When 97%of the people in an area are working, the only way to get new talent for your firm is to ?poach/ steal? them from another firm. Now if this makes … Read more
Internet Recruiting on a Shoestring ? 5 Tips to Success
The evolution of the Internet as an everyday tool for communication, information, education and business is having as significant impact on the way we … Read more
The Case of the Frustrated Manager
I got a call not long ago from a manager in a large organization who was completely frustrated by his recruiting function. He was at the point of simply … Read more
Negotiating Yourself Out of the Corner You Talked Yourself Into. Part III of III (Living “La Vita Negotiator”)
I hope in reading this final section on negotiations I can assist you in achieving a better understanding of the steps and processes needed to become a … Read more
The World?s Most Effective Recruiting Tool ? Have The CEO Call Them!
I am often asked by managers and recruiters… “What is the most effective recruiting tool?” As a data driven person I know immediately … Read more
Eliminate Relocation Expenses by Tapping Transitioning Military
The Internet is not a passing fad, and resume databases continue to proliferate as a cost effective recruitment tool. For those recruiting managers with a … Read more
Agencies – Morphing into the Future as Talent Agencies
Are agencies going to disappear as the Internet makes it easier and easier for companies to directly recruit? What is going to happen to the employment … Read more
Still Crazy After All These Years: The Validation Problem
OK. Suppose you listened to my ?Chicken Little? speech and decided to do a validation study. Where do you start? What do you use for criteria? Supervisor … Read more
Don’t Hire Them… Hire Their References!
It is interesting that a large majority of all U.S. firms use reference checks as a final screen for their applicants. However, few have any data to prove … Read more
If You Build It, They Will Come
In my previous article we talked about the importance of doing your homework before beginning your search. Once you have a clear understanding of the … Read more