Just when you think you’ve mastered the Internet, along comes a new generation that is changing the way we use the Web. It will be incumbent on … Read more
A Call for Recruiting Leadership
Leadership is hard to define. One might say, “I know it when I see it, but I can’t tell you exactly what it is.” We have all probably … Read more
Counterpoint: Why There is Absolutely No Difference Between Generations
We’ve been fooled: there’s no difference in hiring and managing people of different age groups, whether they’re 16 or 60. I just spent a … Read more
Projected Talent Spending Drives New Parent of TMP Recruitment Ad Agency
The $45 million acquisition of TMP Worldwide’s recruitment advertising operations marks the second such move by purchaser Veronis Suhler Stevenson to … Read more
Mark Needs Your Help: Your Responses and My Thoughts
A couple of weeks ago I presented a case study about a recruiting director named Mark who was faced with numerous challenges and decisions. His … Read more
Four Ways to Improve Recruiting
Here are few comments I have recently received from recruiters about what they are experiencing. It seems that some things never change. “I have … Read more
Five Great Things You Can Do Today to Find More Great People Tomorrow
In our just completed 2006 Recruiting and Hiring Challenges survey, 68% of the respondents indicated that sourcing was a major problem ? comparable to … Read more
Boring Position Descriptions Are Dramatically Decreasing Your Application Rates, Part 1
I often am asked, “What is the easiest way to improve the number of top applicants who actually decide to apply for jobs?” The answer is easy: … Read more
On Becoming a Great Recruiter, Part 7
When someone says “no” to your offer, your goal is not to convince him to say “yes.” Your goal is to get him to say … Read more
The 2 Keys to Killer Job Ads
Not too long ago, my company was approached by a client who wanted our help with a technical professional search. Our client provided us with the following … Read more