Almost every week I see a blog post or tweet claiming that job boards are dead or dying. We’re talking about the top source for hiring outside of employee … Read more
The Caustic and Cynical Rumblings of a Old Man at ERE Expo 2012
Note from ERE’s CEO David Manaster: When I saw the latest from Lou yesterday, I was stunned. After all, this is not just anyone. This is Lou Adler. … Read more
What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men? Facebook Knows
What Facebook Reveals About Candidates In recent weeks there have been a lot of stories about employers asking candidates for their Facebook passwords or … Read more
Tater Tots, Innovation, and the Hard Sell
Spring ERE Expo in San Diego wrapped up last week, and I have to say that, like many of my colleagues, I had a blast. This year, I didn’t have booth duty, … Read more
This Is Business; Stay the Hell Out of Your Candidates’ Personal Lives
I read an article last week about job candidates being asked for their Facebook passwords so that potential employers can examine their personal activity. … Read more
360 Degree Feedback. Not.
You might have read about something called 360-degree feedback. Depending on who you read, it gets good, bad, or ugly reviews. People generally agree that … Read more
The BAT Signal! More Evidence That the Best Business Leaders Value Assessment
I continue to be excited by what I am seeing in the world of assessments. Recently a client told me about a new assessment program that made my ears perk … Read more
Would You Hire Meryl Streep?
Would you hire Meryl Streep? She’s 62, you know. And sure, she’s been nominated for 17 Academy Awards, but prior to winning this year for her brilliant … Read more
Dear Corporate America, From Any Veteran, USA
Dear Corporate America, This letter is intended to ask for your help and to open your mind, perhaps a little bit. I have recently completed my tour of duty … Read more
Matching: the Newest Flavor of Assessment Tools
I continue to be impressed by the evolution of pre-employment assessment tools. This evolution is being driven by the continued growth of the value … Read more