Executives talk about it. HR claims they are a part of it. Everyone agrees it is crucial. But what is strategic HR, really? Let’s forget about all the … Read more
Background Screening: How You Can Build a Better Candidate Experience
The economy is steadily improving and employers need every advantage they can get as the competition once again heats up for top talent. It’s a long-held … Read more
HR and HR Vendors: The Lonely Goalkeepers of the Business
I only played one year in junior high. That would be soccer (or football for the rest of the world). I loved it, but loved American football and baseball … Read more
Why Background Checks Are a Necessary Evil
By Patricia F. Weisberg The majority of employers today conduct some form of background check prior to hiring a new employee. This practice, while many … Read more
HR Lessons and Trickle Down Leadership in The Devil Wears Prada
Editor’s Note: With the Academy Awards taking place Sunday, TLNT asked some thought leaders to write about their favorite movie with a management or HR … Read more
Building a Brand: What Would Your HR Department “Elevator” Pitch Be?
If you had to create a commercial for your HR department, what would it say? In creating brochures or other collateral material, what would be the value … Read more
Taleo Deals for Canadian Talent Acquisition Company Cytiva
Cytiva, the Canadian talent acquisition technology company, is being acquired by Taleo. The $11 million (Canadian; $11.1 million U.S.) deal is expected to … Read more
Supreme Court Says Government Can Background Check Federal Contractors
Government background checks of federal contract employees are constitutional, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. “Reasonable investigations … Read more
New Tool Marries Sales, Onboarding, and Learning
Sales consultant Lee Salz will soon launch a tool that’ll be used to better “onboard” and train salespeople. He says there are plenty of … Read more
First Advantage, Enwisen Sold
Just when it appeared the year would end without more consolidation in the talent acquisition arena, two deals managed to get in under the wire. On the … Read more