During tough economic times it is essential that every corporate function become more strategic. Cost containment is easy and is by no means strategic, but … Read more
Hiring for Succession
When a company hires someone who does not succeed, it can cost 3 to 6 times the amount of the hiring salary. Besides salary, taxes, and benefits, there are … Read more
5 Steps to Thrive in This Recession
Organizations rapidly adjust headcount the moment orders slow. As early as last June, the statistics on Monster, CareerBuilder, and other job boards began … Read more
10 Questions We Should Always Ask Hiring Managers
One thing I’ve finally learned in life and in recruiting is that the key to making connections comes from asking the right questions. When I first set … Read more
Recruiter Job Trends
Shout-out to the the good folks at Indeed.com for this recruiter job trends graph: Also this week, a report released by the Association of Executive Search … Read more
Onboarding Program Killers: 15 Common Errors to Avoid
Onboarding programs rank high on the list of HR programs that get little respect or attention. When managed well, onboarding programs can have a dramatic … Read more
Get Super Specialized: Sourcing For a Start-Up
I am establishing a new high tech consulting company called eLumenotion, LLC. The focus will be on SharePoint Training and Consulting. So with times like … Read more
SmartRecruiters: A Free ATS is Born
MrTed Founder and President Jerome Ternynck is a man on a mission. A free mission. “Would you pay for an email account today?” he asks. In the … Read more
Using Social Media Tools To Bridge The Generation Gap
I recently had the opportunity to present to a rather large group of students in the Accenture Chicago office with a panel of some of the leadership at … Read more
The Resilient Recruiter: Got Resiliency?
Part One of Four: Intro to Resiliency An Interview with Resiliency SME, Michael Ballard Gotta love Facebook. That’s where I discovered Michael Ballard. … Read more