I’ve had enough! I love HR technology. I really do! However, there are some vendors that aren’t keeping up with the times and it is costing … Read more
Survey Finds That Half of All Candidates Don’t Negotiate Job Offers
I get a ton of surveys sent my way, and sometimes, it’s good to just read one that reconfirms what you already kind of know. Here’s a case in … Read more
Four Questions to Always Ask Your Candidate
Here are the four questions Terry Petra suggests you ask every candidate. The questions originally appeared in a longer article in the January 2013 issue … Read more
5 Things to Know About Conducting Background Checks in Texas
From access to major cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and all they have to offer, to a wealth of jobs in energy, … Read more
What Happens When There Are Too Many Applicants, Too Little Time?
Some organizations are just lucky. They have a huge, Niagara-like, flow of applicants knocking at their front door. They hire teams of people to scan paper … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: If You’re Over Qualified, Please Apply
Costco recently opened a new store here and invited all local members to a pre-opening party. Thousands of people showed up, but that is not the story… I … Read more
The Opposite of Engagement: When People Decide to Fire Their Company
“I need to speak to you when you get in this morning, preferably before the meeting with XXXX.” “OK, no problem. Is everything OK? I sure hope it is not … Read more
Withholding Employee References: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
One Placement=One Fee; Multiple Temp Jobs=Recurring Fees
Contract staffing offers recruiters many ways to earn more money. Contracting can increase your sales by allowing you to offer clients a variety of … Read more
Why It Pays to Always Run a Background Check
The last guy you interviewed looked pretty good. He made eye contact and wore a nice suit. He graduated summa cum laude, his resume says. Plus, you have a … Read more