THE EVOLVING WORLD OF RECRUITING Search, recruiting, human capital management, staffing, talent acquisition, headhunting, and even flesh peddling are all … Read more
Developing Experienced Recruiters
Several months ago in The Fordyce Letter, a reader wrote with a not-uncommon problem. He owned the finest training products in our industry, but they sat, … Read more
Is It Parachute Time?
When to Rescue Yourself from a No-Win Search By Jon Bartos “It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others … Read more
The Competency-Based Interviewing Questionnaire
The use of a customized “Competency Based Interviewing Questionnaire” by both you and your client will help ensure that you properly measure … Read more
Placements and the Law
HOW TO CRUSH CONSULTING COMPETITION “I don’t meet competition. I crush it.” – Charles Revson, founder of Revlon, Inc. Revson died … Read more
Editor’s Corner
A recent (and ongoing) debate about third-party recruiter ethics in various forums, blogs, and discussion groups has been long, tedious, and judgmental in … Read more
Inducements, Kickbacks, Bribes, Sweeteners
Blurring the ethics line or just good networking practice? The employment market is candidate driven these days, and it appears to be a long-term trend. … Read more
Changing Retirement Reality
Despite the warnings of the retiring boomer workforce, the 17th annual Retirement Confidence Survey indicates that 24% of workers intend to retire at age … Read more
SHRM Study: Globalization Spurs Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility is one result of corporations going global, with about 80% of the businesses surveyed in seven countries developing some … Read more
Chatter: Minimum Wage Limbo, Korn/Ferry Musical Chairs, and Never-Ending Friending
Limbo Time for Minimum Wage… Will they or won’t they? The proposed two-year increase in the federal minimum-wage pay hike faces another … Read more