The title of this article comes from a conversation with a senior-level HR professional who demonstrated a level of awareness that many employers seem to … Read more
The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems
First of two parts By Dr. John Sullivan What’s wrong with corporate job interviews? Pretty much everything! Interviews are the second most used and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Using a Performance Review Form in a Structured Interview
I’ve been in the trenches long enough (with many of you, actually) to know there are so many issues demanding your immediate attention every day that … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Help Avoid Negligent Hiring Lawsuits
The first line of defense … is a good offense, and a good offense against negligent hiring lawsuits is your careful investigation of each employee’s … Read more
Avoid This Common Recruiting Mistake — and Forward This to Your Management Team
While talking about customer service on a radio program, I shared a customer service nightmare story last week that also happens to be a perfect analogy … Read more
Transform HR Into a Revenue-Impact Function to Increase Your Strategic Impact
Note: I’m writing this “think piece” as part of a series of articles designed to expand your thinking about strategic HR. HR and talent management … Read more
Does SmartRecruiters Funding Point to the Future of the ATS?
Recruiting does not need to be difficult. But, in most cases, it is. According to Aberdeen’s 2011 Talent Acquisition Lifecycle report, even the most … Read more
Talent Software Vendor iCIMS Gets New Partner, $35 Million Investment
HR talent software vendor iCIMS has a new business partner and $35 million to spend on expansion. The company announced this morning that private equity … Read more
You’re Hired! But Not With That Credit Score
As we move more into the New Year, the job market gives some signs that it may finally be starting to pick up the pace. According to Career Builder’s … Read more
Jerry Sandusky Denied Employment After 2010 Background Check
Philadelphia TV stations are reporting that former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was denied the opportunity to coach at a local college last … Read more