We want to thank everyone for their participation in this contest. The competition was the fiercest we have seen and there are some phenomenal sourcers who … Read more
A Letter From SourceCon's Mother
We received this letter this morning from SourceCon Dude’s mother. Please re-post and pass the word along… Read more
Being on the Cutting Edge Can Be Rewarding
This is the first of a series of three articles discussing Microsoft’s approach to building pipelines and talent communities. The articles are entitled: … Read more
Sourcing: Group Training Best Practices
What is the most effective way to train people in the art and science of sourcing? One of the most common forms of group training in the sourcing community … Read more
Research is Research, No Matter What
Just about a year ago, if you said to me recruitment research is very similar to business research, I would probably think you are from Mars. Don’t … Read more
Ain’t No Cure For the Summertime Blues!
Summer = time for taking vacations, spending time with your kids who are out of school, and taking it a little easier. Stop and smell the flowers, enjoy … Read more
Who Do You Trust, And Why? Part 2
Success is a byproduct of personal commitment, of cooperative interpersonal behavior, of willingly giving and receiving candor from competent people. … Read more
Who Do You Trust, And Why? Part 1
Trust is a vital interpersonal skill. Effective people are more understanding of the elements that influence trust than are people of less interpersonal … Read more
The Sourcing Plan: Selling the Hiring Manager on Smart Sourcing Tactics
When a job order is received from a hiring or HR manager, often the first thing he or she will want to know is how you plan to source quality talent. … Read more
May 2009 Newsletter Available For Download
Please check out our Box.net widget (see the menu bar to the right) –> The May 2009 newsletter is available for download in PDF format. Please … Read more