Sometimes I’m asked about the graphic of sheep on my website. Sheep will follow other sheep — regardless of the danger — and the flash analogizes the … Read more
Confessions of a Big Biller Part 1: There’s More To Virtual Teams Than Working Remotely
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on building and managing a virtual recruiting team. Jordan Rayboy is a big biller, who, after … Read more
5 More Ways That Job Applicants Try to Game the System
Editor’s Note: Yesterday, we published the Top 5 ways that some applicants try to “game” the system and get around pre-employment … Read more
Applicants Do the Darndest Things: 5 Ways They Try to Game the System
Over the years, we here at EmployeeScreenIQ have seen our fair share of deceptions from job applicants, and we’re guessing you have, too (our personal … Read more
Digging Deeper: How to Make Sure You Can Identify and Hire “A” Players
In the job search today, there is a lot of “fluff,” meaning it is sometimes difficult for HR managers and recruiters to see through the elaborate words on … Read more
Survey: Half of All Job Applicants Say They Never Got a Response Back
You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on search results … Read more
Are You Losing Potential Stars by “Burying the Lead” in Your Recruiting?
Don’t “bury the lead” in first-stage recruiting; you may lose potential stars. Your company may be limiting its recruiting success by not articulating … Read more
Ask Barb: Dealing With Burnout
Dear Barb: I’m a sole proprietor and I find myself working less and less which of course is negatively impacting my business. When I get frustrated or … Read more
New Teen Workforce Study Should Be a Shocking Wake-Up Call to Employers
In 1989, 56 percent of the 16- to 19-year-olds in America were actively participating in the workforce. This meant that an employer hiring a young person … Read more
Religion at Work: The Perils of Requiring “Christian Only” Hires
By Eric B.Meyer I’m a firm believer that discussing religion (or politics) at work is a recipe for disaster. On this blog; however, if it’s … Read more