HR software maker Kenexa will have a lot to talk about at its annual Kenexa World Conference later this month in Philadelphia. That’s because Kenexa … Read more
Why Recruiters Hate the Compensation Department!
I seldom use the word hate. As a kid I was scolded by my father if he heard me or my brothers use it. While I may dislike the Dodgers, tea baggers, and … Read more
Five Scenarios for the Future of Recruiting VIII: The Games
Up at 6am. 15 points. Hit the snoozebar once. Minus 5 points. Brush your teeth for three full minutes. 50 points (with a bonus from the toothpaste maker). … Read more
CEO Pay Is Down; CEO Replacement Planning Up
The global recession has taken a toll on workers everywhere, but except for a few high-profile departures and bonus forfeitures, CEOs have seemed mostly … Read more
Life After Lilly
Find the right candidate and close the deal. When asked about their value-add to an organization, most recruiters will respond with the previous statement. … Read more
Executive Pay Not the Same
Some old standbys used to attract and keep execs are not being relied upon as frequently, according to an ExecuNet survey of 476 search firm consultants … Read more
What’s Happening With Pay
Companies are increasing pay 2.8% this year, down from a projected 4%, according to the Hay Group. That’s according to a survey released today, taken … Read more
Salary Increases Weak, but High Performers Still Rewarded
U.S. employees will get pay raises averaging 3 percent this year, dismal by historical standards. Around the world, pay’s getting chopped hard, but … Read more
Performance-Based Pay Is Great Retention Idea #1
Saying to myself “duh,” I read Monday’s Wall Street Journal’s article on employee pay with amusement. The article outlines how some … Read more
Recruiter Incentives: It’s Time for a Change
“Recruiters should get paid for what they produce!” These are the words of a trailblazer in the corporate recruiting world, Michael Homula. For … Read more