Just a bit of what I’m hearing here in Florida, at the annual fall gathering of hundreds of recruiters and companies in the recruiting, staffing, and … Read more
Retailers Expect No Growth in Holiday Hiring
Two days before the President unveils his plan to put Americans back to work, new reports are out with mixed jobs news. First up is a survey by Hay Group … Read more
Jeff’s On Call!: No Payment for Consultant Hires
This week’s inquiry comes from Floyd Prescott: Jeff, Over the years, I have learned much from viewing your column with bemused detachment, observing … Read more
Job Growth at Zero In August
Job growth was a wash in August, with the U.S. economy adding 17,000 private, nonfarm sector jobs, but losing the same number of government jobs. That … Read more
“The Phone Rang…” How to Make a Successful Marketing Call
There is a general consensus among big billers that telephone marketing is THE KEY to their success. And I think most of us who have a few years of … Read more
Recruiting and a “Blank Canvas”
There is endless advice all around about how to become a great recruiter. There are many outstanding “big billers” who have used, perfected, and shared … Read more
SourceCon 2011 Challenge #2: Red Herrings and Hidden Gems
It’s here. You’ve waited for it, and it’s finally here. I’m talking about football season! What, did you think I meant something … Read more
Ask Barb: Differentiating Yourself from the Competition
Dear Barb: Everyone is saying business is better, but everyone I’ve contacted is tired of all the calls they are getting from recruiters. You are always … Read more
Big Drop in Confidence Fueled by Jobs Pessimism
U.S. consumer confidence in August dropped to the lowest point in two years, the result, analysts say, of the protracted debate over the debt issue and the … Read more
Jeff’s On Call!: Candidate Fee Reimbursements
This week’s inquiry comes from Neil Arden: Hi Jeff- Enjoy your column! Thank you for providing you services to the staffing community through the … Read more