December’s Spotlight goes to Susan Kang Nam, nick-named ‘Shuffer Greene’ (from her sister Jenna – it means fast going, always moving, loving green). … Read more
Be a Contributor to The Source
Would you like to be a contributor to The Source? We’d love to hear from you! Here are some of the topic areas we want to cover: Contract sourcing … Read more
Ask the Sourcing Dude
We’ve enlisted the help of the Master Sourcer himself, The Sourcing Dude, to answer some questions that are at the forefront of many of our minds. In … Read more
Listening Between the Lines
Was it a multi-million dollar mistake? Maybe it was more. And sadly, as the head of an executive search firm, I see it all too often. What I’m referring … Read more
Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve Quality Hires
Most recruiters will say that making quality hires is their top priority, but they often fail to back up those claims by accepting accountability for the … Read more
Looking for a New Job? Follow the Money
When the economy took a turn for the worse in October, many recruiters began fearing for their own jobs. The good news is that some companies are still … Read more
Q&A with TalentDrive
The Fordyce Letter recently chatted with Sean Bisceglia, CEO of TalentDrive, the Chicago-based company that integrates recruiters’ job boards into … Read more
Authoria Gets New CEO
A former CFO and computer software executive is assuming the reins at Authoria (profile; site) in a move that may signal a drive to expand the … Read more
Why Do I Think the Recession is Irrelevant?
Mark Lally asked this in a comment on a previous post. Thanks to him, I have something to write about this week. The key words in the previous post are … Read more
A Passage to India
In 1605 Joseph Jacobs wrote a story titled Dick Whittington’s Cat, about a boy who’s told about the great city of London where the streets are … Read more