By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time ever. As the largest generational group in the … Read more
The Case Against Hiring Smokers
I’m going to tick off nearly every smoker who visits this website — and delight most every non-smoker — by detailing why it’s a good rule of … Read more
A Quick Sneak Peek at What eHarmony’s Up To
Amidst all the startup talk it’s easy to forget the startup (well, sort of a startup, of course) we haven’t heard from in six months: eHarmony. … Read more
The Top 10 Reasons Why Rejecting ‘Job Jumpers’ Is Dumb, and a Missed Opportunity
Hiring managers and recruiters have a long history of rejecting “job jumpers.” And even today, 43 percent of employers won’t consider job jumpers, … Read more
Silver Medalists — Reconsider Those Who Came Close to Getting Hired
20 Categories Of Candidates Who You Should Revisit One of the most underused but surprisingly effective approaches to hiring focuses on “silver medalists. … Read more
You Might Be Surprised How Much Commute Issues Hurt Hiring and Retention
As more firms adapt a data-supported approach to HR decision-making, new data is revealing that commute issues can have a major impact on hiring success … Read more
Can an Algorithm Replace a Recruiter?
We at SAP, recent winners of ERE awards for branding and technology, thrive on pushing the envelope, disrupting existing norms and perceived recruitment … Read more
Use Company Culture to Hire Top Talent and Engage Your Team
Hiring for cultural fit is one of the main mantras within recruitment nowadays. Recruiters are encouraged to look beyond skills and past the job … Read more
The Future Of Predictive Analytics – The Next Generation of Talent Metrics to Consider (Part 1 of 2)
A comprehensive list of current and future predictive talent metrics The use of predictive analytics is a hot issue and a developing trend in talent … Read more
The War With Talent — Epic Battle No. 2: Talent assessment violates the golden rule
Part 1 of this three-part series identified a growing rebellion in which individuals looking to obtain meaningful work opportunities (i.e. talent) are … Read more