As HR and other leaders grapple with high turnover rates among the Gen Y/Millennial cohort (see last week’s post here), all kinds of issues get raised. Is … Read more

As HR and other leaders grapple with high turnover rates among the Gen Y/Millennial cohort (see last week’s post here), all kinds of issues get raised. Is … Read more
“Death by interview” is the harsh but unfortunately all-too accurate name that I give to the majority of corporate interview processes because of the … Read more
With only days left before this year’s college seniors become alums, those who don’t already have jobs are going to find it as hard to find work as last … Read more
Here’s the scenario: You have an opening and you do your recruiting thing. You find a candidate, and lo and behold, they are great! What luck, you think to … Read more
This is not really news, but was triggered by an email I got from a testing company. Here is their tag line: “Applicants tell you what they want you to … Read more
Articles from academics don’t always provide practical lessons, but there have been two recent ones that everyone in talent management should pay attention … Read more
As an HR professional, mining Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with candidates is likely an integral part of your day. But similar to you, … Read more
Accenture recently published its 2013 College Graduate Employment Survey findings. There’s lots of great data — especially if you plan to hire … Read more
What answer would you prefer to hear when you ask these interview questions: “Do you have any problem working weekends?” “Do you currently use illegal … Read more
I know what it is to be a “passive” job candidate. OK, so maybe I wasn’t really all that passive if you get right to it. But twice, I was … Read more