“If you really want to be an effective senior leader, you must look outside your company, your country, your industry, your area of functional expertise by … Read more
It’s About the Work, Not the Job Description
It was a mid-sized technology services company in the middle of the U.S. The company had always been challenged finding and retaining good technology … Read more
Job Postings in the Age of Social Media
I don’t know about you, but my least favorite thing to create is a job posting. Don’t get me wrong, it brings in great candidates, but I prefer to be on … Read more
Change the Way You Think About Job Descriptions
Before you hire, you need a clear understanding of what you need, and why. What is required needs to be focused on the work that needs to be accomplished. … Read more
What to Do About Job Seekers Who Aren’t Reading Job Descriptions
Reading this article word for word will take about three to four minutes out of your day. That’s not a ton of time in the grand scheme of things … Read more
Suffering a Shortage of Applicants? A Checklist Covering the Top 10 Reasons Why
When a corporate recruiting function conducts an audit, I find that the resulting data usually reveals that the recruiting problems that dramatically … Read more
How Not to Write a Job Posting
Seventh Circuit Holds That the ADEA Also Covers Job Applicants, Not Just Employees Employers should keep an eye on a case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for … Read more
Few Tips to Spruce up a Job Description
Job descriptions are super important. The description helps a candidate know the job requirements and skills needed for the job. If done accurately, a job … Read more
The 3 Dimensions of a Job: Style, Pace, Risk
I’ve spent over 25 years in human capital management and I’ve gotten 10 certifications in the space. Through the use and study of various assessments and … Read more
Hire For a Mission, Not a Job
“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in the event of … Read more