In an HR world where outsourcing just about very function imaginable has become standard operation procedure, who in their right mind would question its … Read more
Business Ownership Isn’t For Everybody…Unless Your Parents Are Buying You One
For those of you who own your recruiting business, do you remember the first day you either figuratively or literally opened your doors? What a special … Read more
Thanks For Doing a Good Job, Now Here’s Your Pink Slip
The Miami Heat are at it again. After LeBron James’ controversial move to air his decision to go to the Heat on ESPN earlier this month, maybe you … Read more
A Few Words on Getting Ready for the Workplace of the Future
The 2020 workplace of the future may seem to be just a glimmer down the road, but it’s being shaped by social media technologies, and the Millennial … Read more
The Perils of Making Hiring Decisions With Personal Info Found Online
You have a great candidate who seems ideal for the job you’re looking to fill and you start researching her online. You land on her Facebook page where you … Read more
Poker Faces and Prosperity
I know many of you enjoy occasionally sidling up to the poker table to play a little Texas Hold’Em. There’s something about bluffing your … Read more
Unemployment Extension Is Signed – But Not Everyone Is Happy
CNN/Money is reporting that the unemployment benefits extension bill has been signed by President Obama. The signing capped off weeks of debate on the bill … Read more
10 Questions to Help You Hire Better People
As a recruiter, how would you describe the culture at Apple, Microsoft, AT&T, or at your own organization? Being able to distill the essence of an … Read more
Credit Reports: The Value (and Risk) to HR Professionals
Imagine one of your employees absconds with some cash. That’s unfortunate — but not nearly as unfortunate as when your CEO discovers the employee had a … Read more
New Workplace Survey, Same Old Question: Is it Half Empty or Half Full?
One thing you’ll find if you read a lot of studies or research on workforce trends is this: the positives or negatives you take away from the study depends … Read more