Things aren’t getting any easier for employers in California. As I posted way back in February, San Francisco has banned the box. Effective next week, Aug. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Is It Unethical to Recruit a Competitor’s Best People?
Is it really unethical to recruit your competitor’s best employees? From time to time, when I tell audiences that one of the best places to find the … Read more
Would One of Your Former Employees Really Want to Come Back?
Would you want to go back? “I was just asked for references, so it looks good — right?” read the text message. This young lady was in the throes of … Read more
Economy Adds Another 200,000 Jobs in July, Longest Streak Since ’97
The U.S. economy added more than 200,000 new jobs for the sixth consecutive month, a streak not seen since 1997. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read more
Texting For Talent: Is This a Recruiting Trend Whose Time Has Come?
Many HR departments are at a crossroads with their recruiting effort, wondering how to improve staffing and wondering which technologies they should … Read more
Sourcers Are From Mars, Recruiters Are From Venus: Bridging the Great Divide
Sourcers and recruiters both have the same purpose: to facilitate the hiring of the best talent. So, why is it that we don’t always work as a team? Let me … Read more
4 Tips For Bringing Back Boomerang Employees
When top talent leaves for a hotter company, managers and leaders often assume that’s the last they’ll see them. But, just like LeBron James returning to … Read more
Inexperience and Criticism: A Potentially Powerful Sourcing Tool Combination
New recruiters that have chosen recruiting as a career path are not always going to have an easy transition into their profession. Developing critical … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: When Your First Choice Isn’t Your Best Choice
You only have one opening and two good candidates, but one stands out. You hire that one, and it is now six months later and you’re forced to admit that … Read more
Finding “A” Level Talent Is Highly Overrated
I just got back from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. For those not in the know, it’s a time when rookies and those looking to make a team’s 15-man roster … Read more