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
Resist the Temptation To Do Everything (Part 5 of a 5-part Series on Upping the Ante on Talent Acquisition)
This is the fifth and final article in a series (part 1; part 2; part 3; part 4) on how to redefine recruitment. The author, a veteran recruiting leader … Read more
Embrace Measurement and Metrics (Part 4 of a 5-part Series on Upping the Ante on Talent Acquisition)
This is the fourth article in a series (part 1; part 2; part 3) on how to redefine recruitment. The author, a veteran recruiting leader within several … Read more