In recent weeks, I’ve shared some data about the responsibilities that sourcers and recruiters currently have within their organizations. We’ve … Read more
The Unbearable Vagueness of HR Analytics
HR is undergoing something of a revolution with the influx of analytics people. It’s true that compensation has always been steeped in numbers, but in … Read more
The Good Things You Can Learn From Bad People
Sometimes, the bad guy wins. Clients often ask me for advice on how to deal with highly political people who are not very good at anything other than … Read more
Beginner Boolean for New Sourcers and Recruiters by @TheJobGirl
I remember when I first started sourcing and a more experienced colleague was attempting to teach me the different Boolean operators…I could not remember … Read more
It Takes Skills (and Patience) to Get Buy-In on Team Goals
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” ― Jim Rohn, American business speaker In a near-perfect world — the type most people … Read more
How to Ditch Performance Ratings and Still Evaluate Employees Fairly and Accurately
Have you ever read about a company getting rid of performance management ratings and wondered, “How do they identify and reward high performing employees … Read more
Paralyzed by Choice: When Unlimited Vacation Becomes Too Much Vacation
Unlimited paid vacation sounds like an amazing perk. Just think — you could take a three month cruise around the world and get paid for it, right? … Read more
4 LinkedIn Product Announcements That Will Change the Way You Recruit (Forever!) by @SocialTalent
I have a confession to make. It’s been over 2 years since I actually wrote a blog post. So, what has me typing away on my notepad in a Starbucks in LA, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Is Your List Why People Should Want to Work For You Like This One?
I’m always encouraging employers everywhere to research and write their own Top 10 lists of the reasons why everyone should want to work for their … Read more
Are You Exhibiting the Value That You Place in Your Employees?
“I am successful because of my employees, they are the ones that made my business successful.” That was a quote I heard the other day from Danny Meyer, … Read more