In Part 1 of this series, I introduce the argument that in addition to the obvious upsides, substantial negative consequences are also created through … Read more
Hiring Salespeople: Pitch or Woo?
In my last article about hiring salespeople I focused on the need to evaluate trust pre-hire. In this article, I’ll discuss the need to evaluate candidates … Read more
Collaborative Sourcing: The Merits of Exercising a Team-Based Approach
In a 1963 speech, John F. Kennedy said, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” He was referencing the economy, and this quote has been used in support of many an … Read more
100 Best Companies List Has Many Familiar Names
Fortune magazine is out with its annual list of 100 Best Companies To Work For and the names there are recognizable to anyone keeping track. SAS, the North … Read more
Should You Outsource Your Sourcing? 5 Tips for Success
Even though we are in an economic down cycle and unemployment in the U.S. is hovering around 10%, recruiters are still struggling to find people with the … Read more
How Social Media Hurts Recruiting, and What To Do About It
part 1 of 2 Everyone is talking about Social Media and the utility it brings to talent acquisition. However, I don’t often hear dialogue about how … Read more
The Myth of Client and Candidate Control
“Eliminating One of the Most Damaging Business Practices of Our Industry” On April 20, 1999, Cassie Bernall, a 17-year-old student at Columbine … Read more
What Corporate Recruiting Can Learn From the U.S. Military
Several Mondays ago, I watched a National Geographic documentary called Restrepo. Restrepo is a feature-length documentary from National Geographic that … Read more
For One Hire, Sunglass Hut Went All Out
Simon Cowell and Donald Trump would be impressed: Sunglass Hut used viral blogs, video, social media, and more in a three-month-long public contest that … Read more
Mass Personalized Recruiting: A Powerful Approach for High-Value Candidates
Personalized marketing and mass customized manufacturing are powerful concepts that when adapted to recruiting can provide a strategic opportunity to … Read more