Excellence matters, and technology advances so fast that the potential for improvement is tremendous. So, since becoming CEO again, I’ve pushed hard to … Read more
4 Strategies to Address the Coming War for Talent
Before we experienced the 2008 economic disaster, the phrase “war for talent” seemed to be overused by every corporate and agency recruiter I came in … Read more
An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page — Avoid the “Great to Good” Downward Spiral (Part 1 of 2)
There are fewer sad things to observe than a once-great firm sliding into mediocrity. You might not be accustomed to hearing the word “sad” and … Read more
How Prioritization Can Maximize HR’s Business Impact, Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this article I highlighted the many reasons why prioritizing positions, employees, and business units was necessary, and how it could … Read more
No Fences!
“I used to work that side of the fence.” I get that comment at least three or four times a day when I am making my business development calls. It is … Read more
The 10 Deadly Sins of Talent Management … That Can Quickly Bring Your Organization Into Mediocrity
Talent wins. If you look at the most admired and successful companies all around the world, those who have figured this out and found a way to get the best … Read more
The War for Talent Is Returning; Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
Here is a heads-up alert for you: be prepared because not only will the infamous “War For Talent” be returning to impact your firm, but it is already … Read more
6 Ways Recruiters Can Make a Difference
Never before has the time been riper for recruiters to make a real difference to the profitability of their firms. The differentiator between profits, … Read more
What You Need to Know About Evaluating Recruiters
Having worked with and trained many recruiters and owner/ managers all over the world, it is clear to me that almost universally, the first improvement … Read more
Avoid This Common Recruiting Mistake — and Forward This to Your Management Team
While talking about customer service on a radio program, I shared a customer service nightmare story last week that also happens to be a perfect analogy … Read more