The March 2009 issue of Fast Company lists its take on the 50 most innovative companies in the world. As I read their analysis, it seemed evident that the … Read more
Creating an Organizational Recruiting Strategy
It’s hard to believe how fast time goes by when our days as recruiting professionals are easily filled with overwhelming amounts of day-to-day … Read more
HR Getting Cut In Microsoft Layoff
Microsoft this morning said it would lay off 5,000 of its nearly 100,000 workers over the next 18 months starting with 1,400 today. The layoffs will be … Read more
Don’t Fire Your Recruiters Just When the Recovery is About to Begin
Hiring will start to recover in Q2, 2009, and now is the time to rebuild your recruiting team and massively upgrade your sourcing and hiring processes. If … Read more
Are You Prepared For a Jobs Depression?
Most fear to even to use the word “depression,” but now is the time for corporate HR to begin thinking about such an eventuality. As most … Read more
A Christmas Card for Recruiters – Thank You for All That You Do
Corporate recruiters are certainly not the most praised employees in any firm. During tough times they are laid off in numbers, and even during high … Read more
Thanksgiving, the Economy and Recruiting
As we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner (here in the United States), let us be thankful for the new era that is dawning. This economic slowdown is not just … Read more
Why Aren’t Search Firms Out of Business?
Given that: Corporate recruiters have access to tens of thousands of active candidates via job boards and specialized career sites. Corporate recruiters … Read more
Frame the Future You Want: 4 Things to Do Right Now
When the economic markets look grim, hiring is at a standstill, and budgets are frozen, perspective is what is important. As some have said, “When things … Read more
Weekly Update: Economic Concerns, Outsourcing, and Unethical Competitors
Hiring a Virtual Recruiter/Sourcer Tom Culligan is considering hiring a virtual recruiter/sourcer but wants some advice on compensation structure for this … Read more