I was on the web doing some research the other day when I came across a really interesting article that makes some predictions about the future of the … Read more
The #1 Secret To Eliminating Costly Hiring Mistakes
First, be skeptical of anyone with a Ph.D. No, that’s not the number #1 secret; that’s just good advice (there might be a few exceptions to … Read more
A Profile in Recruiting Leadership: Some Suggestions and a Lesson Learned
Mark is a typical recruiting director. He is middle-aged and has been in the recruiting business for more than 15 years now. Previously he was an HR … Read more
Accommodating The Renaissance Job Seeker, Part 2
In my previous article on the “renaissance job seeker” we examined the great adventures of a senior-level technical job seeker looking to leave … Read more
Developing Great Managers, Part 3
When I left the military service years ago, my first civilian job was in operations management in the trucking industry. I went through an extensive … Read more
Identifying Top Performers for Succession and Workforce Planning
In order to do succession planning, you must first identify the “future leaders” of your organization who will be included in your succession … Read more
Six Sigma in Recruiting
From recent boom to ongoing bust, many recruiters and staffing departments are using the current time to adopt and implement some form of internal process … Read more
Becoming a Recruitment Marketer
In many companies, the unfortunate reality is that recruiters are seen as paper pushers. And in every industry ó be it healthcare, finance, … Read more
How Many Flats Tires Does Your Hiring Process Have?
More often than not, even professional interviewers don’t have a solid track record of good placements (good = placing people who are consistently … Read more
Why Applicant Tracking Systems Cause So Much Trouble
It often seems as if recruiters and technology are like oil and water: almost impossible to mix. I am rarely with a client for very long before the issue … Read more