Several years (and several companies) ago, I was on a team responsible for launching a new careers website. I was working for a large, well-known … Read more
Eye on Automotive: Toyota Revs, Daimler Stalls
Recruiters are not the only ones anxiously awaiting word about where Toyota Motor Corp. will build its newest assembly plant. Mayors, city officials, and … Read more
Chatter: Facebook and Jobster, the Billionaire Monster, Ebeebo’s Buzz, and More
Insight and opinion on the recruiting world: 1. Jobster, Facebook, and That Not-So-Secret Online Identity… Robert Dewey says he doesn’t want … Read more
2007 – Ready, Set, Plan.
When I called and looked for pricing to get a facilitator to conduct a two-day strategic planning workshop for my group, I was amazed at the kind of money … Read more
Candidates’ Choices – Your Credibility
By Dan Simmons, CPC, and Jim Hipskind, CPC It goes without saying that we are in a “candidate-driven” market right now and depending upon whom … Read more
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride of Recruiting
I once had an employee who would peak into ecstasy whenever he made a successful cold-recruit call with the candidate agreeing to send in his resume. Then … Read more
7 Questions to Answer Before You Hire Virtual Recruiters
1. How will you keep them loyal once they are successful? This is one of the most important questions to ask when considering whether to hire a virtual … Read more
Successful Recruiter Hiring: Realities and Actions
Finding and hiring top recruiter talent is the toughest search assignment to work. It is also the most profitable. You will receive a fee for a successful … Read more
From Recruiter to Trusted Business Advisor
Here today, gone tomorrow. Recruiters are often viewed by clients as being a dime a dozen . . . one is as good (or bad) as the next. But a select few, the … Read more
Ask Barb
Q. I have two experienced top producers who work for me and each individually produces over $500,000 annually. They have their dream home, cars, money in … Read more