It has been an interesting week as I have watched issues that I deal with on a daily basis become part of the mainstream news media. For those of you who … Read more
I’m Bitter About Twitter
Well, besides the catchy title, I’m fairly bitter about most “social media.” I’m hoping I can get a few people to yell … Read more
How to Sabotage Your Recruiting Efforts in Six Easy Steps
I’m constantly quite amazed at the level of ignorance, and often arrogance, which exists with some hiring supervisors. Do you ever ask yourself how a … Read more
The Traditional Career Path Will Disappear
In the July/August print publication Journal of Corporate Recruiting Leadership, I’m spelling out my “10 predictions for the coming … Read more
Req Creep: The Phenomenon
Creep is defined in the dictionary as “to move stealthily and cautiously.” This description accurately portrays that of a hiring … Read more
Falling Down on Our Job
I was talking to a friend of mine who is a senior manager/director-level IT professional who was recently laid off. He was moaning about poorly written job … Read more
What’s the Buzz on Social Media in Recruiting?
Everyone is buzzing about social media these days. Is it a waste of time? Is it helpful from a business standpoint? Can other industries besides the … Read more
The Death of Twitter
Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded. —Yogi Berra You read it here first, folks: Twitter — at least as it is structured today … Read more
Poor Leadership
DETROIT — General Motors Corporation Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will step down immediately at the request of the White House. —Comcast.net … Read more
Luscious Fruit: The Competitive Intelligence That Hangs in a Company’s Telephone Tree
“You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful.” ~ Alan … Read more