While U.S. recruiters debate the value of text messaging, one of the largest franchise operators in the Middle East has jumped in with enthusiasm. … Read more
Hanscome’s Move to Kenexa was a Long Time Coming
Ron Hanscome’s serious thoughts of moving from HRchitect to Kenexa (profile) began during Kenexa’s “analyst day” this past April. … Read more
Selective Outsourcing Initiatives and Talent Management Software-as-a-Service Dominate at the Mid-year Mark
At mid-year, employers are choosing to dip their toes in the outsourcing pool, rather than jump in feet first. Attempts at wide-scale HR outsourcing … Read more
Get Candidates Engaged
For several years I have been part of a virtual network called NextNow. It was founded and is stewarded by an eccentric ex-Sun Microsystems engineer who … Read more
The Uneven Evolution of Corporate Recruiting
Much of the hiring process from sourcing to closing to onboarding has changed significantly over the past 20 years. Much hasn’t. And therein lies the … Read more
Social Networks, What a Mess!
Are you overwhelmed with the hundreds of new tools, applications, websites, and services that have sprung up over the past few months? Social networking … Read more
Embracing Social Media to Find the Right Talent
Recruiters have traditionally relied on old-fashioned human “social networks” for decades. Now, job market trends and technology are … Read more
Three Ways to Be a Rock Star Recruiter
I’m sure you read “Top 10 Indications That You Are a Dinosaur (Old-School) Recruiter.” Sullivan is correct when he reminds us that change … Read more
Balancing Your Business “It’s A Matter of Perspective(s)”
Companies with formal strategy execution process in place dramatically outperform companies without it. You may consider this statement as common sense, … Read more
Bond with Your Candidates
While surfing the Internet for information on a presentation, I came across a Toastmasters video of a guy giving suggestions on “how to overcome the … Read more