As in print publications, recruitment advertising on the Internet usually has several objectives. Obviously, the first and most important is to locate high … Read more
Recruiting & Turnover – Part II
Last week we discussed some theories of the causes of turnover. We referred to research done by Peter Hom and Rodger Griffeth. Many of you have asked for … Read more
The Two Rules of Searching
If you find that searching the Internet isn’t producing the candidates you want, maybe it’s time to change your ways. Let’s consider two … Read more
Recruiting from Welfare to Work Programs Part II of II
We are a society that lives by standard expectations, norms and procedures. You want a job-you write a resume, read the paper, network, fax, call, and … Read more
Turning Over Rocks … Without the Work
“Recruiters spend half their days searching for resumes and not doing the job for which they were hired: to recruit.” That’s the downside … Read more
Are Candidates Clicking?
Pssst. I’ve got a job for you. “Banners that whisper are more likely to be listened to than banners which shout.” That’s the view … Read more
Retention and Turnover Part I: Theory of Causes
Why do people choose to come to a company in the first place? Why do people stay at a company or leave? What motivates each behavior and how can employers … Read more
Searching the Internet: Using Chat Events
If you think that chat on the Internet is only for those with super-charged hormones, think again. Talented people race to join colleagues in discussions … Read more
Recruiting from Welfare to Work Programs
“We are creatures of habit and many people, recruiters included, are risk averse?” (from Gately@compuserve.com July 1, 1998 ). Recruiters often … Read more