Does your onboarding program focus on what your company does? If so, you might have a problem. According to research by the Brandon Hall Group, companies … Read more
Stop Worshipping at the Temple of Busy
We’re at an “interesting time” or “crossroads” in recruiting. What else is new? People have been putting that on slide decks since 2006 — which makes sense … Read more
How to Onboard Remote Employees
Using a remote workforce allows you to tap into a larger talent pool and lower overhead costs. However, a remote team is only effective if everyone is … Read more
Economic Uncertainty is Impacting Gen Z Career Goals
Going into 2019, there was a lot of talk about what the year would bring, particularly for Gen Z, today’s youngest working population. With more than 70 … Read more
Stop Being Scared of Remote Workers
For many, “telecommuting” is still a dirty word. For all the anxieties surrounding remote work, its potential to empower your workplace cannot … Read more
Hiring for Culture Is Stupid
Culture is one of those “trends” in HR/recruiting that we just need to let die. It’s stupid. The whole idea behind it, although well intentioned, … Read more
Rainy Mondays and Chilly Economics — Recruiting in a Downturn
There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more
Is the HR and Recruiting Profession Promoting Ageism?
A fundamental principle of equal rights is the belief that staffing decisions should not be based on non-job relevant factors related to gender, race, age, … Read more
Understanding Labor Mobility
Companies that hire in a tight labor market need to get creative when they attract candidates. That means looking at different factors that influence … Read more
4 Bold Predictions for the Workforce of 2030
The world of work is shifting more rapidly than ever before. But while some trends are written about ad nauseum, other key trends may not receive the … Read more
Hiring at an All-remote Company
Ryan Malone, CEO of SmartBug Media, was told that an all-remote workforce might work for a few employees, but not if he hit 10. Later, as his company grew, … Read more
Why Your Firm Has a Talent Shortage Explained (Bluntly)
Most organizations that are facing a talent shortage blame a variety of external factors, even though the actual culprit is the way their firm recruits. … Read more
The Trade-off Between Filling the Job and Filling It With Someone Who Fits the Culture
You have a high performer. Everything seems fine. Then, they quit. And, the whole team’s productivity and happiness goes up. It’s a common … Read more
This Huge Organization Is Using an Intriguing New Tool to Forecast Its Difficulty in Recruiting
An organization that brings on more than 70,000 hires annually has contracted with a small group of number-crunchers to build it a fascinating … Read more
How to Interview Millennials
Contrary to popular belief, millennials are more than just selfies and what’s-in-it-for-me. They are also among the most tech-savvy, agile, and socially … Read more
Personality Tests Can Have Unintended Consequences
It’s generally accepted that personality tests are not a reliable tool for making employee selection decisions. But how about other management and OD uses? … Read more
What’s On the Minds of Talent-acquisition Leaders
It’s 7:25 a.m. on a crisp NYC spring morning and I’m sitting at the back table at Ai Fiori at the Langham Hotel in Manhattan waiting for the last of six … Read more
Recruiting’s Top 7 Bottom-line Business Impacts That Most Ignore
The ultimate goal of any business function should be to have a direct and measurable impact on their company’s bottom line and corporate strategic goals. … Read more
5 Steps for Attracting and Keeping the Youngest in the Workforce
Your goal is to make your company indispensable to today’s “talentsumers,” who are consumers of an experience at work quite different … Read more
Remove Obstacles That Are Slowing Down Your Hiring Process
Prior to our last economic downturn in 2008, a company’s approach was — “What’s in it for us” and if a prospect didn’t meet those requirements, or … Read more