We spend a lot of time talking about a lack of qualified people, especially in relation to the coming workforce shortage. But I’m going to argue that … Read more

This is the final installment of a three-part article series on how recruiters and HR professionals can begin to talk and think like CEOs. Being more like … Read more

In Part 1 of our article series about pushback on hiring managers, we discussed why pushing back on a hiring manager is necessary for recruiters’ … Read more

The way that CEOs and senior managers talk and act is quite distinctive and easy to notice. Because I have had the opportunity to be a CEO, and also to … Read more

Few individuals would disagree with the fact that CEOs are the leaders of their corporations. CEOs are clearly powerful people who provide direction to … Read more

Being a corporate recruiter is a thankless job. It requires staying on top of tons of paperwork; keeping up to date with a myriad of federal, state, and … Read more

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to get managers to spend much time on recruiting? No matter where I travel in the world, an almost universal … Read more

In many organizations, the recruiting function reports directly to the HR function. Good, bad, or in between, this is one of life’s realities … Read more

From my past life as a consultant, I can recall some notable occasions in which a company thought better of hiring me for an engagement. There are a few … Read more

Having just finished cycling this summer from Finland to Equator, I am ready to get back to the important business of recruiting. Call me negative if you … Read more