Every Monday morning, I have a meeting with my recruiting team. It’s a great way to kick off the week. We share what we are working on, we talk about … Read more
5 Reasons Hiring Managers are More Important Than The CEO
Hiring managers, temporary and transient though they may be, are the single most important employees in your company. So, who is a hiring manager? Hiring … Read more
16 Steps to Help You Give Job Applicants Solid Feedback
Second of two parts Here are some action steps to consider if you have decided to provide more information and feedback to your job applicants. They are … Read more
The One That Got Away: Why Some Companies Just Can’t Land Top Talent
“We need to win the war for talent!” “People are our most important asset!” “The only capital we have is human capital!” Blah, blah, blah. Insert CEO’s … Read more
An Open Letter to Every Ineffective Hiring Manager Everywhere
A friend sent me this text the other day: Well, no news on my front. Can you believe this company? Early Friday, we agreed on a starting salary and a start … Read more
Why Aren’t Job Applicants Given Decent Feedback?
First of two parts One of the most powerful unanswered questions in recruiting is “Why are ‘not hired’ applicants and rejected candidates not provided with … Read more
Is There a Big Shortage of American Engineers? A New Study Says No
The drumbeat has been loud and long, and it always comes down to the same issue: we have a huge shortage of engineering and other skilled talent here in … Read more
The Candidate Experience: It Can Make or Break Your Employer Brand
A positive candidate experience can do wonders for an employer brand. On the other hand, a negative experience can really do some damage. In a … Read more
Fed Economists: 2 More Years Before U.S. Labor Market Returns to Normal
Unless new economic shocks upset the rate of improvement, it will take at least two more years before the U.S. labor market returns to its historic norms. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What If We Had to Tell Applicants the Whole Truth?
This post was inspired by a call I just took from a local charity, the Texas Highway Patrol Association, looking to raise money for officers injured or … Read more