“Sorry, it’s not in the budget for next year.” I hope that’s not your answer when someone asks you what you’re planning on … Read more
2004 – What Now?
Well, here we go! The news to coin a phrase is all over town. The combination of three straight years of tax cuts, intelligent Federal Reserve policy and … Read more
Feeling Good About Yourself
Recently, while attending a Board Meeting at one of my clients, we were discussing their strategic plan and the associated timetable for its … Read more
Diversity – The Business Case For Diversity
I wish TFL readers and their loved ones a happy, healthy, successful and peaceful 2004. Recently we were in the midst of Boston’s first … Read more
HR’s Dirty Little Secret: Nobody Is Reading Resumes
Now through the end of the year, ERE will be re-running some of the most popular articles from 2003. This article was originally published on June 2, 2003. … Read more
What’s Going On in the Corporate Staffing World? Results of Our Recent Survey
Two weeks ago I presented a survey to compare how things are looking in the staffing world today versus 18 months ago. While there weren’t too many … Read more
The Turnover Tidal Wave Is Coming: Are You Ready?
Now through the end of the year, ERE will be re-running some of the most popular articles from 2003. This article was originally published on September 22, … Read more
Checklist for Assessing a Director of Recruiting
With the economy turning around, it seems as though almost every major firms is beginning a search for a new director of recruitment or employment. But as … Read more
Magical Hiring Formula: Just Measure These Three Core Traits
Based on surveys and operational reviews we’ve conducted over these past 10 years, it appears that there is one common hiring mistake which just … Read more
Science Threatens To Replace Gut Reactions?
I often get the feeling recruiters and hiring managers think science takes the “gut” out of hiring decisions. To me, these comments reflect 1) … Read more