On the verge of leaving the recruiting calling … I am a second-generation recruit who knew he wanted to be a recruiter. In junior high I’d go to my … Read more
The Last Social Network: The Future of Social Media
We are entering a time of social fatigue. A recent survey from Pew Research found that 61% of current Facebook users have voluntarily taken a break from … Read more
You May Be Slamming the Door on the Next Gates, Branson, or Jobs
With the astronomical jobless rate and the skyrocketing cost of four-year college, many are questioning the value and validity of a bachelor’s degree. As a … Read more
Yahoo and Best Buy’s Moves Reflect Changes in Their Businesses and Faith in Their Workforces
Telecommuting has been all over the news this week and many of us think it has been blown out of proportion. First, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer changed the … Read more
Why Recruiters Will Be at the Heart of Our Corporate Future
My last post on why I believe LinkedIn will never kill the professional recruitment industry seemed to generate a lot of attention. While some of the … Read more
The Black Hearts and White Knights of Pre-Employment Testing
You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. — Abraham Lincoln … Read more
You Don’t Know It, But Women See Gender Bias in Your Job Postings
Are a few gender-themed words in your job descriptions signaling women, unconsciously, to not apply? A scientific study of 4,000 job descriptions revealed … Read more
What’s Missing From Facebook’s Graph Search
I’ve been using Facebook’s much-vaunted graph search for about a month now, having been on the list for early users. The feature was launched with much … Read more
How Yahoo’s Decision to Stop Telecommuting Will Increase Innovation
Marissa Mayer’s decision to require Yahoo employees to “come into the office” has already been criticized by many. But most of the criticisms that I have … Read more
Despite Mayer’s Beliefs, Telecommuting Has Its Benefits
In a surprising move, it was announced on Friday that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has mandated a telecommuting ban for all employees, which will go into effect … Read more