A recent study by CareerBuilder showed that 21 percent of employers are using social media to recruit and research potential employees. Doesn’t that seem … Read more

A recent study by CareerBuilder showed that 21 percent of employers are using social media to recruit and research potential employees. Doesn’t that seem … Read more
If you are like me, when you hear about “goal setting,” you may want to fall asleep. It’s pretty hard to get excited about a subject like this. I can … Read more
It’s been a hot summer — a record-setting one, if you live in New York — but we turn the corner after this long Labor Day weekend and … Read more
Some people are waking up to more than a couple of coffees these days. Yes, the phenomenon of barely covered bikini baristas has migrated from the Pacific … Read more
How did it come to this? The resumé was great, the cover letter perfect. The interview went well. After the candidate was placed in front of the client, … Read more
What’s your policy on tattoos in the workplace? If you’re like a lot of places, it probably depends on what industry you’re in and if you … Read more
HotJobs officially became part of Monster today, completing the $225 million purchase announced last February. The acquisition — and arguably its most … Read more
We know employers sometimes get a bad wrap in this economy. Look at the backlash revolving around Mott’s and their decision to cut pay even as they … Read more
I’m always fascinated when people come up with innovative (some might say odd) indicators of a change in economic activity. I can almost hear many of you … Read more
When I was interviewing for my last job (prior to joining ERE), my soon-to-be boss and I started discussing compensation. At that time, the position I was … Read more