I stumbled across a February 2012 article online in Harper’s Magazine that just floored me. Killing the Competition included many great sentences but … Read more
Engagement
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