Being a young kid in the ’80s, I remember reading a bunch of books from the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series. For anyone who doesn’t know what these … Read more
How to Connect, Part V
In this last and final installment of this series we’re going to talk about how to use low and high technology appropriately to tailor your message to your … Read more
Jobvite Gets $15 Million in New Investment
Jobvite, the company that helps recruiters tap the referral power of employees’ social networks, got a $15 million injection of new capital that it … Read more
How to Group-Think Your Way To Better HR Metrics
Great article last week in The Wall Street Journal on “What Gives Social Norms Their Power.” The research doesn’t have direct implications to … Read more
This Is NOT Recruiting
I recently received an email with a job spec on it. An associate who had received it from a recruiter forwarded it to me because of my feelings on this … Read more
Economists Expect Strong Jobs Report; Consumers Optimistic, but Wary
This is the week employment numbers for the U.S. will be released by the Labor Department, and economists expect them to continue the robust trend of the … Read more
How to Be Sure Your Job Req Attracts Anyone and Everyone
One of the things that frustrated me when I was a recruiter was a poorly written job description. This was just one of many puzzle pieces that provided the … Read more
Are You Are Becoming A Technology Dinosaur?
Technology is evolving at the fastest rate in recorded history, and tools relevant to recruiters are not exempt. Every day a new piece of hardware, … Read more
The Sourcing Bull’s-Eye – Are You Using Your Resources or Wasting Money?
Whether or not you want to admit it, we all use some paid resources for our recruiting efforts. This could include any of the following products: job … Read more
ERP Provider Lawson Going Private in Purchase by Equity Firm
Lawson Software, provider of a wide variety of business management programs including enterprise human capital management, will be acquired by … Read more