A strong internal-mobility program is an incredible asset to your business — not just for the usual and obvious reasons but because there’s also a rising … Read more
Top Stories: LinkedIn’s Algorithm Experiments, Calendly Enters Recruiting, a Confusing Labor Market, and More!
The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that … Read more
John Zappe, Former ERE Media Editor, Pulitzer Prize Nominee, and Recruitment Journalist, Dead at 70
Editor’s note: I am saddened to report the death of a powerhouse recruiting editor and journalist. I first got to know John Zappe when I contributed … Read more
The Fallacy of Job Posts That Yield a High Quantity of Applicants
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a study of the top phrases in job postings that turn off job seekers, including “must handle stress well,” … Read more
Hiring Managers Are Not Hiring Experts
Funny story. Recently, a friend of mine wanted to tack on a side hustle and give grocery delivery a try. They got their first order and they were like a … Read more
California’s New Pay Transparency Bill: Will the State Go the Way of Colorado?
It started in Colorado, moved to Washington, Rhode Island, and New York City, and now it appears to be coming into play in California. It’s not the latest … Read more
Top Stories: Oversharing on LinkedIn, Holiday Hiring Issues, and More!
The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that … Read more
The Deprioritization of College Degrees in Hiring
“College degrees. It’s no wonder they’ve long been coveted. As recently as 2017 not having one was a serious impediment to employment and … Read more
Labor Market Posts Solid Results, but Some Industries Show Signs of Slowing
The U.S. labor market added a very robust 315,000 jobs in August, which was in line with economists’ expectations. The prior month’s report showed an … Read more