The New York Times had an article recently regarding hiring practices and succession practices at Google – and Lord knows if Google is doing it, it must be … Read more
Another Tech Deal: IBM Buying HR Software Maker Kenexa for $1.3 Billion
Another big acquisition in the HR world: IBM announced this morning that it was buying Kenexa, a leading provider of recruiting and talent management … Read more
It’s Important to Be Positive, But Make Sure You Don’t Get Delusional
I’ve written before about positivity psychology in the workplace and the many benefits that can come from it. But there is a risk of positivity swinging … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Accountability Is a Two-Way Street
By Mel Kleiman Action is routinely taken against job applicants and employees because of misrepresentations on their resumes. On the other hand, I’m … Read more
Weekly Wrap: $720 Million Spent on Engagement and This Is All We Get?
Employee engagement is one of those topics that people can’t seem to get enough of. There are a lot of reasons for that, but mainly, I think it is … Read more
Labor Department Clarifies Compliance Rules For Internet Hiring
If your employer does business with the federal government, you already know — or should know — the rules about Internet hiring. You know the four criteria … Read more
DESPERATELY WANTED! Job Applicants Who Aren’t Stupid
I’m looking to hire an additional recruiter for my team – business is brisk, we are growing, blah, blah, blah. We’ve been in business 31 years, profitable … Read more
Three Ways That Mobile Technology Is Turning HR on its Head
Welcome to the new workforce: an army of remote and disparate workers who don’t clock in, don’t sit at a desk, and don’t work a 9-to-5. … Read more
Poll: Candidates Are Getting More Offers Than They Did a Year Ago
It may be a sign companies are wising up when it comes to top talent, or evidence that recruiters are vetting their sendouts better than ever, or maybe … Read more
The Market is So Bad for Grads that Companies Are Bending Over Backwards to Hire Them
This headline makes absolutely no sense, but please don’t shoot the messenger just yet. If you’re confused about what’s really going in with regards to … Read more