The answer to the title of this article is “probably not.” Through the government is taking steps to avoid a recession and keep people … Read more
The Impact of Abortion Bans on Recruiting
Will the fall of Roe v Wade hinder companies’ ability to recruit talent? Of course, it’s difficult to predict whether such fears will come to bear, but … Read more
A Looming Storm Threatens the Labor Market
The latest month’s job report still showed strong job gains, but concerns about a slowdown are mounting. Based on figures recently reported by the U.S. … Read more
New Research Into Gen Z Suggests Updating Hiring Practices
Over the last few years, we’ve all experienced a shift in the dynamic between employers and talent. Employers are having a hard time finding candidates for … Read more
New Survey Reveals Half of New Hires Are Looking to Leave
“We’ve all heard anecdotal evidence suggesting the pandemic spurred many to reconsider their relationships with work,” says Maurice Bell, head … Read more
Elon Musk Is Driving Talent in the Wrong Direction
Elon Musk revealed yesterday that he does not believe in remote work. And the internet predictably went wild. “Remote work is no longer acceptable,” he … Read more
Recruiting Pros Reveal How They Are Shifting Their Strategies
What is one way your recruitment strategy has shifted over the past six months to attract candidates? This question was posed to talent professionals for … Read more
The Long-Term Trends Driving Worker Shortages
“The reasons workers are staying away are well-documented,” writes labor market expert Raghav Sing, “but now it’s becoming apparent this … Read more
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Today’s Labor Market
Today’s Labor Market — The Good News The labor market continues to crank out some astonishing numbers despite several factors that could disrupt progress. … Read more
Recruiting Is Rife With Weak Business Cases (and That’s OK)
What does it mean to say that a given recruiting practice is good for business? Imagine your CFO (it’s always someone in finance squinting at you, right?) … Read more
The Delusions Behind White-Collar Hiring
For corporate America, the Great Resignation is nothing but a myth. The bulk of the workforce who resigned throughout the pandemic was made up of low-wage … Read more
The Nonsense Around Generational Differences
“It’s not surprising HR leadership struggles with inter-generational differences in communication styles, preferences, and expectations,” … Read more
The Most Important Interview Question When Hiring Leaders
We all know that lots of employees are burned out and disengaged. A Leadership IQ study found that only 25% of leaders feel that their employees are … Read more
The Failure of Internal Mobility Efforts
Internal mobility is a strategic priority for any company looking to better recruit, engage, and retain talent. The pandemic, labor shortage, and the Great … Read more
The Resurgence of Recruiting Whiplash
The March job report showed a series high 11.5 million job openings in the United States. That continues a trend of organizations struggling to fill new … Read more
98% of Business Articles Never Talk About This
There’s something you ought to know about your achievement. There’s a good chance that they do not stem from your motivation and hard work. But if you’re … Read more
Recruiters Have a Surprisingly Big Impact on Employee Engagement
When people think about the roles most responsible for employee engagement, HR usually tops the list, followed by senior executives and people managers. … Read more
The Labor Market Remains Strong, But…
March was another big month for the labor market despite continued global unrest and inflation headlines. The U.S. added 431,000 jobs during the month, … Read more
The Best Way to View Generational Stereotypes
Gen Z, the cohort just entering the workforce, is stealing the headlines. Numerous studies have come out over the last year describing this generation, … Read more
How Most Companies Mess Up Hiring for Values
In an ideal world, if your company hires people who perfectly fit your corporate values, you should have a crop of high performers perfectly aligned with … Read more