Retention is still the most important issue facing business leaders today. Oh sure, there is a pause in the action of the talent wars as the shock waves of … Read more
The Incredible Cost of a Bad Hire
Recruiting costs are like the weather… everyone talks about them, but no one does anything. Well, you can do something about recruiting costs ? if … Read more
Competition for your Internal Candidates
We can all agree that the development of internal employees is good for your company. Promoting internal growth generates enthusiasm and productivity among … Read more
Another Little Survey: Service Level Agreements and Contracted Performance
As those of you who read my columns regularly know, once in a while I like to pose a question to all of you, collect the feedback, and write a column … Read more
This Way To Stay Programs, Not Exit Interviews
Don’t just do exit interviews. Develop stay programs. In Part One of this series, I made it clear that, in my view, an exit interview is like an … Read more
It Takes All Kinds
As a medium, the Internet has grown faster than any other technology in history, including the telephone, radio, TV, and cable. Traffic to corporate … Read more
Key Steps in Effective Layoffs
Few firms really know how to do layoffs right, and unfortunately, there really aren’t any “how-to” books or seminars on layoffs. But … Read more
Career Sites: A Look at the Industry Giants
We live in confusing times. As we worry about our family, friends, personal security, and the security of our economy, it seems a bit trivial to be … Read more
How To Take on Tough Times and Win
In this time of turmoil and economic uncertainty, human resources/staffing departments need to focus on three main areas: strategic staffing, future … Read more
Making It Into The End Zone
The end game is everything. This part of the recruiting process comes to down to hiring a great person within reasonable compensation terms. At this point, … Read more