For as long as HR has been a separate function from the business, there has always existed a certain tension when it comes to who is primarily responsible for influencing employee retention. Business management often argues that recruiters are not presenting the right candidates, and in perfect “hiring hindsight” find fault on the basis of candidate... [full article »]
La Donna Lokey
La Donna Lokey is a senior college recruiter with Countrywide Financial Corporation. She has previously worked for Microsoft as a College Staffing Consultant; for Charles Schwab as a Recruiting Manager supporting high-volume call center recruiting; and as an Internet Research/Recruiting Manager for Lyons Pruitt, a boutique search firm which specializes in finding mid- to senior-level executives for large financial services companies. La Donna attended the George Washington University and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
Articles by La Donna Lokey...
Building Deeper Relationships on Campus
by La Donna Lokey Jul 9, 2008, 7:30 am ET
Part 2 of a 2-part series In my last article, I talked about the value of relationship-based recruitment in the college arena, and how deepening the bonds with campus contacts and candidates can help any organization be more successful in recruiting. In this piece, I’ll provide specifics as to how you can... [full article »]
Much Ado About Nothing
by La Donna Lokey Jul 8, 2008, 6:30 am ET
Part 1 of a 2-part series Almost 10 years ago, when I took my first job in recruiting (third-party search), I read on my new employer’s website: “The difference is in the way we manage relationships.” At the time, I suppose I thought it was a nice marketing line or one of those... [full article »]
