A strong economy yields boom times for our industry. Yet there can be no light without the dark. Problems also abound in such a market. For some – … Read more

For the fifth year in a row, ERE readers can respond to a short survey on industry trends and issues. The key concerns that you had last year centered on … Read more

Even before “Legally Blonde 2,” I just knew I was born to be a lobbyist. After all, I have the heart of a debater and the dogged belief that I … Read more

EDITOR’S NOTE: Amidst making over a dozen placements a month, writing books, motivating employees and running a multi-office business, it’s hard to … Read more

Ya Gotta Wanna As I mentioned in Lou Scott, Part 1, The MPC, Lou was a Giant in our industry. He was the inventor of so many of our techniques. But he did … Read more

The Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org) was founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm. Today, the Center is internationally known for … Read more

I’ll never forget the most miserable hour of my day when I first started in the business. It was ‘plan time.’ This dreaded hour was spent … Read more

Last October I received a call from the regional human resource director of a multi-billion dollar corporation. For the purposes of this story we’ll … Read more

What is your purpose for being in this business? If you are like many recruiters, making money may be one reason that comes to mind. Making money is a … Read more

Please send questions for Barbara to barb@staffingandrecruiting.com. Please reference ASK BARB in your subject line! Q. My clients don’t seem to realize … Read more