In what other year in world history could one go onto Facebook and announce to all of their various friends, acquaintances, and business connections that … Read more
Declining Demand Prompts Manpower to Withdraw Profit Forecast
Another dismal forecast, and this one has nothing to do with the heavy, wet weather blanketing much of the country. The forecast is from Manpower, which … Read more
The Best Little Tech Show In Texas
Can’t get enough of HR shows and technology? Then you’re in luck. HRchitect (profile; site) is organizing what the consulting firm is calling … Read more
What’s Being Planned Because of the Economy
Here’s what companies are doing and plan on doing because of the slower economy. Watson Wyatt’s survey was conducted during the week of Dec. 8, … Read more
Customer Service Is Job #1 For New Authoria CEO
When Jim McDevitt took over as CEO of Authoria last month, the announcement of his ascendancy was all about growing the business. Bad luck for him that … Read more
Broader, Fresher, Deeper Is ZoomInfo Mantra For 2009
“Broader, fresher, deeper.” Take that as the ZoomInfo (profile; site) mantra for 2009. ZoomInfo’s new president Sam Zales does. Six … Read more
Finding Alternatives to Downsizing
Recruiting departments will continue to be under pressure to cut staff. Wayne Cascio, a professor of management at the University of Colorado in Denver, … Read more
Guilt, Anger Cuts Productivity Says Layoff Survivors
About the only ones who ever thought the troops would suck it up with vim and vigor after a layoff were the corporate suits. Now comes a study from … Read more
Manpower Report Predicts Little Change in Hiring Next Quarter
If you think any plans to increase hiring is good news, then get yourself a copy of the Manpower quarterly employment outlook for 2009. (Link at bottom.) … Read more
What’s So Great About Passive Candidates?
Groucho Marx once said, “I wouldn’t want to belong to any club that would have someone like me as a member.” Some recruiters feel … Read more