Consultants continue to talk about whether the Taleo/Vurv deal is particularly good for the Vurv customer base, as one of the risks in becoming the … Read more
In Honor of Mother’s Day, Show Some Love to Your Flex-Time Policies
The title “working dad” might seem silly, borderline redundant. Yet, no one pauses when they hear the phrase “working mom,” a title … Read more
Shaking or Quaking?
Handshakes still count heavily among recruiters. A University of Iowa professor has done research on the topic and finds that the manner of a … Read more
Talent Management: The New Buzz
Over the past 20 years or so, corporations worldwide have focused on a variety of initiatives. The bulk was aimed at improving efficiency, increasing … Read more
Social Media Reflections: The Good and the Bad
In trying to summarize my experience at the Web 2.0 conference, I find myself thinking about how quickly technology changes the way we work, play, and in … Read more
Recruiting Investors
Startup RiseSmart of Dallas recently landed a small infusion of new capital from angel investors. The $1.5 million lays the groundwork for a probably … Read more
Authoria’s View on Vurv
Authoria’s (profile; site) president and CEO, Tod Loofbourrow, chatted with ERE about Taleo’s recent acquisition of Vurv. He says this … Read more
Rite of Passage
In the hot and heavy world of executive recruiting, less sometimes is more. Of course, the “more” has to really be more — as in more (and … Read more
A Billion For LinkedIn?
Can LinkedIn (profile; site) really pull off a $1 billion funding round? As big as it is that’s the number being tossed around on tech and VC blogs. … Read more
Taleo to Acquire Vurv
Gobble, gobble. That’s the sound you just heard as Taleo (profile; site) swooped in and gobbled up Vurv Technology (profile; site) for approximately … Read more