Cost has always been central to recruiting. One of the most popular (though not the most useful) metrics is cost-per-hire. But demonstrating the value of recruiting is difficult. The reasons are simple enough — recruiting costs are tangible; the benefits less so. It takes time for new hires to become productive, and their contributions are... [full article »]
J.P. Winker
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Blogging Bob
by J.P. Winker Jun 4, 2008
So many recent news articles proclaim that social networking and blogging are the keys to effective recruiting. The vibe of these stories is that if you aren’t already using these activities, your fate in the war for talent will be to become another battlefield casualty. You are a dinosaur and deserve to be extinct. Whenever something... [full article »]