The following is a best practice, proven technique for making better hiring decisions: If you make the final hire/don’t hire decision, there are four … Read more
Yes, There’s Plenty of Job Competition at $13 Per Hour
If Garrison Keillor were to catch wind of what Eric Auld did, he’d have him drummed out of P.O.E.M. The job seeking, 26-year-old Massachusetts part-time … Read more
Three Quick and Dirty Ways to Speed Up the Hiring Process
You’re the HR rep, master of your corporate hiring process, and your work isn’t easy. One job posting from your company will bring in hundreds of poorly … Read more
Business Leaders Pin Blame on HR For Worsening Shortage of Talent
Recruiting gets the best of the bad news from business leaders, who say a lack of support from HR is largely to blame for the worsening shortage of talent … Read more
Crazy Social Media Recruitment Techniques: Do They Work?
At one time, social media recruiting was a new and daring phenomenon. Now, at least 90 percent of recruiters use social media in the hiring process to find … Read more
Ask Barb: Identifying Future Big Billers
Dear Barb: I cut my team back and now I need to hire because business is increasing. Can you give me any tips on how to identify and hire future Big … Read more
The Bad Things That Can Happen When You Hire in Haste
Hire in haste, repent at leisure. You might have heard the phrase before. In 1693, William Congreve wrote, “Thus grief still treads upon the heels of … Read more
Why the Tech Industry Loves to Hire College Dropouts
It might be the most curious phenomenon in the recruiting world: why do tech companies make room in their employee selection process for college dropouts? … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Make Better Hiring Decisions in 3 Steps
The following are best practices and proven techniques to help you make better hiring decisions: 1. There are two parts to every interview: Gathering … Read more
HR’s Primary Role in Recruiting? It’s Really All About Retention
HR doesn’t get as much credit for recruiting as they should. But it’s not for the reason you might think. An organization that seemingly recruits well … Read more