UPDATE: Watch this Google+ Hangout ON AIR to learn how to use the tracker effectively. Hiring managers can be impatient. We’ve all had those awkward … Read more
Recruiters Should Be ‘Business Partners.’ What Does That Mean?
Being a “business partner”: It’s often talked about in human resources and recruiting, but what does it mean? Joanne Rencher, chief … Read more
Do Managers Motivate? There’s Actually Something More Important They Focus On
In coaching individuals, one of the questions I often choose to begin a dialogue on leadership is, “What is your primary responsibility as a leader of this … Read more
See No Overtime, Hear No Overtime, Pay No Overtime
By Eric B. Meyer Like many other employers, you’ve got a handbook policy that says that non-exempt employees cannot work overtime unless they obtain prior … Read more
The Evolving Role of Recruiters
As many of you know, I’ve taken a new role and once again it is an opportunity for me to take a great team and move them forward. The organization I’ve … Read more
HR is Siloed and Too Inwardly Focused. Here’s What We Do About That
By David C. Forman In his new book, Fearless HR — Driving Business Results, David Forman asserts that HR must escape its past before seizing a future … Read more
What Fishing Taught Me About Recruiting
If you go fishing, you are going to deal with knots and tangles. It’s inevitable. The thinness of the fishing line, the weight of the sinker, and the … Read more
Communicating and Aligning Strategy: Why Is That Last Mile Such a Challenge?
Those who know transportation logistics or supply chain management are very familiar with the “last mile problem.” Fans of online retailers may also have … Read more
The Fordyce Letter to Cease Publication
Editor’s Note: FordyceLetter.com will cease publication at the end of business January 29. The website will remain online as it is now during a … Read more
Tests Are Better at Hiring Than You
When hiring managers and recruiters use their discretion to overrule the results of assessment tests, their hires do less well than workers selected … Read more