A recent study by The Workforce Institute at Kronos uncovered an interesting twist when it comes to the importance of money in attracting and retaining the … Read more
6 Questions to Spot Which Candidates Will Be Productive Employees
You have the great productivity tools at your company. Great. But that doesn’t mean your people will actually be productive. How, then, can you tell which … Read more
7 Ways to Attract Young Tech Talent
How do you capture the attention of young professionals to recruit and retain them effectively in today’s times? This question is especially important in … Read more
7 Ways to Be a Better Recruiter in 2020 (Or Maybe Not!)
Let’s begin with the best part about being a recruiter: flexibility. You may have unusual hours and a less predictable workflow than other … Read more
Stop Focusing on What Your Company Does During Onboarding
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Recruiters: Get in the Routine
People need structure. They thrive on it, according to Dr. Angel Iscovich, author of the book Routineology: the Art and Science of Routine. For recruiters … Read more
I’m Going to Try Making Salaries Transparent
As a leader in the corporate world, I always did my best to show up as my authentic self. That Kim can be a little sarcastic according to some. I … Read more
6 Recruitment Trends for 2019
Now almost 20 years into the new century, we are seeing the results of an era built on technology from mobile phones to machine learning. We have many … Read more
A Smart and Simple Way to Share Culture
We’re all looking for free, simple ways to share our culture with prospective talent. Toast has found a unique way to build its employer brand: … Read more
A Culture of True Transparency Has Helped This Company Soar
I talk to and meet many companies on a daily basis. Each and every company is a special snowflake … or so they think. Your product or service might be … Read more