conversations ranged from discussions about applicant … Read more
How to Get the Right Information from the Hiring Manager
Hiring managers often cannot clearly explain what kind of person they need to fill a position. They call up the recruiter with a new position but with very … Read more
When a Plus Is Also a Minus
Sometimes we make a big deal out of little things. Sometimes we make too little out of big things. Sometimes we make nothing a plus. Read more
Retention: Can Your Turnover Rate Be Too Low?
During tough economic times, it’s easy to retain workers. Even the top performers are focusing on maintaining their job security, so they … Read more
Ask, Don’t Tell: The Key to Behavioral Interviewing Success
This happened twice this past week, so it must be important. It’s another strange and unusual case where behavioral interviews did not accurately … Read more