Just out this morning: Jobvite’s annual Social Job Seeker Survey and this third edition says fewer working Americans are actively looking for a job, … Read more
What’s New: Entelo; Jobdreaming; The Needle; Trucking Jobs; InsideTrak; Avature
A little of what’s new, from a “matching” site, to video, to job boards, a tool to find passive candidates, a place to review employers … Read more
Everyone Loves a Passive, but We Hire Mostly Actives
Attend any recruiting conference, or read just about any recruiting blog, and you’ll find a steady drumbeat about passive candidates: Why … Read more
Use Prospect Research and Failure Analysis to Learn Why Recruiting Underperforms
When you are battling for talent in a highly competitive environment, you are likely to encounter more than your share of failures. In fact, because … Read more
The 20/20/60 Sourcing Plan
I was holding a confab last week with a few recruiting directors from some global companies discussing the future of sourcing and recruiting. The emphasis … Read more
13 More Bold and Outrageous HR Practices That May Indicate Your Approach Is Too Conservative (Part 2 of 2)
In part 1 of this article, I highlighted my top 10 recently implemented bold and outrageous practices in HR and talent management. The goal is not to … Read more
The Single Most Important Recruiting Technique Since My 1-Question Interview
After 30 years of recruiting outstanding senior staff, mid-level managers, and company executives, I can now state unequivocally that the single most … Read more
Physical Therapists Are in Demand, But Not Much Interested
Physical therapists are the new nurses of healthcare recruiting, so much in demand that help-wanted ads for them are now among the most commonly advertised … Read more
Stop Just Gathering Names With Your Talent Community and Start Serving People
Recently I came across a post on a blog that I visit from time to time, Inside Talent Management Technology, entitled “Talent Communities Are a Big Farce.” … Read more
To Recruiters, Hiring Managers and Candidates: Violate These Laws of Human Nature at Your Peril
Here are some basic truths about people regarding hiring and getting hired: There are very few people who have an economic need to look for another job, … Read more