Editor’s note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles that they have heard about but may have missed. That’s why every Friday, we’re republishing … Read more
No Good News, But No Bad Either Expected From Friday’s Jobs Report
Labor economists are expecting what passes for good job news these days when the U.S. government reports its July employment numbers tomorrow. A … Read more
Are You Ready For the Recruiting Nightmare Heading Our Way?
According to a recent USA Today article, the U.S. birthrate is in sharp decline and is at it’s lowest levels in the past 25 years. Here’s probably a few … Read more
Think You’re Helping Students With Unpaid Internships? Think Again
I’ve never been a fan of unpaid internships and I’ve never been with a company that has offered them (at least on my watch). People who work … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Insights Into Hiring First-Time Employees
Earlier this year, the Houston Chronicle ran an interview with a teen-ager on the subject of her first “real job.” Here are the highlights (a link to the … Read more
Show Me the Money — the Top 10 Revenue Impacts of a Great Hiring Process
Many are surprised to learn that in growing corporations, recruiting can have the highest revenue impact of all of the HR functions. That is a powerful … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why You Should Let Your Workers Watch the Olympics
Do you expect to have problems with your employees wanting to watch the London Olympics at work? If it seems like a silly question (that is, you wonder why … Read more
SHRM Background Check Findings: How Survey Results Can Get Twisted
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently released their 2012 survey results on employers’ use of criminal background checks and we wanted … Read more
What “Ted” Can Teach Managers and Entrepreneurs About Hiring & Firing
Anyone catch the movie Ted yet? If you’re a business leader or entrepreneur, you need to. First of all, it’s hilarious. But, it’s also uncanny how a young … Read more
Commit Your Candidate With This 10-Point Checklist
Does this sound familiar? You are having a great conversation with a “rock star” candidate who has applied for one of your positions. You share the details … Read more