There is a robust conversation in the talent arena about the “candidate experience,” led largely by Gerry Crispin and Elaine Orler, founders of the Talent … Read more
8 Signs That You’re Probably Stuck in a Talent Time Warp
Just because the economy has rebounded from the Great Recession doesn’t mean that your talent mentality has also rebounded. Here are eight (8) signs you … Read more
Tech Insights: The Importance of Data Scientists in HR Technology
Data scientists are becoming important in HR technology. I had thought the big thing about SimplyHired was that they were good at scouring the web for job … Read more
Although It’s Better, U.S. Employers Are Still Struggling to Fill Vacancies
ManpowerGroup’s 10th annual Talent Shortage Survey is out, and it reveals that 32 percent of U.S. employers report difficulties filling job vacancies due … Read more
With STEM Diversity, Do We Flood the Pipeline or Fix the Holes?
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. “It is a good thing to follow the First Law of … Read more
It’s Hard to Get Off Easy When You Make a Really Bad Hire
There’s a certain type of manager you only have to work with for, oh, five minutes, before concluding that they really suck. Why? Mostly because said … Read more
10 Ways Your Mobile Experience Is Driving Talent Away
1. You don’t have responsive web design The main driver of most “bad” mobile apply experiences is that they do not utilize responsive web design. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Who Designed Your Hiring System?
I was appalled when I reviewed a new client’s hiring system. It turns out that it was designed by their legal department. While it went to extremes to … Read more
Color by Numbers: Just Do the Math to Find Picture Perfect People
Without doing the math and coloring them in, you can still tell what most of them are. But that’s no fun when you’re six, just learning addition and loving … Read more
Follow the Leader: How Successful Companies Attract Talent
Wouldn’t it be great to know what successful recruiters – companies that are finding it easier to find the talent they’re looking for – are doing that may … Read more