Q. When you target a company for a specific search, how do you identify the “right” person to call? Donna F., Omaha A. Here are several tips on … Read more
The Talent Crisis
The climate is changing, and I’m not talking about global warming. Our business climate is undergoing significant shifts. The talent pool is … Read more
Placements & the Law
SIX OTHER PLACEMENT FEE OPTIONS AND WHEN TO PROPOSE THEM If all you talk about is that tired old “one percent per thousand” contingency fee, … Read more
Do You Negotiate or Surrender?
Does this set of circumstances look familiar? An experienced recruiter markets a management candidate to a company that is not a client. The company agrees … Read more
Whirlpool’s Global Talent Director Moves On
John Havenaar, global director of talent acquisition at Whirlpool, recently chatted with ERE about his decision to depart the company after five years and … Read more
Retention Problems Begin During the Hiring Process
In most organizations the recruiting function is entirely separate from the retention effort, yet the design of the hiring process has a dramatic and … Read more
Business School Survey: Tuck, BYU, ESADE Are Tops
A survey of regional, national, and international business schools has been released, and the study’s authors say the results can help business … Read more
How to Recruit the Best Passive Candidates
Passive candidates are, by definition, people who are not currently looking for a job. Despite this, most people in this category would be willing to … Read more
The Boomer Brain Drain: 77% of Companies Lack Strategies
While hardly a day goes by without recruiters bemoaning the worker shortage due to baby boomer retirements, a new study points to an alarming lack of focus … Read more
Biotech in the Triangle: Raleigh Gets New HQ, 500 Jobs
Clinical services firm PRA International has just selected Raleigh, North Carolina, for its new, expanded headquarters. The move will create nearly 500 … Read more