Like many of you, I am a student of this business as well as a student of performance and success. In my 20 years of recruiting, I have had the pleasure of … Read more
A Positive Sign of the Economic Times? Monster Doubles Profit Predictions
Monster is a big winner Thursday on Wall Street; its stock up more than 16 percent at one point after reporting earnings that were double what analysts … Read more
5 Takeaways from EEOC’s Guidance on Use of Criminal Background Checks
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction … Read more
What the Presidential Election Can Teach Us About Hiring
If you think about it, a presidential election is little more than a long, intense, and extremely personal interview. It’s where the people of the United … Read more
Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It?
I watched “60 Minutes” a few weeks ago and one segment really caught my attention. A group of men, most in their late 50’s and early 60’s that had worked … Read more
When It Comes to Interviewing, Are You as Smart as a Kindergartner?
Lately, a lot has been written about the trick questions sometimes used in the interview process. So, let’s have a little fun today. Try your luck on the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: 6 Short-and-Sweet Ways to Retain Top Talent
It’s simple, it’s just not easy. There are six basic things that top talent looks for in a job: A great boss. Read more
How Retention is Like Gardening: At Times, You Need to Change the Soil
“What time did you get in last night,” I asked my daughter. “Around 3 am,” she answered. It was now 5:45 am and I was leaving the house. As I … Read more
Hiring a Jedi: What’s With the Spread of So Many Strange Job Titles?
Job titles are getting stranger by the hour It might be fun as heck to tell your friends that you’re a professional rock star, but attracting others with … Read more
Keeping Em’ Honest: Responding to the National Background Check Report
Earlier this month, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) published a report damning the background screening industry for what they characterize as a … Read more