Assessments are a standard part of the hiring process at many organizations, but that doesn’t mean companies are leveraging them in the best ways. Sure, … Read more
Spotting Toxic Employees in Job Interviews
The hiring research has long been clear that most new hires don’t fail for lack of skills; attitude is the overwhelming cause. Sometimes, attitude … Read more
What’s Steak and What’s Sizzle in Recruiting Tech Right Now
After every HR Technology Conference, I always take a look at my notes and see if there are any trends from the various vendor and practitioner … Read more
Should more employers call time on degrees?
College degrees. It’s no wonder they’ve long been coveted. As recently as 2017 not having one was a serious impediment to employment and opportunity. Some … Read more
Hiring practices are the new litmus test for company values
It’s a well-known fact that – in these tight labor market times [there are more than 11 million job openings right now] – it’s candidates that continue to … Read more
Interview guide platforms – giving you the data you know you need
If you had to pick just one step in talent acquisition as the most important one of all, which step would you choose? I’d choose the interview. Not only is … Read more
The Persistent Disconnect Between Recruiters and Early Talent
In the age of digital connection — where unprecedented access to information and each other is the norm — the disconnect between employers, educators, and … Read more
These Interviewing Mistakes Are Sabotaging Hiring Results
When it comes to effective interviewing, there are several common techniques that are preventing hiring managers from getting information to make solid … Read more
Recruiters Have a Surprisingly Big Impact on Employee Engagement
When people think about the roles most responsible for employee engagement, HR usually tops the list, followed by senior executives and people managers. … Read more
Is There Really a Skills Shortage?
Some people say there’s a shortage of skills. That’s sort of true. It depends how literally you think about skills. There are so many kinds of skills. My … Read more