The following is a best practice, proven technique for making better hiring decisions… There are two parts to every interview: Gathering information; and, … Read more
When Does Retention Start — and Who Really Should “Own” It?
The biggest thing in HR and Talent Acquisition in 2016 will be retaining your employees. No, not just retaining top talent, but also that middle of the … Read more
Your Employer Brand Happens With or Without You
The ease of access to a vast amount of information is dramatically changing the talent market — it’s a “talent-sumer” world. Today’s candidates do … Read more
How to Construct a LinkedIn Profile That Sells
Dear Barbara: How important is my LinkedIn profile when it comes to client development? I think it’s more important for recruiters because I don’t see … Read more
How to Build Your First Recruitment Marketing Campaign
Often companies are on the cusp of achieving something great, just waiting for the right hire to help them get to the next level. The problem is that … Read more
Gullible Millennials Will Trust Whatever You Tell Them About Your Organization
I’m a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell, and he recently said some things to say at a data analytics conference in Seattle. Gladwell had a number of points, but … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How You Gonna Keep Your Best From Jumping Ship?
What are you doing to ensure your best team members don’t jump ship? I ask because, this past July, the BLS reported 5.7 million job openings, 1 million of … Read more
LinkedIn’s Recruiting Survey: The Big Question – Why So Little Data From the U.S?
There’s no denying that Linkedin is a 600 pound gorilla in the talent acquisition space. But as I write that, I wonder in what space exactly Linkedin is. … Read more
LinkedIn’s Recruiting Secret
Over the last five years, LinkedIn has grown from 78 million to more than 400 million members, a five times increase. Alongside this rapid growth in … Read more
Talent Branding: Your EVP in the Age of the Mecosystem
A new buzzword on the rise is “Mecosystem,” a set of connections in which brand fits into an individual’s life in a customized way. … Read more