In a recent Recruiter Realness post, I shared some of my favorite insights from other recruiting pros. One of those highlights came from Josh Rock, an … Read more
A Traumatic Job Search: “I Was Rejected for Embodying Company Values”
Chad Sanders, author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph, was asked during an interview with Brené Brown what he learned … Read more
Techsploration: What’s Measured in Recruiting Is Not Always What Matters
In one HR job I had, we went through a disruptive technology transition. Of course, pretty much any tech transition is disruptive. Even the best-laid plans … Read more
Beware Candidates Who Say “Always” And “Never” in Interviews
A study titled “Why New Hires Fail” recently discovered that 89% of hiring failures result from poor (or mismatched) attitudes — not a lack of … Read more
HR Famous: Let’s Argue About Whether Reference Checks Matter!
On episode 49 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss the … Read more
The Future of H-1B Visas
On Jan. 8, the outgoing Trump administration ruled to overhaul the H-1B visa program in favor of a wage-based system that gives priority to higher wages … Read more
Happening on ERE: When HR Tech Tactics Put Your Org at Risk
ERE legal columnist and employment attorney Kate Bischoff has a warning for you: “Don’t let cutting-edge technology companies use your logos on their … Read more
Did AMS Just Make a ’90s Music Video About Hourly Workers? Hell, Yeah!
“When it comes to hourly jobs, this is how we do it.” So begins “Hourly – A Totally 90s Music Video ft. Montell Jordan.” Yes, that Montell Jordan. … Read more
The Legal Lounge: Your Logo Should Be a No-Go on HR Tech Vendors’ Sites
Recently, HireVue admitted that their AI-fueled facial analysis of video interviews contained bias. For many of us who regularly lambasted this use of AI, … Read more
Do We Need a “Lemon Law” in Recruiting?
I remember when I bought my dream car. Seriously. It was amazing. I was so happy and proud of myself. It’s what I always wanted, at least for the most … Read more