It can be difficult to measure innovation, but researchers at Monash University and LaTrobe University in Australia have taken a novel approach by … Read more
Human Resources Doesn’t Have to Be the Enemy
“You need to speak to HR.” For recruiters, those words spell doom for your placement hopes. Let’s face it, if we had a choice most recruiters would prefer … Read more
What a Few Handshakes Told Me About HR’s Ability to Drive Change
My dad wanted a boy. He had me, and only me: a girl. It took me a while to figure that dynamic out. I guess it finally hit as I headed off to Marine Corps … Read more
Resist the Temptation To Do Everything (Part 5 of a 5-part Series on Upping the Ante on Talent Acquisition)
This is the fifth and final article in a series (part 1; part 2; part 3; part 4) on how to redefine recruitment. The author, a veteran recruiting leader … Read more
HR Roundtable: What Would Happen If HR Just Quit Being So …. ?
There is always new energy when a New Year begins, and 2016 is no different. It was cool to be able to have the first HR Roundtable in Cincinnati this year … Read more
You Can Take This to the Bank: Candidates LOVE to Get Calls About Jobs
If I hear one more person tell me that candidates don’t like phone calls, I’m going to shove a phone up your … I’m not the smartest cat, but I know a … Read more
Fall In Love With Recruiting Again. On an Hourly Basis
The following idea doesn’t tend to sit well with most recruiter colleagues I’ve talked to. But as the talent war escalates, it makes sense. It’s about our … Read more
Startup Spotlight: Write Better Job Descriptions and Send Better Messages With @Textio
This week, the Startup Spotlight shines Kieran Snyder, Co-Founder and CEO of Textio. Should your startup be profiled? Send me a message. What is your … Read more
A Dozen Good Reasons You Should be Cautious About Employee Happiness
First of two parts Ever since the Declaration of Independence, “the pursuit of happiness” has been a national goal. Only recently, however, has a more … Read more
Embrace Measurement and Metrics (Part 4 of a 5-part Series on Upping the Ante on Talent Acquisition)
This is the fourth article in a series (part 1; part 2; part 3) on how to redefine recruitment. The author, a veteran recruiting leader within several … Read more