Soon enough, we’ll have an idea of what the next four years at the White House will look like. But technology is a bit harder to predict — and four … Read more
The 3 Most Hated Interview Questions – and How You Can Juice Them Up
When you’re asking interview questions day in and day out, it’s easy to fall into a rut. Even the most intuitive and engaging hiring managers may find … Read more
Getting the Most Out Of Your VMS Relationship
Staffing firms are faced with the reality that Vendor Management Systems (VMS) overseen by Managed Service Providers (MSP) will continue to represent a … Read more
Hurricane Won’t Delay Friday’s Monthly Labor Dept. Jobs Report
Hurricane Sandy, which lashed the mid-Atlantic states this week, won’t delay the U.S. Department of Labor from releasing its October jobs and … Read more
Yes, There Are No Shortcuts in Learning How to Recruit
I learned how to recruit the old fashioned way: someone handed me a pile of applications at the candy company and said, “Find someone for third shift.” … Read more
Ask Barb: What Size Firm Is Best?
Dear Barb: I’d like your opinion on the perfect size for a blended firm. I’ve downsized to myself working the clients and two recruiters working candidates … Read more
Facebook’s Billion Dollar Question: Will Candidates Buy Into Mobile?
Last week, Facebook announced that they had gone from zero dollars in mobile advertising revenue to $1.09 billion. When I heard Facebook CEO Mark … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What Kind of Person Can You Get for $13 Per Hour?
Below is a recruitment ad published in the New York City edition of Craigslist. Really not a lot of skill required. Not really a great ad. One positive: it … Read more
When It Comes to Talent Management, It’s Just a Zero Sum Game
There is a mathematical concept called Zero-Sum Game, and it is says basically where one person, organization, etc. will gain, there is an equal loss by … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: There Are Only 2 Real Questions When You Hire
In the employee selection process, there are only two questions that need to be answered: Are you the right person for the job? Is the job right for you? … Read more