Unfortunately, although Twitter is now the second most popular social network to search for candidates after LinkedIn, many recruiters and sourcers still … Read more
Looking For a New Work Challenge? Here’s a Lesson From Steven Colbert
This week marked the start of a new era in late night television in the U.S. with Steven Colbert’s debut as the host of The Late Show on CBS, long the home … Read more
Your Application Process Is Broken – and 4 More Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Ignore
When was the last time you applied to a job at your company? In other words, when was the last time you saw your company through a job candidate’s eyes? … Read more
Reflections of a Compensation Pro: Things I’ve Seen That Drive Me a Little Nuts
I’ve worked in Compensation my entire career. Spent most of it in Corporate America and now, for a bunch of years, as a global consultant. I love … Read more
The 15 Characteristics of a Highly Productive Team
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer, … Read more
Recruiting As Hand-to-Hand Combat
Sharpen your knives — let’s get ready to recruit! Most of my writings about recruiting revolve around my vivid imagination. I use this imagination … Read more
A Reminder That There Are Big Limits to Employee Free Speech on Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer One of the finest employment-law bloggers, Daniel Schwartz, recently marked the eight-year anniversary of his Connecticut Employment Law … Read more
Don’t Be Surprised if Soon Just Scanning a Name Will Tell You If They’re Available
We are standing at the beginning of a big data revolution in recruitment in which the recruitment industry will go from a data and intelligence phase to a … Read more
The Magnificent Seven: Interview Questions to Help Hire the Right Candidate
A job interview is a lot like speed dating. In just a short hour or two, you’re expected to get to know a person and see if they’re a good fit for your … Read more
Barb Bruno’s 4 Month Time Management Plan
Dear Barbara: At the last TSA (TechServe Alliance) Conference, you advised me to cover my orders until I scheduled two to three candidates on the final … Read more