So often managers cannot clearly explain what kind of person they need to fill a position. They call up the recruiter with a new position but with very … Read more
Online Screening of Job Applicants: A Better Tool
Continuing to use the resume as the primary source of information for matching people with jobs is like hammering away at a square peg that has been shoved … Read more
The Operative Word in Agreement Is “Agreement”
I am frequently amazed at how just at the minute I feel “writer’s block” and don’t have the slightest idea what to write about ? … Read more
Alternatives to Hiring More People: Tips for Managers
In times of tight budgets and low growth, managers need to think twice before hiring more staff. Hiring people is expensive, time consuming, and even a bit … Read more
How Big Is Your Black Hole?
One of the most intriguing and mysterious phenomena of the cosmos is the “black hole.” The study of black holes, or what happens when a star … Read more
More on the Value of Customer Service
Reading Kevin Wheeler’s recent articles on customer service and the subsequent responses have sparked me to continue the discussion with a few … Read more
The Faster I Go, the Behinder Hiring Gets
No, it’s not good grammar, but it makes my point. Consider these facts: Interviews are basically worthless at predicting job performance. Read more
Customer Service, the Follow Up: Volume Is No Excuse
Talk about a hornet’s nest! Last week’s column on the lack of customer service in our industry got responses – lots of them. While most … Read more
Winning the Talent Wars by Redefining Retention
We still hear a lot of talk these days about retention. And the question business leaders and managers always seem to ask is, “How do you retain … Read more
Hold Evening Interviews: Interview Candidates When They’re Available
Managers often wonder why they have a hard time landing the best candidates. One of the biggest reasons is that delays, caused by the difficulty in finding … Read more