Without fail nowadays, every company out there has some sort of espoused corporate values. That’s great. But while a values document looks great … Read more
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Today’s Labor Market
Today’s Labor Market — The Good News The labor market continues to crank out some astonishing numbers despite several factors that could disrupt progress. … Read more
America’s missing workforce
Labor shortages have become a fact of life in America. It’s not just the case that millions of jobs are open, it’s the fact they remain open … Read more
Recruiting Is Rife With Weak Business Cases (and That’s OK)
What does it mean to say that a given recruiting practice is good for business? Imagine your CFO (it’s always someone in finance squinting at you, right?) … Read more
The Delusions Behind White-Collar Hiring
For corporate America, the Great Resignation is nothing but a myth. The bulk of the workforce who resigned throughout the pandemic was made up of low-wage … Read more
Rethink bonuses as ‘Reward Compensation’
The pandemic might be starting to wind down now, but the ‘Great Resignation’ is still very much in full swing. Around 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs … Read more
The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week
Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent acquisition insights and information from … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Microsoft announces it will also help pay employees’ abortion costs Hot on the heels of Amazon announcing that it would reimburse travel costs for … Read more
Why you shouldn’t be afraid of constructive tension at work
‘Emma’ was popular, powerful but somewhat intimidating if you got on the wrong side of her. Several team members, including her boss, Harry, told me that … Read more
Technology Can’t Fix Hiring — Except Where It Can
I love looking at new technology and reimagining what is possible when you get that amazing piece of functionality that was previously missing. I’ve heard … Read more