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

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

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

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 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

HR professionals are notorious for latching on to and spreading new buzzwords and fads that more often than not have an extremely short shelf life. Whether … Read more

Sometimes summer reading can bring a new perspective on old problems. Here are a few samples, and some rather odd advice: “…great successes … Read more

Many of us have worked in organizations that practiced lean manufacturing or applied some of the tools and principles of the quality movement. Toyota was … Read more

There are certain goals in recruiting that always seem unattainable, so much so that they often take on mythic proportions. Critical issues like measuring … Read more

Recent terror alerts focusing on newly uncovered terrorist plans to strike five U.S.-based financial institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, … Read more