It is, in many respects, both the best of times and the worst of times for recruiting foreign nationals in the U.S. Most of the traditional sectors that … Read more
In Search of Silliness: The Perfect Competency List
Almost every week someone posts a request for competencies here on the ER Forum. It usually goes something like this: “I am a recruiter for XYZ … Read more
A Really Good Book: “Searching for A Corporate Savior,” by Rakesh Khurana
I rarely find a book about management or leadership very interesting. There are hundreds of volumes written about both topics, and almost all of them are … Read more
Measuring Your Employer Brand
article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett Last week I wrote about rebuilding a damaged or tarnished employer-of-choice brand. Based on the articles … Read more
Make Believe They’re Coming to Your House
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
Make Hiring a Process, Not an Event
For most companies, sourcing is a .5 Sigma process. If you’re familiar with Six Sigma, you’ll quickly understand the difference. A Six Sigma … Read more
Ergo Cartenga Delenda Est
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
Why Can’t My ATS Do What I Want It To Do? A Recruiter’s Perspective
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
Rebuilding a Damaged Employer Brand
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
In Sales, Attitude is Everything, Right?
The sales manager booms: “Get me someone with a winning attitude!” “Sell me this pen (ashtray, placemat, or anything else handy)!” … Read more