One of the things I try to do as an editor is to read and write things I wouldn’t normally read or write. It’s a convenient excuse to check out … Read more
Ask Barb: Metrics For New Hires
Dear Barb: Would you be willing to share the metrics you use for new hires? I have not hired someone new in over two years and I’m not sure what minimum … Read more
The 80/20 Rule Of Sourcing Talent
With the extraordinary rise of web 2.0 and social media, a vast amount of talent pipelines were incidentally created. The source of your company’s hires … Read more
Do We Really Need Another Jobs Board?
I’m looking at you, Facebook. When word leaked out last weekend about Facebook launching some sort of jobs board, I hoped that it would be something … Read more
A Facebook Job Board — Yawn
Someone I know who works for a struggling social media company recently asked if I’d heard about the excitement in the space. Not sure what he was … Read more
The Big Data Impact On Social Recruiting
Once again “Big Data” is all the rage as enterprises struggle to cope with the data deluge that is exploding across the globe. The tsunami of … Read more
Are You Fishing Where the Jobs Are? Data Can Help You Find the Right Niches
Job ads don’t necessarily translate into jobs, but they do provide a look at where and for what employers are seeking candidates. In June, says … Read more
Are Compensation Pros Falling Behind in the Race For Better HR Analytics?
Have compensation professionals, once the math and data heroes of the HR world, fallen behind the curve in analytics? New research suggests it could be so. … Read more
Jobs Report Hints We May Avert A Summer Hiring Slump This Year
The private sector created 176,000 jobs in June, says a report this morning from payroll processor ADP, surprising economists who were expecting far fewer … Read more
LinkedIn’s Two Paths: Open Versus Closed
This week has been LinkedIn week over at ERE.net, our sister publication. Make sure to check out a few of the articles including my favorite by Dr. John … Read more