As long as I can remember, there has been an ongoing discussion about the lack of transparency in the labor market. An improved transparency should lead to … Read more
When Applicants Hear Nothing, They Talk and You Get Hurt
You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on … Read more
We’re Ascending on a Bright Product Roundup
Last time we did this, we focused on startups. We’re going to branch out a bit and include some new services/tools that aren’t just startups. … Read more
We’ve Got Veterans, Absenteeism, Jobs, and Lawsuits, But No Laughs
If you’re here for a laugh, we’re going to disappoint you this week. Maybe it’s due to the memories Memorial Day evokes; maybe it’s … Read more
Monster Adds Social Connections to Job Board Listings
Monster took another step last week in its drive to become more social adding a “friends” connection to the thousands of listings on its jobs … Read more
It May Be Worth $100 Billion, But How Many Hires Will Facebook Get You?
As the investment world watches Facebook’s historic IPO today, marketers are beginning to wonder if advertising on the 900-million-member social … Read more
Rest Assured Stripping and Elvis Are Part of This Week’s Roundup
A new “matching” site, a new social media/employee-referral site, and the negatives of stripping. Yes, it’s our regular roundup of … Read more
Company That Powers College Career Sites Searched by FBI
The company that powers campus recruiting services, including NACElink, is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly attempting to hack into the … Read more
Report: One of Monster’s Latest Suitors Is LinkedIn
A report in Reuters has indicated that LinkedIn is among a handful of potential companies expressing interest in purchasing all or some of Monster … Read more
The Ladders Pitches; Bullhorn Reaches; Readyforce Betas
We got a pitch this week about The Pitch from The Ladders, which is doing a co-promotion with the latest unscripted TV show to air. From cable network AMC, … Read more