What’s your ideal style of leader? Someone who’s driven, competitive, and enjoys smashing through obstacles? Or someone who prizes interpersonal harmony? … Read more
The Death of the Recruiter?
Are we about to witness the death of the recruiter? Maybe you’re rolling your eyes at that question — perhaps because numerous observers have been … Read more
Reorganizations Make a Mess of People Analytics
Questions that appear simple to the person asking them can be messy to an analytics pro who has to answer them. One nasty form of messiness is changes to … Read more
One of Recruiting’s Biggest Cliches Exists for a Reason
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya … Read more
This Company Makes All Employees’ Salaries, Appraisals, and Promotions Public
“He makes how much?” Discovering that a co-worker handsomely outearns you — even though you have the same job title and years of experience — leaves a … Read more
How Marriott Transcends the Transaction to Attract Talent
Attracting and retaining top talent in the midst of tight labor pools is daunting for any organization. At ERE Digital, Sept 23-24, Marriott’s senior … Read more
High Volume Recruiting When InMail Count Is Low – Oh No!
We are living in the time right now known as The Great Resignation. About one-third of the workforce is estimated to leave their current roles within the … Read more
Rethinking TA on Global Talent Acquisition Day
Happy Global Talent Acquisition Day! Today is a time when we traditionally focus on celebrating the skills of TA professionals. This year, as in past ones, … Read more
Stuck in the Middle: The Plight of Average Performers
A critical skill for any leader is taking a middle performer and — through coaching, mentoring, development, etc. — transforming them into a high … Read more
Best Practices Are for Suckers
When I say something is a “best practice,” what do you think I mean? Taken on its face, the term suggests a set of tasks and rules that lead to an optimal … Read more