Are all your open positions of the same value to your organization? Most of us don’t really stop and think about this, but we all know that certain … Read more
Defining Talent in 5 Steps
About once a year I get the feeling that we aren’t making any progress in improving our approaches to acquiring and retaining talent. Perhaps part of … Read more
Cross-Cultural Skills: Make or Buy?
There are a number of entertaining, and potentially valuable, stories regarding cross-cultural blunders that have been made over the years, particularly in … Read more
Networking Revisited and Some Caveats on Social Technology
“This is deja vu all over again!” ó Yogi Berra, circa 1965 A few years ago I wrote an article on the importance of using networking as a … Read more
Web-Based Screening and Assessment Usage: Third Annual Survey
Anyone who follows online screening and assessment knows that there just isn’t much information available about general trends related to its use. … Read more
Technology Trends: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Dateline Chicago, October 2004, HR Technology Conference This is a story of missed opportunities, lack of vision, not enough courage, and hope for the … Read more
Stagployment: What Slow Job Growth Means
It seems that we are going to remain in a slowly growing talent market for some time. The unemployment rate has hovered around 5.5%, give or take a tenth … Read more
What’s Shaking Your World? Emerging Themes and Trends in Recruiting
Around this time of year, as the days get shorter and the weather a bit cooler, I find myself reflecting on the themes and trends that have emerged over … Read more
Online Networking: Is It a Monster or a Messiah?
Networking has long been an essential part of business. More importantly for some, it’s also been a part of a successful career. According to recent … Read more
The ATS Industry: The Shape of Things to Come
The last six months have seen an influx of new entrants to the ATS arena. These include two ad agencies, an assessment vendor, and a background checking … Read more