Search consultants by nature are risk takers. Whether we are owners, managers, recruiters or researchers, every time we pick up the phone, we take risks. … Read more
Stud Or Dud: What Defines A Strong Candidate?
How many times has your heart been broken by a candidate that looked good at first and then fizzled as the interview process got rolling? The following … Read more
Diversity in Recruiting – back on jump status
Patrick Coyne was popular with the other sales people in his firm but he was always the lowest producer in his region and in the country. As a matter of … Read more
Measuring Quality of Hire: Good Idea?
Some things don’t need explanation: don’t touch the stove, always wash your hands after going to the bathroom, and don’t eat a garlic … Read more
Is It Time To Blow Up Our Recruiting Processes?
[NOTE: Please take my short survey on recruiting trends from last week’s article. The whole process will take you less than 10 minutes, and I will … Read more
Corporate Staffing: It’s a Risky Business
Staffing professionals are faced with risk daily. Risk comes from a variety of sources, and can be a strong motivator. What are some of the specific risks … Read more
Recruiting Top Performers: It’s Your Job!
article by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett This past Friday (March 26, 2004), Lou Adler penned an article for his ER Daily column entitled, Why You … Read more
Why You Must Hire Top Employees, Not Top Candidates
[Note: Someone sent me a note recently with the observation that there are frequently two themes in my articles ó one obvious and one hidden. This … Read more
Building a Better ATS? Part 2
This the second part in my article series on the limitations of applicant tracking systems. Part 1 provided a global perspective on some of the major … Read more
Stop Holding Us Back! Problems and Roadblocks in Recruitment
Twice a year, corporate recruiting leaders from around the world converge for several days of learning, sharing, networking, and good times at the ER Expo … Read more