Few individuals would disagree with the fact that CEOs are the leaders of their corporations. CEOs are clearly powerful people who provide direction to … Read more
Technology Trends: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Dateline Chicago, October 2004, HR Technology Conference This is a story of missed opportunities, lack of vision, not enough courage, and hope for the … Read more
Using Graphology to Predict Performance?
I recently read an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution (Friday, October 15, 2004) about using graphology as a hiring tool. A bespectacled lady … Read more
Stagployment: What Slow Job Growth Means
It seems that we are going to remain in a slowly growing talent market for some time. The unemployment rate has hovered around 5.5%, give or take a tenth … Read more
Employee Perception a Common Roadblock to Diversity Referrals
Diversity recruiting has long been a hot topic in the HR community. In recent years, it’s also become one of increasing interest among senior … Read more
Shootout at the Not-OK Corral: Comparing Various Interviewing Techniques
Let’s have a no-holds-barred interview shootout. Winner takes all. But first, the fine print. Let’s establish the selection criteria. For … Read more
Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Recruiters
Being a corporate recruiter is a thankless job. It requires staying on top of tons of paperwork; keeping up to date with a myriad of federal, state, and … Read more
Is Your ATS an Asset or Liability?
In the past few weeks I’ve written about two seemingly unrelated issues ó the shift in corporate America to emphasizing the hiring of … Read more
What’s Shaking Your World? Emerging Themes and Trends in Recruiting
Around this time of year, as the days get shorter and the weather a bit cooler, I find myself reflecting on the themes and trends that have emerged over … Read more
Online Networking: Is It a Monster or a Messiah?
Networking has long been an essential part of business. More importantly for some, it’s also been a part of a successful career. According to recent … Read more