Low unemployment, war for talent, everyone’s after the same people. We all know the state of affairs. But do we know how to get ahead of them? Well, yes, … Read more
What Do the Best Recruiters Have in Common?
Aaron Hurst is an expert on the science of purpose at work. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Imperative, a social-learning platform that enables … 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
It’s 2020 — Are You Still Unhappy With Your ATS?
The title of this article is a loaded question, for sure — because if there’s one thing that often unites talent acquisition professionals regardless of … Read more
Best of ERE: Great Recruiting Is Great Interviewing
You can’t be a great recruiter unless you’re a great interviewer, right? Right. To help you ask the right questions, in the right ways, at the … Read more
White-Glove Treatment Guarantees a “Wow” Candidate Experience for Exceptional Applicants
When hiring managers demand that we must land truly exceptional candidates, recruiters need to realize that it takes much more than the standard candidate … Read more
Would You Hire People With No Résumés, Interviews, or Background Checks?
“When people say they want to work, we say yes. We give them an opportunity with no questions asked, no résumés, no interviews, no background checks. … Read more
Pre-Hire Assessment Lessons From the NFL
As a talent acquisition professional, you’re probably at least somewhat aware of pre-hire assessments, especially given that 82% of companies use them in … Read more
Experience Doesn’t Predict New-Hire Success: Avoid This Most Expensive Hiring Error
If you’re involved in hiring, it’s critical that you act on this startling revelation: “Experience doesn’t predict a new hire’s success.” Hiring with a … Read more
Agile Talent Acquisition: A Simpler, Faster, Better Model for Hiring
What does agile talent acquisition look like? Denise Dresler has the answer. Dresler is director of talent acquisition at Avature, an HCM software … Read more
Are You Still Interviewing Candidates Like It’s 1975?
I ask the question in the title of this post because in speaking with CEOs, management teams, and HR professionals around the country, I consistently hear … Read more
5 Tips to Create a Terrific Talent Pipeline
The demand for talent is at an all-time high. Of course, you already know that. But to snag the best people, you can no longer (and probably never could) … Read more
There’s Enough Talent Out There If You Can Spot It
I’d like to share an interesting case study from the Netherlands with all of you as well as what we can learn from it. The municipality of … Read more
Experience for Hire: Why to Go With the Career-Changer
Picture a stereotypical 20-year-old talking with her cousin from Washington, D.C. about her lack of future plans. I was a sophomore in college and the … Read more
Do You Consider Yourself to Be Lucky?
We still make hiring decisions based on likability. That’s why we make bad hires. I talk about effective interviewing with Robert Davis, the CEO of … Read more
It Takes a Village to Give Job Candidates a Good Experience
A recruiter’s role in the candidate experience is just the top of the iceberg, says Marie Norman, director of talent acquisition Adobe. Norman leads … 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
Collaborative Recruiting — Making ‘Every Employee a Recruiter’ Improves Hiring Results
Top firms use collaborative recruiting because it “turns every employee into a recruiter” and a brand ambassador. Expanding involvement also improves … Read more
Rainy Mondays and Chilly Economics — Recruiting in a Downturn
There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more
Powerful Deal Closers — When You Positively Must Land a Candidate
There are few things more frustrating to a hiring manager or recruiter than having an in-demand top candidate who you have fought hard to sell reject your … Read more