If you have not done your homework in the past before using a pencil and paper test to hire people (or even if you only use scores to “guide” … Read more
Accommodating the Renaissance Job Seeker
For the next few minutes, let’s take on the persona of a talented job seeker, based in North America, who is looking for a mid- to senior-level … Read more
An Action Plan for the Anniversary of September 11
With the anniversary of the events of September 11 approaching, many managers are wondering, what is the appropriate way to respond? Should you memorialize … Read more
Labor e-Procurement Technology Explained
Over the years, I have heard labor e-procurement technology referred to by many different names in branding campaigns, including human capital management … Read more
Pre-cruiting Nurses
I was talking recently with a staffing professional in the healthcare industry about his sourcing approach. He was lamenting all of the money he spent … Read more
Reduce Advertising Expenses and Invest In Your Recruiters
The economy will recover, and the most important thing you can do now is to upgrade the quality of your recruiting team. I’d like to make a business … Read more
Some Tips on Better Selection: How We See What We Expect To See
Interviews are examples of how easy it is to abandon the tools of objectivity ó the scientific method, logic, and the rules of evidence ó for … Read more
HR Is Just Overhead?
HR is just overhead. Have you ever heard that before? If you haven’t, please tell me where you work. I’ll send my resume to you first thing in … Read more
Why Workforce Planning Fails, Part 2
Last week, we took an overview of the eight catastrophic failures that have occurred in workforce planning in the past, looking at the areas where … Read more
Why You Should Be Worried About the EEOC
Did you know the EEOC employs a staff of full-time industrial psychologists? You probably don’t even care very much. But you should. Industrial … Read more