Small, innovative providers are the “new black” of social networking. Although there are about 100 vendors offering some kind of solution, even … Read more
Break the Cycle: Proactive Planning and Hiring Cycles
Imagine a manufacturing plant for a moment. While it produces thousands of widgets every week, no one knows what the various machines actually do, nor does … Read more
The Economic Downturn Means That Hiring Freezes Will Soon Decimate Recruiting
Whenever there is a downturn in economic conditions, one of the first knee-jerk reactions that many CFOs and senior managers take is placing a freeze on … Read more
Kelly: IT Skills Shortage in Asia Pacific
Kelly Services surveyed 440 companies in Asia Pacific, and the results of its first information technology skills study suggest that an IT skills shortage … Read more
Diamonds Are Often Rough
As a recruiter if I’m given the task of recruiting for a geography or business segment that is new to me, my first step is to educate myself. I need … Read more
How the Best Onboarding Programs Work
In slow times, onboarding takes on new importance. It’s the best way to ensure that those people you have spent so much time attracting and wooing … Read more
Last In, First Out and the Future Job Market
The unemployment rate jumped to a five-year high this August as more employers continue to cut jobs. This comes as no surprise with the weak economy, … Read more
Authoria Gets New Owner
Talent management provider Authoria announced Monday that it is being acquired by Bedford Funding for $63 million. This news is big among corporate … Read more
Try Second Life Beyond the IT Department
A number of organizations are recruiting in Second Life. They are realizing significant branding benefits by recruiting in a virtual world. The real … Read more
Wanted: Real People
Is your company’s recruiting video boring? If you didn’t think so before, you might think it’s a yawner after you check out Liz Claiborne … Read more