There are many facets and procedures that need to be addressed correctly if recruiting is to be a cost-effective and successful endeavor. The list is long, … Read more

In the early history of the Roman Empire (B.C. ó Before Russell Crowe) there was an outspoken member of the Roman Senate named Cato the Elder. While … Read more

While visiting with numerous applicant tracking system vendors at the recent HR Technology Expo in Chicago, a common theme began to emerge that left me … Read more

I have helped numerous companies improve their employer-of-choice brand image over the years. But recently I was asked about an interesting related issue: … Read more

The sales manager booms: “Get me someone with a winning attitude!” “Sell me this pen (ashtray, placemat, or anything else handy)!” … Read more

I was speaking recently with an engineer who was in the midst of thinking through whether to accept an offer from a another local firm or stay with his … Read more

This week a group of HR/staffing professionals ó consisting of in-house staff, consultants and contractors; third-party recruiters; and vendors of … Read more

Recruiters are under pressure. Third-party recruiters are feeling the pressure of the current economy, as corporate clients are cutting back on use of … Read more

Most firms miss the boat when it comes to identifying their recruiting competitors. They assume that their competitors for talent are the same companies … Read more