As a CPA who has been preparing business taxes for over 30 years, I understand that dealing with taxes is probably one of the most difficult parts of … Read more
Onboarding and Talent Management: It’s a Lot Like Spring Gardening
After all the horrible weather that we had this winter, a 70 degree March Friday changed the attitude of almost everyone on the streets of New York City. … Read more
Radio Killed the Interview Star
Like most top performing recruiters, I’m a multi-tasker. When I’m in the office, no matter what I’m doing, I like to have the radio on in … Read more
Strategic HR: Is it Reality or Just Wishful Thinking?
Executives talk about it. HR claims they are a part of it. Everyone agrees it is crucial. But what is strategic HR, really? Let’s forget about all the … Read more
Timing Is Critical
“As a general rule, you should assume that time is always against you when you are trying to make a deal – any kind of deal.” Robert J. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A New Workplace Trend – Mandatory Tests for Smokers
The workplace push to get smokers to quit is starting to ruffle some feathers in Arizona. According to a story this week in the Arizona Republic, “Some … Read more
Source of Hire Study: Social Media Thrives While Job Boards Survive
Job boards are far from dead. For the second consecutive year, internal transfers and promotions were the primary source of hire. A quarter of the … Read more
Internship Crackdown: Did L.A. Miss the Memo on Paying Interns?
Remember when we talked about how the U.S. Department of Labor was going to start cracking down on unpaid internships? The city of Los Angeles must have … Read more
Background Screening: How You Can Build a Better Candidate Experience
The economy is steadily improving and employers need every advantage they can get as the competition once again heats up for top talent. It’s a long-held … Read more
The Power of an Alumni Network, and 3 Reasons You Need to Consider One
What typically happens when an employee leaves an organization? The employer and employee share a few laughs, celebrate the good memories and begin to … Read more