My good friend, let’s call him “Herb,” started a brand new job yesterday. Herb was very excited because it’s an opportunity with a … Read more
Don’t Expect Onboarding Technology to Fix Your Onboarding Issues
Technology in human resources is rarely a solution in and of itself, but it does often help. For example, HRIS software is often poorly implemented and … Read more
Onboarding and Talent Management: It’s a Lot Like Spring Gardening
After all the horrible weather that we had this winter, a 70 degree March Friday changed the attitude of almost everyone on the streets of New York City. … Read more
Strategic HR: Is it Reality or Just Wishful Thinking?
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