Tech firms snapping up ex-Twitter employees… Talent-short tech firms have had their wishes come true, with the exodus of staff from Twitter creating an … Read more
Congratulations On Snagging That Key Talent. Now Watch Your Back
Companies often make the critical mistake of believing that the recruiting process is over when the prized candidate appears at the office on the first … Read more
Hit Your Competitors Where It Hurts — Adopt the Hire-to-Hurt Strategy
Access to this article is limited to fierce competitors Most CEOs are fierce competitors. They love my strategy of “targeting your competitor’s top … Read more
A Day in the Life of a Hospitality Recruiter
For the last four years I have had the challenge of recruiting for the hospitality industry — trying to fill positions that are for the most part … Read more
Another State Says ‘No’ to No-Poaching Deals
In most states, non-competition agreements between an employer and employee are legal, as long as there is some form of consideration (like money) to … Read more
If You Really Want to Help Government Workers … Recruit Them Away
It’s not an overstatement to label the current federal government partial shutdown as the most extraordinary opportunity to recruit government employees … Read more
Why Do People Switch Jobs? It’s Mostly the Same No Matter How Much They Make
Here’s the big takeaway from this latest bit of candidate data from Ladders, the career site for six-figure jobs: When it comes to pay, perks, and … Read more
Fair Warning: You Could Be Criminally Charged In Anti-Poaching Cases
The U.S. Department of Justice put HR professionals on notice that they face the risk of criminal prosecution if they are linked to what is viewed as … Read more
Raiding Volkswagen: It’s Always OK to Take Talent From a Company in Trouble
Unless you have had your head in the sand, you are aware that Volkswagen is in serious trouble because it appears that it tampered with pollution control … Read more