With job openings in the U.S. continuing to hit record highs, recruiters are looking for something (anything!) that will make their own jobs easier. But if … Read more
The Missing Piece From TA Tech Purchase Decisions: People
Last month at ERE Digital, I had a fascinating discussion with Freddy Rivera, a senior technical recruiter at Strava, and Kimberly Jones, a senior director … Read more
Here’s Why You’re Ignoring Signs That Your New Hires Might Fail
A lot of your new hires aren’t going to become successful employees — the study “Why New Hires Fail” showed that 46% of new hires will fail. And if we’re … Read more
How Much Do You Trust Your Hiring Managers?
No, the title of this article is not a trick question (although it kind of feels like one, doesn’t it?). Hiring managers are a vital component of the … Read more
There Is No Labor Shortage (At Least, Not the Way You Think)
Businesses across the country are struggling to open back up because they just can’t find people to hire. Meanwhile, more Americans quit in May than any … Read more
A Non-Traditional Approach to Holiday Hiring
The labor shortage continues to persist to the dismay of employers everywhere. Hourly workers in the retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries have … Read more
Why Does Tech Shun Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeship models have been a key talent generation strategy in various industries for years, and they work: In Sept. 2020, the Labor Department … Read more
What Every Recruiter Should Know About Vaccine Mandates
I recently had the opportunity to chat live with employment attorney, HR Consultant, and ERE legal columnist Kate Bischoff about the current (and upcoming) … Read more
A Lack of Funding for Diversity Hiring Continues to Plague Orgs
Business leaders at the smallest startups to the biggest global corporations have publicly committed to taking action against bias and discrimination in … Read more
Finding Your Strengths As a Recruiting Leader
Meet Lianne Daues. Lianne is the senior director of talent acquisition at Core-Mark International, by way of The Container Store, JCPenney, and Rehab Care. … Read more
The “Mandemic” of Men Opting Out of College
The future is unfolding: “Enrollment [at universities] declined by 2.5% (461,000 students) in the Fall of 2020, but the decline among men was more … Read more
Why Should Recruiters Write Job Postings?
Have you ever ordered groceries online? I can’t allow that level of trust with a stranger. They aren’t going to compare prices and make sure I … Read more
Managing Candidates’ Transition From Zoom to In-Person
What happens when you meet colleagues in-person whom you have only previously ever seen through a screen? It’s a question that is increasingly important … Read more
Developing an Ethical AI Strategy
Artificial intelligence is arguably the most powerful technology we have today to innovate processes and experiences. When AI is applied to high-stakes … Read more
Labor Market Disappoints in August
Thud! That’s what it sounded like when the August job numbers were released earlier this month. The labor market posted very impressive results in the … Read more
Candidates Deserve Feedback, Not Excuses
Anyone who has looked for a job knows how frustrating it can be. Between the bad job postings, the lack of pay transparency, and the many, many hoops the … Read more
When Hourly Staff Are Treated As Office Supplies
These days, companies aren’t the only ones recognizing the value of transferable skills. So are job-seekers. As a result, they feel less confined to … Read more
Recruiting Leaders to Converge at ERE Digital
On Sept. 23-24, talent acquisition professionals will gather for ERE Digital, a practitioner-led event that aims to help recruiting pros elevate their … Read more
The Pastor Who Could Recruit
In Episode 45 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett (HRU Tech, Fistful of Talent, The Tim Sackett Project), as Tim shares some of his … Read more
Failing Forward With TA Leader Jacob Kramer
Meet Jacob Kramer. Jacob is the vice president of talent acquisition at trucking company US Express, which he arrived at after transforming end-to-end … Read more