If an airline bought a new 747, and then let it sit for two months on the runway because they didn’t have a pilot, what would the cost be to the … Read more

As I said in my last article, most interviewers end up measuring candidates’ interviewing skills ? not their ability to do the job ? during an … Read more

When you’re seeking candidates with MBAs, you can make it your business to visit sites specializing in these masters. MBA Employment Connection and … Read more

Well, the holidays are over, and all of 2001 looms ahead. While most college students are still enjoying an extended winter break (or toiling away at … Read more

Here we go: a new year, a new century (really this time), a new president, and an uncertain economy. Are things going to go soft on the people side? Will … Read more

How many articles have you seen recently touting the fact that companies are taking often-ridiculous measures to attract good employees? But have they … Read more

Since the early 1980s, software has become a required tool for recruiters. Restrac, now called WebHire, and Resumix were the first on the scene in any … Read more

To me, the fascination with “Cost Per Hire” (CPH) is one of the last remaining black holes of staffing. A Black Hole, after all, is a collapsed … Read more

Have you ever walked into your office in the morning after battling traffic, and race to your desk to see your monitor covered with post-it notes, your … Read more

Wouldn’t it be great if job titles were standard across industries and employers? If “Programmer Analyst” always meant the same thing, … Read more