We hear a lot about the potential candidate. “Potential” candidates have traditionally been looked upon as job seekers but also as anyone not looking for a … Read more
Beliefs About Mobile Recruiting — and Why They’re Right (or Wrong)
The mobile craze has moved beyond entertainment and communication into the human resource function of attracting top talent. Pressure is on companies to … Read more
Texas Takes on the EEOC Over Limits to Background Checks
Last week, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a legal action challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “enforcement … Read more
How to Accidentally Hire a Convicted Felon
Does this sound like something that would never happen in your business? You might be right, but there is only one way to make sure. This is what happened … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover
In order to minimize employee turnover, you’ve got to: Hire tough. Set high standards and never lower the bar; Let new employees know why their jobs … Read more
College Recruiting — Capturing ‘Passive’ Students Who Don’t Visit the Career Center
How Your Current College Approach Misses Top Talent Unlike modern “experienced hire” recruiting, most college recruiting is neither scientific nor … Read more
4 Rounds of Interviews? It Shows How Screwed Up Your Hiring Process Is
I had a client recently that was undecided about a candidate after the fourth (4th) round interview. They were thinking that maybe a fifth round would make … Read more
Foosball, Purple Squirrels, and Speed Dating: A summary of our roundtable discussions at Menlo Ventures on hiring in the startup world
I recently participated in a great roundtable discussion (video at the bottom of this post) on recruiting for startups, sponsored by Menlo Ventures and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Good Hiring System Is Simply a Recipe For Success
One of the most valuable skills any business owner or manager can have is the ability to develop, implement and ensure the use of effective systems. … Read more
Want to Honor America’s Veterans? Start by Recruiting and Hiring One
Today, as we honor America’s military veterans with parades and speeches and community luncheons, there is one form of recognition veterans value above … Read more