There are many things you can do right now to manage today’s tough hiring challenges. And that’s the problem — with so much that you can do, it’s often … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Oversight vs Surveillance
As many workers continue to work remotely, so too continues the interest in monitoring them. Or is it surveilling them? Or is it micro-managing them? Or is … Read more
Recruiter Realness: This Is Not a Predictions Post
We talent acquisition and HR practitioners are conditioned to expect an end of the year or holiday-themed article. One that is usually some mix of … 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
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
Talent-acquisition Departments: Stop Doing Stuff That Doesn’t Matter
The recruiting industry in general likes to poke fun at how corporate talent acquisition departments across the board struggle to do actual recruiting. … Read more
Time Management Strategies for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You’re managing your business’ value in the marketplace on a daily basis while at the same time … Read more
Answer Emails Three Times A Day
Dear Barb: I could spend all day answering incoming calls and emails. I feel like I’m working more hours than ever because of technology now used by our … Read more
The 3 Question Weekly Team Checkup
Dear Barb We are only filling 30% of our direct orders and 40% of the contracts we’re writing. We specialize in IT, and I know it’s next to impossible to … Read more
Be Positive and Outsource the Busy Work
This regularly appearing column gives you quick, easy-to-implement ideas on various subjects. Today’s topics have to do with hiring virtual assistants and … Read more
Get Rid of These 10 Undercover Time-Wasting Over-Workers
Recruiters are always wondering how we’re able to respond so quickly on a national basis. Believe it or not, we work regular hours. I learned the … Read more
Workplace Mindfulness: A Way to Be More Productive With Less Stress
Google, eBay, Intel and General Mills offer classes on it. So do Harvard Business School, Ross School of Business and Claremont Graduate University, among … Read more
How to Say No When They Ask “Got a Minute”
Got a minute? The fact is, unless you are a great rarity today, you not only don’t have a minute, you have a yawning deficit of minutes. There is work … Read more
Too Much Email and Not Enough Phone. What Do I Do?
Dear Barb: I know technology is supposed to help me be more efficient, but I’m buried under hundreds of emails. All technology has done is have me working … Read more
You Manage Email, Not the Other Way Around
Dear Barb: I receive over 200 emails a day and feel I spend my entire day answering email. How can I manage this and still have time for calls and … Read more
Six Steps to Get You Out of Your Rut
Dear Barb: I have owned my firm for over 15 years. I have had as many as eight recruiters, and now I’m a sole proprietor working from home after downsizing … Read more
Become A Champion Planner In Three Easy Steps
Dear Barb: I met you at a recent conference. You advised me to get two to three candidates on the final interview on every order I work. As a result, I’ve … Read more
What You Should Never Do On A Friday. (And A Few Things You Should)
What’s the best day of the week? Friday of course. Everyone knows that. From my perspective though, it’s not about it being the last day of work for the … Read more
Get Control Of Your Time, Your Phone, Your Mail
This monthly article gives you quick, easy-to-implement ideas on various subjects. This month’s topics have to do with taming your phone and email inbox … Read more