Articles from academics don’t always provide practical lessons, but there have been two recent ones that everyone in talent management should pay attention … Read more
National Nurses Week: A Reminder of How Great the Demand, How Tight the Supply
Today we pause in the hunt to source RNs to recognize nurses for the work they do and the dedication they bring to a profession that is among the most … Read more
Working the Social Network: 5 Ways to Leverage Your Recruiting
As an HR professional, mining Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with candidates is likely an integral part of your day. But similar to you, … Read more
Millennials on the Job: They Want to Commit, But Will We Let Them?
Accenture recently published its 2013 College Graduate Employment Survey findings. There’s lots of great data — especially if you plan to hire … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: All Answers Are Good Answers – If You Ask Hard Questions
What answer would you prefer to hear when you ask these interview questions: “Do you have any problem working weekends?” “Do you currently use illegal … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Are We So Crazed About “Passive” Job Candidates?
I know what it is to be a “passive” job candidate. OK, so maybe I wasn’t really all that passive if you get right to it. But twice, I was … Read more
April Unemployment Numbers Show Economy is Still Growing, But Slowly
After a mediocre jobs report from ADP, and the government’s own anemic March report last month, economists and the financial markets were hoping today’s … Read more
10 Top Tips, Tools & Techniques to Attract & Recruit Top Talent
What is your UEP (Unique Employment Proposition)? What do you offer that your competitors don’t? Make a list of the top 10 reasons a STAR employee should … Read more
Recruiting and Social Networking: SHRM Research Shows a Few Surprises
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) debuted some new survey data at their recent Talent Management Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. … Read more
Survey: LinkedIn Is the Most Popular Site For Social Recruiting
If you’re beginning to think every one is using LinkedIn to source candidates, you’re close to right. Nearly every survey on source of hire or use of … Read more