As a novice world-traveler, your attention is drawn to the differences between your native culture and the foreign one you are immersed in. However, as you … Read more
An ROI Roadmap for Talent Acquisition Leaders
Recruiting leaders are constantly asked to justify additional investments in their team, tools, and technology. At the same time, they face increasing … Read more
The Power Problem of Hiring
Feeling powerless is one of the darker aspects of being human. Whether you’re a parent who can’t stop an illness from ravaging your defenseless child, or … Read more
Aim Higher … From Talent Acquisition Business Partner to Trusted Advisor
We hear a lot about being a “business partner” or having a “seat at the table” with our business leadership. As HR professionals we pursue this goal like … Read more
Leading and Managing a Team of Recruiting Professionals — Remember Who the Team Really Works for
Have you ever heard that old analogy: “the best salesperson often makes the worst sales manager”? Well, I am sure you can tell where this one is going. … Read more
I’ve Got Data Showing Whether Higher-paid Recruiters Are Worth More or Not
Predictive analytics is one of the hottest topics in business today. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Predictive analytics is … Read more
Big Data and Talent Acquisition: Why data-driven decisions are critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s war for talent
What is “Big Data”? As a talent acquisition leader with nearly 20 years recruiting in various verticals, I’ve heard a myriad of definitions and ways in … Read more
Recruiters Should Be ‘Business Partners.’ What Does That Mean?
Being a “business partner”: It’s often talked about in human resources and recruiting, but what does it mean? Joanne Rencher, chief … Read more
The Evolving Role of Recruiters
As many of you know, I’ve taken a new role and once again it is an opportunity for me to take a great team and move them forward. The organization I’ve … Read more
Jobs Don’t Have to Be Just Another Commodity
Here’s a fact about the jobs at your company that you may not like: they’re a commodity. You might think that what you have to offer is unique and the … Read more