First, let me tell you this is not a paid post or endorsement. Second, I’ve found something really cool for Free! And, HR and Talent Acquisition folks love … Read more
“I Am Sucking the Lifeblood Out of My Employer”
If you believe the recent Gallup Employee Engagement Poll (State of the American Workplace) is anywhere near accurate, 18 percent of employees are … Read more
4 Big Social Recruiting Mistakes You Need to Stop Making
Social recruiting keeps maturing every day. We see blogs preaching its use and best practices (including our own), but too often we see suggestions that … Read more
Finding the Real Value In Talent Acquisition: It’s Quality, Not Quantity
For hiring managers combating a real talent shortage, is the quicker, faster delivery of resumes really the best answer? In my career the focus has always … Read more
What Makes For a Great Job Referral?
Ah, referrals. The No. 1 source of hire. The best way to retain coveted employees. The easiest approach to finding the right candidates for the job. For … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: New and Improved Interview Questions to Consider
Here is a great question, with a new twist. I have used this question in the past, but, for some reason, stopped. Recently though, I modified it a bit to … Read more
Anyone Can Find a Job … If They’re Willing to Work Anywhere, Part-Time
Bob Funk, president and founder of Express Employment Professionals, says that “anyone who really wants a job in this country can have one.” Yup, you … Read more
The 3 Common Hiring Practices That Are Completely and Totally Wrong
Common knowledge is that tempestuous term that doesn’t necessarily describe anything common or knowledgable. Common hiring practices have unfortunately … Read more
If the Front Door Doesn’t Open, Try Going Around Back
There are numerous definitions for the term “back channels” if you were to look this up on the internet. A back channel can be as simple as students or … Read more
Facebook’s Difference: A Unique Approach For Managing Employees
Third of four parts In the first two parts of this series you can find (Part 1 and Part 2 here), I covered the first 23 amazing (and incredibly effective) … Read more