One of the most valuable, yet often underused, resources available to the average practitioner in this business are the relationships they build with … Read more
Blind People in the Workplace
Everyone who has been in the placement business for a few years has stories to tell. Some are humorous and unbelievable. Others are weird and tragic. We … Read more
Using Metrics to Manage a Recruiting Department
As many of you know, I host a monthly metrics discussion group (see below if you’d like to participate) for corporate recruiting managers. In our … Read more
One-Size-Fits-All Competency Lists?
Every so often I write about the benefits of doing a job analysis to discover critical job competencies. No sooner are the electrons dry than I hear from … Read more
Who’s the Boss?
Who needs to be satisfied with the results of the recruiting or staffing department? This is an important question, and one that may decide if you keep … Read more
Using VMS Technology To Achieve Diversity Goals
Have you ever thought how HR and recruiting technology can help with corporate diversity spending initiatives and programs? Read on to find out how vendor … Read more
What’s In Store for 2003: A Considered Perspective
Many things are shaping the business, employment, and recruiting landscape for 2003. The economy is still kicking us in the pants and has been since the … Read more
Recruiting Top Talent to Unglamorous Places
I continually get complaints from managers in “bad weather” areas in the northern U.S. and Canada who claim that it is impossible to recruit … Read more
Using Performance Profiles to Improve Recruiter Effectiveness
It is my contention that the only way to systematically hire superior people is to clearly define superior performance before beginning any new job search. … Read more
A Candidate’s Perspective
The “resume crush” of the last two years has sent many of you scurrying to find new applicant tracking systems that pre-screen and rank … Read more