Strategic talent management is about making one decision and making it right. Today I am going to show you how this key decision can be improved by … Read more
What Is Your Hiring Batting Average?
I am an unabashed follower of the HR philosophy of Jack Welch, former CEO of GE. He is a proponent of a “business-like” approach to HR that … Read more
Memo to My Hiring Manager
Dear Hiring Manager, Now that summer is almost over and vacations are ending, the challenges you face at work are beginning again, and in earnest. Although … Read more
Secrets to Really Analyzing Resumes
Any hiring manager or recruiter knows that the intent of a resume is to market a specific candidate. Jobseekers sit down and spell out the stories of their … Read more
How to Create a Strategic Plan for Recruiting
Right now, every organization is cranking up its strategic planning processes. Offsites are scheduled, calendars are being tweaked, and the annual routine … Read more
Why You Must Implement an Evidence-based Assessment Process
There was an interesting story in the July 19 edition of Time about Dodge & Cox, the San Francisco-based mutual fund company. Here’s the opening … Read more
Attract Reluctant Applicants by Compiling Your Selling Points
Many organizations struggle to get enough high-quality applicants. While corporate websites, job boards, and events generate lots of flow, most agree that … Read more
Not Enough Recruiters? Maybe You Need a Talent Scout Program
Are you facing talent shortages? Do you need more help but have no headcount for more recruiters? Are you working in an industry where talent isn’t … Read more
The Single Most Powerful Question in Recruiting
It’s the million-dollar question in recruiting that almost no one asks. It’s a simple question, and one that car salespeople around the world … Read more
Understanding How Candidates’ Work Goals Influence Staffing Decisions
Parts 1 and 2 of this article discussed how a tight labor market impacts the importance of hiring decisions and explored ways to adjust selection standards … Read more