I’m going to put this into a car analogy. Reliable is a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. Flashy is a Chevy Camaro or a Dodge Charger. You really can’t be … Read more
Is There Really a War For Talent, or Are We Just Paying Lip Service to That?
Accenture’s 2014 College Graduate Employment Survey compares the expectations and perceptions of 2014’s university graduates with the realities of the … Read more
5 Things to Get Your Mobile Recruiting Back on Track
We sleep next to our phones, unlock the devices an average of 150 times each day, and we’re even seeing mobile device separation anxiety, or nomophobia … Read more
Yes, You Really Do Need to Screen Temporary Holiday Employees
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and that means Black Friday, shopping online, and holiday music overload as we get ready for the big gift-giving … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Hiring Just For Skills Can Be a Big Mistake
Harvard Business School found that four factors are critical to success in business: Information; Intelligence; Attitude; and, Skills. The surprise was … Read more
Recruiting Transparency Can Be Scary, But It Might Be Just What You Need
We’re all on this “transparency” bandwagon in our hiring practices. We make sure to be ultra transparent about everything — except the real … Read more
Actually, Contract Workers Really ARE the “Cream of the Crop”
There is a common misconception that contract workers are lower-level or not the “cream of the crop.” This misconception stems from the picture many people … Read more
Is It Finally Time to Ditch the Phone Interview?
In the 1870s, we were first able to transmit speech electronically, thanks to Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray. Over the years, phone technology … Read more
Out in the Real World, a Lot of Jobs Just Aren’t That Amazing
It’s difficult to attend an HR and recruiting centered conference and not find yourself sitting among a choir while one of our industry’s messiahs preaches … Read more
Examining the Growing Trend of ‘Ban the Box’
Employers often seek as much information as possible about their candidates and the strengths and competencies they can bring to the company. But is asking … Read more