You’ve likely aware of hiring for culture fit, choosing candidates with values and attitudes that fit with the organization’s current culture. Hiring … Read more
Don’t Hire Candidates You Can’t Motivate
There are five major motivations that drive people at work. It’s important to identify which motivation fits which role — and then figure out a candidates’ … Read more
Companies Value Potential in Employees — Not in Candidates
Talent management aims to identify and cultivate high-potential performers. Recruiting, however, deprioritizes potential. Why is that? Read more
The Death of the College Degree
Several states have moved to remove the requirements for college degrees from government jobs. Jobs that require licensing, such as nurses and attorneys, … Read more
Will ChatGPT Kill Recruiting As We Know It?
Seemingly out of nowhere, 2023 has begun with an explosion of hype about the conversational AI tool called ChatGPT. Most of this press has been negative, … Read more
ChatGPT Falls Short During Candidate Assessment
Research shows that when new hires don’t pan out, 89% of the time, the causes are attitudinal, not technical. In other words, candidates generally … Read more
New Anti-Bias-in-Hiring Law Delayed in NYC
A new law in New York City that requires employers to conduct bias audits on automated employment decision tools prior to their use will not take effect on … Read more
Why Is Amazon Encouraging Recruiters to Resign?
Amazon is getting rid of recruiters because the company has advanced AI technology that will automate the hiring process. OK, that technically may not be … Read more
To Gamify Your Hiring Tech, Grab Your Checkbook (and Probably Your Lawyer)
“How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle?” “Explain the internet to someone who has never heard of it before?” “How many golf balls … Read more
Do you really know your quality of hire?
Recruitment. It’s supposed to be so easy. Find the talent, get them in, enjoy a long and fruitful relationship. The end. If only! The sobering fact is that … Read more