A couple of weeks ago over on WArecruit (our local recruiting/HR community list-serv), someone posted a request for job boards recommendations where she … Read more
Ask Barb: Dealing With Burnout
Dear Barb: I’m a sole proprietor and I find myself working less and less which of course is negatively impacting my business. When I get frustrated or … Read more
RPO Wars: Episode II – A New Decision
A time right about now, In a galaxy not far, far away … The war looms among recruiting service providers and the definition of RPO, Some staffing agencies … Read more
The Strategic Recruiting of Purple Squirrels, Innovators, and Gamechangers
There is no more valuable recruit than a “Purple Squirrel.” In fact, a single Purple Squirrel recruit may be more impactful than all of your … Read more
Recruiting Software Company Bullhorn Acquired
Bullhorn, the software company that powers much of the staffing and SMB recruiting market, has been acquired by Vista Equity Partners for a reported … Read more
Top Ten Ways Your Recruiter Or Sourcer Blog Will #Fail (And How To Avoid That)
Are you a recruiter who also blogs? There’s not many of us because it IS hard work and the ROI is unclear. Few of our peers make the effort, even fewer … Read more
LinkedIn Password Update: Member Accounts Secured, Additional Security Measures In Place
Yesterday, LinkedIn clarified their efforts to contain the password breach that occurred last week. In an e-mail to members of the media, they summarized … Read more
Recruiting Budget Shortfalls on the Horizon? Optimize Resources for Effective Results
It’s not surprising that corporate recruiting budgets are at risk – everyone is being tasked to do more with fewer resources. Even if your recruiting … Read more
Spokeo Paying $800,000 in Government Settlement
Spokeo, a website full of data on consumers — job candidates — is paying $800,000 to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission charges about the way … Read more
Boomers Look Toward Jobs With Purpose
If you think that the career decisions of the baby boomers don’t affect you, think again. We can’t deny that Baby Boomers comprise a large percentage of … Read more