The unfairness and injustice of “the overqualified lie” is one of those issues that doesn’t seem all that important to you when you are … Read more
Crafting a Lofty Employment Brand: A Costly Proposition
What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago the U.S. economy was emerging from a slump, and as corporations maneuvered to garner a piece of the growth, … Read more
Recruiting Today: Good People In Difficult Times
I have serious concerns about many of my friends in recruiting. (Actually, I also have serious concerns about my other friends who can’t seem to find … Read more
Total Quality Management and Six Sigma Selling
A few years ago, American manufacturers discovered they were getting their quality “socks” beat off by Japanese manufacturers. The Japanese … Read more
College Recruiting Is Alive and Well
Despite the recession and the widespread layoffs, many organizations are continuing to pursue new college graduates. NACE, the National Association of … Read more
Employee Referrals or Recruiting Interrupted?
As recently as ten years ago, you were considered to be a forward-thinking, “with it” company if you offered your employees a gift certificate … Read more
Segmenting Your Careers Website Candidates
Corporate staffing has become firmly established as an online activity, focusing around the corporate careers website. Competitive advantage no longer … Read more
Why Don’t Directors of Recruiting Become VPs of HR?
Have you ever noticed that few directors of recruiting ever get promoted to the VP of HR position at their firms? Is this “glass ceiling” … Read more
Bridging the Reporting Divide
Over the last few years, we have seen a tremendous increase in the functionality provided by applicant tracking systems (ATS). Candidates create and update … Read more
Outsourcing: Why It’s Happening and What To Do About It
Internal recruiters face a new challenge ó one that has been growing for more than a decade but seems certain to gain speed. That is the challenge … Read more