Happy Global Talent Acquisition Day! Today is a time when we traditionally focus on celebrating the skills of TA professionals. This year, as in past ones, … Read more
Best Practices Are for Suckers
When I say something is a “best practice,” what do you think I mean? Taken on its face, the term suggests a set of tasks and rules that lead to an optimal … Read more
Is TikTok the Future of Hiring?
I can almost hear the sniggering now, dismissing the preposterous idea that a platform like TikTok could ever be considered the future of hiring. Well, … Read more
The Problem With Emphasizing Employer Branding in Job Posts
Job postings often emphasize employer branding by focusing on the company. The problem with that is that a job post should focus on…the job. In his … Read more
A CEO Discusses Mission-Based Recruiting
In Episode 39 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Cameron Corder, CEO of the Cleveland County YMCA (NC) on the art of recruiting great talent for a … Read more
Employer Branding in a Hybrid Working World
As we settle into new business rhythms and modalities, much has been made around the “future of work” in a post-COVID world. Will physical offices die … Read more
Re-Thinking 2021 Talent Acquisition Strategies
May is always a busy time of year. Typically, I’m shuttling from one conference to another and trying to squeeze in as many client meetings as possible … Read more
Marketing — Not TA — Should Own Employer Brand
For years, HR and talent acquisition teams have been told to “think like marketers.” That’s mainly because marketing is known for … Read more
When Retention Becomes the Enemy of Recruitment
In some circles, employee retention is considered the holy grail of a healthy, happy, and productive workforce. I suppose it’s a logical conclusion, … Read more
Dissecting Fortune’s Newest 100 Best Companies to Work For List
It’s out! The 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list has been released, giving the curious (like me) some fresh insights into what it might mean … Read more
New Criteria for “Best Places to Work” Lists
2020 had to be a tough year for organizations that administer “best place to work” lists. After years of fine-tuning their application processes to uncover … Read more
New Research Reveals Shocking Attitudes Among Recruiters
New research by The Talent Acquisition Institute of North America reveals some interesting attitudes among TA professionals. The findings, based on a … Read more
Why Are Most Employee Value Propositions So Boring?
There’s an open secret at your company that few people, if anyone, will voice. Your employee value proposition is boring. Here’s what’s going on: … Read more
International Women’s Day — A Call to Meet Diversity Pledges
Today is International Women’s Day. Yet due to the pandemic over the past 12 months, women have ceded progress in workplace equality. We are back to 1980s … 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
Best Hire Ever: Dunkin’ CHRO Stephanie Lilak Shares Hiring Tips
In Episode 27 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with the amazing Stephanie Lilak (CHRO of Dunkin’ Brands) on a variety of topics, including her … Read more
How to Write Recruiting Emails People Will Actually Open
If you’ve never been in charge of mass-marketing email sends, you probably feel no guilt as you hit delete on yet another promo code. But if … Read more
A Review of Indeed’s First Super Bowl Ad
Have you seen that commercial that aims to make an emotional connection with viewers struggling to cope with today’s tough challenges? No, not that … Read more
Women Apply From Venus, Men Apply From Mars
It’s no surprise that corporate America was built by men, for men. Men are three times more likely to get an interview. For every dollar men make, women … Read more
Today’s Crisis Won’t Be the Last — A Case Study in Recruiting Preparation
Even before the pandemic, the healthcare industry was saddled with a significant nursing shortage. But now, the struggle to fill open positions with … Read more