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
Recruiting for Controversial Companies
There’s nothing like a little scandal to suddenly turn candidates into investigative journalists. When the news broke about Basecamp this week, I … Read more
Aligning Employer Branding With Your Employee Handbook
When hundreds of Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, shockwaves were felt around the world. A shining symbol of American … Read more
Happening on TLNT: How Many Days Off Are Enough to Grieve a Dead Child?
What’s worse than the sorrow that follows a miscarriage or the death of a newborn? Not much. Yet up to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. … Read more
Can a Company Be Apolitical?
In the hyper-tense and increasingly political world we live in, it’s no secret that many organizations are taking strong stances on a number of different … Read more
Is It OK to Hire Someone With a Racist Background?
In light of the current social-justice movement, companies large and small are scrupulously examining their policies, positions, and practices for evidence … Read more
“I Googled a Candidate. Here’s Why.”
Google. A website, turned verb. The way we learn just about everything now (just Google it). A giant time-waster. Yet also, a treasure trove of … Read more
Recruiting in the Age of Political Activism
You have just made a six-figure offer to a star recruit for a key VP position. Later in the day, you see him in the background at a white-nationalist … Read more
Strategy Safari: Should You Google Candidates?
Editor’s Note: You are reading the first article by ERE’s new strategy and leadership columnist, Mary Faulkner. In case you missed the post and video … Read more
An Obscene Applicant Raises Some Good Real-world Hiring Questions
As you may have read about or seen on TV, I recently rejected someone’s job application via AngelList’s Talent Platform. As an independent recruiter … Read more
3 Rules of Thumb for Screening Candidates Without Crossing the Line
Bringing in the best talent possible isn’t just about finding candidates who look the best on paper. To make sure they’re truly a fit for your … Read more
Your Agency Needs a Policy Manual Like This One
Okay, everyone . . . Because you need this yesterday, here’s a sample policy manual. Whether it’s payment of commissions, conduct on the job, … Read more