How people are treated when they join your organization determines whether they become productive quickly, whether they become engaged and participate in … Read more
America’s Employer Brand in the Age of Global Recruiting
In the global war for talent, the United States has always been able to rely on our strong appeal as a land of opportunity to attract the best and … Read more
In Search of the Perfect Candidate, Part 2
In a recent article, I made the contention that perfect candidates for your open positions might not have exactly the same background listed in your job … Read more
How to Use Advertising to Attract Top People
Here’s something you might want to consider whether you’re hiring active, passive, or not-so active or not-so-passive candidates. At some point … Read more
Why Not Do Something Strategic in Recruiting?
The desire to become more strategic is one that has been espoused by recruiting leaders for more than a decade, and yet, year after year, newly introduced … Read more
A Case Study of Google Recruiting, Part 2
As part of my continuing series of case studies and analyses of truly world-class recruiting functions, I am highlighting the key features of Google, the … Read more
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
This article is exactly 1,000 words long. It contains instructions on how to draw a picture. Drawing the picture will have a profound affect on your … Read more
6 Ways Recruiters Can Support Building a Better Organization
I love December for a lot of reasons, not the least of which being that it’s a great month for recruiters to do some really important things. For … Read more
December Is Prime Time for Recruiting
Although I have written about this topic before, it never ceases to amaze me when I talk to recruiters and managers how many of them still look at December … Read more
How to Avoid the Four Deadliest Onboarding Mistakes
An investment in effective onboarding is an investment in employee retention, morale, and productivity. Research at Corning Glass Works revealed that … Read more