Once you have made a decision about an applicant for some reason (such as the way they filled out the application blank or something you like or don’t like … Read more
Want More Job Referrals? Just Give Employees Permission to Give Them
It’s pretty widely accepted that referral hires are the best hires that most companies make. Pretty easy math equation on why: Good Employee + wanting to … Read more
5 Important Lessons If You Move to Virtual Onboarding
Why is it we have big “going away” parties when people retire and depart a company, but don’t make a big deal and celebrate when new hires join an … Read more
C’mon Man! Facebook’s Long-Awaited Job Board is a Badly Flawed Mess
Forbes said that recruiting will never be the same. I said in July that a Facebook-driven job board has potential. And after several false starts this … Read more
Ho, Ho, Ho at $100 an Hour
What may very well be the ultimate temp job on the planet is pretty much for men only. (Oh, look, see the HR compliance managers keeling over.) Sure … Read more
Survey: Veterans Confidence in Finding a Job Continues to Fall
Just days after the nation honored its military veterans, a new survey says job seeking vets are putting in more effort, yet feel less confident than they … Read more
Internal or External? Why You May Benefit Promoting From Within
Let’s say there is a skills gap in your company. If budgets allow, your first inclination might be to hire someone from outside the company to close that … Read more
Facebook’s Long-Awaited Job Board is Finally Ready to Launch
UPDATE: Facebook’s job board launched on Wednesday morning (Nov. 14.) Facebook’s much postponed job board is now scheduled for launch — … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Most Important Decision? Who You Decide to Hire
If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there. That’s why most businesses devote so much of the fourth quarter to … Read more
The Buddy System Can Keep You Going When “Life Happens”
We all know that “life happens.” When you work as part of a larger organization, there is always someone around who can help pick up the slack. But when … Read more