There are many things broken in the cycle of recruitment, but in my opinion, a shift in mentality can save a lot of pain. I am going to rip the Band-Aid … Read more
College Grads Are Engaged, But Here’s How to Engage Them Even More
We all know that a college education can almost double a person’s median income, but what can it tell us about how engaged that person will be while making … Read more
Don’t Just Check References, Market Yourself
The purpose of this column is to explain how to use a standard reference check as a marketing and/or recruiting opportunity for you and your recruiting … Read more
The No. 1 Reason That You Just Can’t Find Talent Right Now
There’s one big reason you can’t find talent right now. You’ll see it in the chart right after the jump. Simple economics plays a huge role in your … Read more
5 Ways to Speed Up (and Slim Down) Your Hiring Process
Think you have a top candidate secured and ready to accept an offer? You better act fast. Top talent in today’s workforce is in high demand and by the time … Read more
Industries With the Roughest, Toughest Job Interviews
Almost everybody’s heard or read about companies with almost legendary recruiting and interviewing processes. Google, Zappos and Southwest Airlines are … Read more
If All You Want Is To Sell Me, Don’t Bother
Vendor: A person who sells something Partner: An ally or companion What’s the difference between a staffing agency being a vendor or a partner? The key is … Read more
San Francisco’s New Hiring Law: It’s “Ban the Box” on Steroids
Things aren’t getting any easier for employers in California. As I posted way back in February, San Francisco has banned the box. Effective next week, Aug. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Is It Unethical to Recruit a Competitor’s Best People?
Is it really unethical to recruit your competitor’s best employees? From time to time, when I tell audiences that one of the best places to find the … Read more
Would One of Your Former Employees Really Want to Come Back?
Would you want to go back? “I was just asked for references, so it looks good — right?” read the text message. This young lady was in the throes of … Read more