Editor’s note: This article marks the first piece by Jay Denton as the new author of “The Labor Market” column. He brings deep expertise in labor issues, … Read more
Affirmative Action: Separating Myth From Reality
Affirmative action plans often get bad reputations. Certain affirmative action myths cloud people’s perceptions, and poor communication about the … Read more
Introverted Recruiters Speak Out (the Irony!)
The fundamental understanding of an impactful recruiter is that it’s a person able to”sell a company to top talents as the best place to work. … Read more
Addressing Scarcity by Empowering Recruiters
I often think of scarcity in terms of goods available. If you live in Indianapolis and you need a new swimsuit in September…best wishes. However, if … Read more
Stop Calling It a Probationary Period
I always feel like groaning when I hear the word “probation.” It’s an awful term, conjuring up images of prisons and criminals rather than the welcoming of … Read more
Mandating Vaccination for New Hires
We’re coming out of the pandemic! This is so great, right? It’s not really over, though. With less than 70% of the population vaccinated, it looks like … Read more
The Most Common Hiring Methods Don’t Work
What does your typical hiring process look like? If you start by looking at resumes and then invite or call some candidates for an interview, you might … Read more
Does Your Business Trust Your Recruiting Team?
Not the kind of trust that makes people wonder if they’d leave their dog with you for the weekend. I’m more interested in whether your business leaders … Read more
Current Challenges Around Recruiting Recruiters
In Episode 40 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett (HRU Tech, Fistful of Talent, The Tim Sackett Project) on best practices when hiring … Read more
The Crazy State of Talent During Today’s Crazy Times
Meet Tim Sackett. If you haven’t already met him. In TA circles, he needs no introduction. He also defies categorization if an intro is attempted, … Read more
Stories of Covid Killing the Candidate Experience
Not long ago, job interviews took place in extravagant office buildings where you would be greeted by a warm receptionist who would notify the hiring … Read more
3 Reasons Recruiters Should Care About IPOs Like ZipRecruiter
Everyone’s favorite podcast sponsor was actually in the news instead of interrupting it this time. Santa Monica-based ZipRecruiter went public in a direct … Read more
Making the Most of Virtual Job Interviews
Virtual job interviews became standard practice in recent times out of necessity. But now that companies have been accustomed to the technology, virtual … Read more
A CEO Discusses Mission-Based Recruiting
In Episode 39 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Cameron Corder, CEO of the Cleveland County YMCA (NC) on the art of recruiting great talent for a … Read more
What Should We Do About Algorithmic Bias in Hiring?
If your house is not located underneath a rock, you may have noticed a lot of recent media conversations about “algorithmic bias,” but what does that … Read more
New Research Reveals Key Insights Into the ATS Market
Recent studies of more than 50,000 employers and job-seekers revealed the best and worst applicant tracking systems (ATSs). While the legacy system Workday … Read more
Top Legal Considerations for Rehiring Former Employees
As more businesses begin to reintegrate employees into their pre-pandemic workplaces, many of our clients have questions regarding return-to-work issues. … Read more
How to Provide an LGBTQ-Friendly Candidate Experience
I can’t quite put my finger on the exact moment I knew that my sexuality would be my secret. I don’t even know what made me think it … Read more
ERE Digital Forges the Future of Recruiting
Last week, hundreds of TA professionals attended ERE Digital to discover ideas and practices to help propel talent acquisition back to the future. The … Read more
Employer Branding in a Hybrid Working World
As we settle into new business rhythms and modalities, much has been made around the “future of work” in a post-COVID world. Will physical offices die … Read more