This past year has been one of change, and a great deal of stress, for our profession, not to mention our economy and our political systems. As we sit down … Read more
Simulations: A Look Into the Future of Scientific Screening
The proliferation and evolution of the Internet has created momentum that is slowly moving the entire hiring process online. This trend has led to the … Read more
Making the Business Case for HR and Recruiting Programs
If human resources professionals are to survive and prosper , it is that much more essential that they refocus their efforts on “building the … Read more
Free Resumes… Come and Get Them!
I know many of you are saying to yourselves, “Free resumes? There’s no such thing! There must be some sort of a catch.” Well, I’m … Read more
Background Checking: A Small Price to Pay
If you knew that spending an extra $50 to $100 per hire could potentially save an employee’s life, and save your company millions of dollars in … Read more
Hiring the Best: Step One — First Contact
The underlying theme of each of my ERE articles is the need to collectively consider all aspects of the hiring process when implementing changes. Everyone … Read more
What’s Your Time Worth? Scheduling Automation is Here
A few columns ago I discussed the use of new technologies that could extend the reach of recruiters, lessen the need for staff focused on administrative … Read more
Code Words and Hiring: A Bad Mix
When you were growing up, was there anything better than spy movies? Remember when two spies would meet at a caf? in East Berlin, and give the sign and … Read more
Online Candidates’ Expectations: Content and Tools
Visitors to your corporate careers website are a demanding bunch. They are the ones holding the mouse. To get them to commit to becoming a candidate, you … Read more
The Best College Hires Graduated Two Years Ago
If you need immediate help on a project, don’t hire a recent college grad. Instead, “poach” a college grad from two years ago that a … Read more