A few years back I wrote an article called Stop Having Status Meetings! 5 Better Things to do Instead. Status updates squander time that could be spent … Read more
Think Like a Librarian and Conduct a Reference Interview to Create Successful Sourcing Strategies
My very first graduate school class was Reference/Information Services, which can best be described as Reference Desk 101. Reference librarians are highly … Read more
Who in Your Organization Should Walk the Red Carpet?
January and February mark the “Awards Season” for the entertainment industry, and we are close to wrapping it up with the 88th Annual Academy Awards in … Read more
3 Things I’d Like To Change About Sourcing by @MatthewJLeBlanc
Sourcing as a stand-alone function is a relatively new part of the recruiting continuum and although it is something I’m passionate about and have a deep … Read more
Praise? It’s An Essential (and Critical) Skill For All New Managers
There is no shortage of skills that new managers need to develop as they transition from individual contributors to leading people for the first time. One … Read more
The Big Thing I’ve Learned About Managing: Treat Everyone Like a Real Person
I’m not a textbook-trained manager. I’m organized, sure, but I can still lose my keys with the best of ‘em. I work hard, but I still know how to take, and … Read more
Five More Tips For Brand New Managers
Second of two parts If you’ve been promoted to a manager position, you now have people reporting directly to you. And, you’ll find that managing … Read more
How a Cleaning Lady Taught Me a Management Lesson I Never Forgot
Do you know Dottie? I had spent many hours studying and memorizing formulas to do calculations for the case studies,” he recalls. “The teacher … Read more
Tales From a SourceCon Newbie
I know. You’re not allowed to have a favorite child. As an employee of ERE, I suppose I can’t have a favorite conference either. My first SourceCon was … Read more
The Trick to Becoming a Great HR Pro
From my mailbag: Tim, I’m a recent HR graduate and I want to be great in HR. How do I become a great HR pro like you? Is there certain things I can do, … Read more