Big Data has been permeating into the lexicon of every aspect of company strategy over the past few years, and 2013 proved to be the “Moneyball … Read more

New Jersey Latest State to Ban the Box in Employment Applications
By Eric B. Meyer Come Jan. 1, 2015, most New Jersey employers will no longer be able to ask about an applicant’s criminal record during the initial … Read more

Employers Find That Time-to-Fill Job Rates Are Growing, Hit 13 Year High
The time to fill open positions has reached a national average of just about 25 days, the lengthiest job vacancy period in the 13 years covered by the … Read more

To Poach or Not to Poach Talent? It’s Just Un-American If You Don’t
Before we get right in and answer this question, let’s all get on the same page. What is “Poaching?” Wikipedia defines it this way: “Poaching … Read more

IT Contract Staffing: A Lucrative Niche
Dear Barb, I want to begin to add contract staffing to my executive search firm and have several questions. Do I need to operate under a separate name? … Read more

Promissory Estoppel: The Way You Get Paid When the Client Changes Things
Hi Jeff, I have learned a great deal from your “Jeff’s On Call!” column and also from your National Placement Law Center Fee Collection Guide. … Read more

Weekly Wrap: Sweet Little Lies? Not When They’re in Your Resume
Raise your hand if you have never, ever fibbed on a resume. Slightly fudging your previous experience, education, and job credentials has always been a … Read more

The 8 Things That Make Talent Leaders Successful
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. What makes a person an outstanding … Read more
Expansion of VMS, MSP Prompts Acquisition
Large employers with high seasonal and temp hiring needs used to be the primary users of VMS and MSP services. That began to change more than a decade ago, … Read more
With Temp Hiring Growing, Bullhorn Acquires VMS Vendor
Large employers with high seasonal and temp hiring needs used to be the primary users of VMS and MSP services. That began to change more than a decade ago, … Read more