You’ve likely aware of hiring for culture fit, choosing candidates with values and attitudes that fit with the organization’s current culture. Hiring … Read more
New Research Reveals Candidate Expectations During Pre-Application Stage
Last year, a startling 75% of companies reported having difficulty recruiting qualified candidates. It doesn’t matter how skillful or experienced your … Read more
The Interview Question to Hire for an Entrepreneurial Culture
Business articles are replete with admonitions for companies to embrace a more entrepreneurial culture. Move faster, innovate more, and disband … Read more
Will a Hyper-Focus on Retention Backfire?
With talent shortages at a 16-year high and economic uncertainty looming ahead, employers are laser-focused on retaining key talent. But companies also … Read more
Is LinkedIn’s New Internal Hiring Tool a Solution to the Wrong Problem?
Turnover costs a fortune. Given that employees want growth, first place companies often look to fill positions is within their own workforces. Yet matching … Read more
Recruiting When Your Company Is Doing Layoffs
If you work at one of the numerous companies currently experiencing hiring freezes or layoffs, you understand a truth that most laypeople don’t get: … Read more
The Disappearance of Women Leaders
A new study from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company finds that “women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years, and the … Read more
The Recruiting of Refugees
In Afghanistan, Abdul (whose last name is omitted to protect his security) had a good job, working as a linguist and cultural advisor. But after the … Read more
Spotting Toxic Employees in Job Interviews
The hiring research has long been clear that most new hires don’t fail for lack of skills; attitude is the overwhelming cause. Sometimes, attitude … Read more
Employer Branding on TikTok vs Other Social Media Sites
If you are reading this article, you probably fall into one of the following categories: You want to learn about different strategies to TikTok it to your … Read more
The Fallacy of Job Posts That Yield a High Quantity of Applicants
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a study of the top phrases in job postings that turn off job seekers, including “must handle stress well,” … Read more
Recruiting’s Dirty Secret: Managers Don’t Want to Hire Innovators
Plenty of companies say they want to hire innovative and creative people, but is that really true? Sure, innovation sounds fantastic, but true innovators … Read more
The Challenge of Hiring for Teamwork
Teamwork is one of the most important competitive advantages for every organization, especially in a remote/hybrid work environment. At a time when … Read more
Use This Interview Question When Hiring for a Social Culture
It’s a truism that companies should hire candidates who are best suited to fit their culture. For example, if you hire an ambitious individualist to … 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
The Nonsense Around Generational Differences
“It’s not surprising HR leadership struggles with inter-generational differences in communication styles, preferences, and expectations,” … 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 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