First of two parts If you haven’t seen it in the news, after its stock price broke the $800 barrier last month, Google moved into the No. 3 position among … Read more
An Evolution of Sourcing? Why Sourcing is Only Going To Grow
It’s always tough to know what to react to as part of being an editor. People say all kinds of things on the internet about talent acquisition. My job … Read more
Getting a Grip on Big Data: You Ignore It at Your Own Peril
We’re operating in an environment where the pace and velocity of change is making it almost impossible to use the past to predict the future, and the sheer … Read more
Big Data: It’s Just Useless Information Unless You Put it to Work
“Big data” is the latest buzz word entering HR lexicon. I’ve used it myself to explain how the “big data” now possible through strategic, social … Read more
2013 ERE Recruiting Excellence Award Finalists
In this, the ninth year of the ERE Recruiting Excellence Awards, finalists include a New York hospital that’s a finalist in two categories, a flower … Read more
These Two Metrics Made A Difference. Now What?
Dear Barb: My business was inconsistent, sales were up and down and I never could achieve the goals I had set. You spent time with me at the Fordyce Forum … Read more
To Be Honest, Here’s Why I Really Hate Analytics and Big Data
Don’t kid yourself – you hate analytics. It wouldn’t be politically correct to say that you hate analytics, so you won’t. That’s why I’m here. You hate … Read more
CareerBuilder Tool Tells You How Well Your Job Ad Is Doing
Quick quiz: Your job postings for customer service reps on average get 28 applications each. Is that good or bad? If you answer is along the lines of … Read more
New Tool From CareerBuilder Lets You Know How Your Ads Compare
Quick quiz: Your job postings for respiratory therapists average only two applications each. Is that good or bad? If you answer is along the lines of … Read more
The Structure of Your Job Ad Plays a Bigger Role Than You Think
As a marketing person for a somewhat large (200 recruiters nationally) staffing firm, one of my biggest difficulties has always been ensuring consistency … Read more