I’m often asked, who are the “visionaries and thought leaders” in employment? In most professions, identifying the leaders is relatively … Read more
But, Doctor, It Just Won’t Die!
When an old king dies and a new king is crowned, his subjects acknowledge the continuity of power by chanting, “The king is dead. Long live the … Read more
Why I Would Hire The Spy, Robert Hanssen
Sounds crazy right? Well, let me explain. Mr. Hanssen knew something the rest of us seem to have lost sight of. He was technologically astute, and could … Read more
What’s Going On Out There?: A Follow Up
Well, I asked for it and I got it! Last week’s survey got a strong reaction, indeed, as hundreds of you sent in responses. So many, in fact, that … Read more
Something Terrible Happened In Wakefield
On December 26th, seven employees working in a Wakefield office park showed up to work, just like the rest of us do everyday. They had plans for the day … Read more
Forget What the Dictionary Says: Retention Comes Before Recruiting
In the buyer’s recruiting market of the past several years, our urgency to get open positions filled (what I like to call “cheeks in … Read more
The Journal about the Talent War: ER Expo 2001
There was a moment of concern at the very beginning of the first day of ER Expo 2001, when I came across two people sitting on the steps outside the … Read more
Just How Good A Recruiter Are You? Here’s A Test!
Do your clients see you as a great recruiter – or as a necessary evil in the recruiting process? Here’s a test we’ve developed to see if … Read more
Military and Civilian Experience, All in One
There are over 11 million former military personnel in the active civilian workforce today (according to www.census.gov). Besides the nearly 200,000 who … Read more
Layoff Reports: A Valuable Resource
I am sure many of you peruse or are sent layoff reports on a weekly basis from organizations such as Lee Hecht Harrison, AIRS, or TheStandard.com. But how … Read more