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
Starting Them Off On the Right Foot: Why Onboarding is Important
By Autumn D. Krauss While holding an orientation for new employees is a well- established human resources practice, “onboarding” is a more comprehensive … Read more
The Most Powerful Questions That Recruiting…Never Asks
More often than not, it is the simplest things in life and in business that produce the biggest impacts. Having spent more than 30 years analyzing … Read more
How to Court a New Hire
The comic strip on the left is NOT how you want your onboarding process to go. We were joined yesterday by recruiting thought leader Elaine Orler of … Read more
Onboarding in Tough Economic Times: Build Engagement and Promote Retention
Even when times are really tough, most organizations are still recruiting. And, given the times, the people they are recruiting are critical to product … Read more
Onboarding Program Killers: 15 Common Errors to Avoid
Onboarding programs rank high on the list of HR programs that get little respect or attention. When managed well, onboarding programs can have a dramatic … Read more
Weekly Update: Twitter, ATS, and Onboarding
Decision-making can be a daunting challenge, especially when faced with pressure to cut costs and reorganize in a challenging economy. As recruiters, you … Read more
How the Best Onboarding Programs Work
In slow times, onboarding takes on new importance. It’s the best way to ensure that those people you have spent so much time attracting and wooing … Read more
Do You Know What Your New Hires Think About Your Orientation Program?
In my last article on onboarding, titled “Your Onboarding Program Needs A Pair Of Fresh Eyes,” I shared a rather humbling personal experience. … Read more
Weekly Update: Onboarding, Work/Life Balance, and the Economy
Last week I posted a summary of the most relevant, thought-provoking discussions of the week, and after hearing from several of you, I thought I would make … Read more