I’ve worked as a recruiter for J. Jill, SAP, and then started the boutique recruiting firm Boston Tech Talent, and offer you up these suggestions if … Read more

I’ve worked as a recruiter for J. Jill, SAP, and then started the boutique recruiting firm Boston Tech Talent, and offer you up these suggestions if … Read more
Yeah, yeah, I know, staffing agencies and headhunters can be a pain sometimes. Look, I’m not trying to offend anyone, I made many of those annoying phone … Read more
Note: This is the first of a two-part article on what the future holds for external recruiters and executive search, and for the clients they serve. It is … Read more
At a recent client luncheon, a seemingly simple question was posed to me, “What’s the best business investment you’ve made to positively impact your … Read more
Editor’s note: Barb Bruno’s Ask Barb column appears immediately below this personal note from her concerning the closing of The Fordyce Letter. … Read more
More than 60% of U.S. business owners are over 50 years old, and many of them are looking toward retirement and the process of attracting and vetting … Read more
As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Despite his many talents, I don’t believe this Founding Father … Read more
We all have it drummed into us from an early age, the importance of being “nice.” “Play nice with your brother” (as he and I fought over the LEGO.) “Sit … Read more
Okay, everyone . . . Because you need this yesterday, here’s a sample policy manual. Whether it’s payment of commissions, conduct on the job, … Read more
For most recruiters, 2015 has been a good year. The number of interviews is up, decisions are being made and competition among employers is creating a … Read more