We recently ran an article entitled Speaking of Perceptions… outlining a piece written in Smart Money about the 10 Things Employment Recruiters Won’t Say. … Read more
Disengaged Nation: Some 77.5 Million Employed Are Ready to Make a Move
There has been a lot written about how disengaged American workers are today given all that has happened – layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and freezes – to … Read more
Jeff’s On Call!: Fee Collection and Client Bankruptcy
This week’s inquiry comes from Joseph H. Davidson: Jeff: I am a big fan of Jeff’s On Call! and also an owner of your Fee Collection Guide. I … Read more
What You Don’t Dare Tell Job Candidates (But Wish You Could)
I’m always hearing recruiters say they want to be more helpful to candidates. I wonder. I wrote the following with the idea that it might help some express … Read more
The Tao of Work and The Recruiter
If you look at my resume, you will find a career path that makes no logical sense. You may ask, “How does one fit being a satellite communications tech, … Read more
Remaining Relevant In Your Industry
There are so many cliche sayings that relate somehow to being relevant, and most of them have underlying tones of being adaptable and flexible: “Roll … Read more
Here Are 12 of the Zillion Reasons Why You Should Ditch Job Descriptions
As most of you know, I think job descriptions are the primary reason companies why can’t find or hire top talent. For this reason alone they should be … Read more
Is Your Company Ready for the Staffing Challenges as the Economy Recovers?
The structure of the talent economy has shifted, and talent leaders will need to respond with changes in strategy in order to successfully compete in the … Read more
Should You Diversify Your Business with Contract Staffing?
According to Moody’s Investors Service, U.S. companies are hoarding almost $1 trillion in cash but are unlikely to spend on expanding their business … Read more
Feds Will No Longer Require Written Essays When Applying for a Job
Editor’s note: Weekly Wrap is on the road traveling, so there’s no wrap up this week. Look for Weekly Wrap again next Friday. Monday will mark … Read more