On December 26th, seven employees working in a Wakefield office park showed up to work, just like the rest of us do everyday. They had plans for the day … Read more

In the buyer’s recruiting market of the past several years, our urgency to get open positions filled (what I like to call “cheeks in … Read more

There was a moment of concern at the very beginning of the first day of ER Expo 2001, when I came across two people sitting on the steps outside the … Read more

Do your clients see you as a great recruiter – or as a necessary evil in the recruiting process? Here’s a test we’ve developed to see if … Read more

There are over 11 million former military personnel in the active civilian workforce today (according to www.census.gov). Besides the nearly 200,000 who … Read more

I am sure many of you peruse or are sent layoff reports on a weekly basis from organizations such as Lee Hecht Harrison, AIRS, or TheStandard.com. But how … Read more

Every once in a while I try to get you involved in my column and solicit your opinions and experiences. I have made half a dozen presentations during the … Read more

The goal of recruiting is clear and easy to articulate: hire the best candidate for the job (and of course, accomplish that for the lowest cost possible). … Read more

Recruiters are notorious for complaining about the lack of respect and cooperation they get from managers. Whether they are corporate types or external … Read more

Although there may still be snow on the ground in parts of the nation, for some people springtime is already in the air. In colleges and universities … Read more