“When it comes to hourly jobs, this is how we do it.” So begins “Hourly – A Totally 90s Music Video ft. Montell Jordan.” Yes, that Montell Jordan. … Read more
The Legal Lounge: Your Logo Should Be a No-Go on HR Tech Vendors’ Sites
Recently, HireVue admitted that their AI-fueled facial analysis of video interviews contained bias. For many of us who regularly lambasted this use of AI, … Read more
Do We Need a “Lemon Law” in Recruiting?
I remember when I bought my dream car. Seriously. It was amazing. I was so happy and proud of myself. It’s what I always wanted, at least for the most … Read more
The World’s Greatest Hiring Technique
I’m about to reveal the single best hiring technique imaginable. It is extraordinarily elegant and budget-friendly. It is faster than any other technique … Read more
We Don’t Need Commitment to Diversity Hiring. We Need Action.
Yikes! You just received an email that your company is enacting a diversity recruitment initiative for the upcoming quarter. Naturally, you’ve been given … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Tim Sackett’s Lifetime Movie + What Candidates Want From Bonus Plans
In Episode 25 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett about how bonus plan information drives candidate behavior and a recruiter’s … Read more
Does Your Company Suffer From Diversity Debt?
If your company isn’t as diverse as you’d like it to be, there’s a good chance that the problem began on Day One. Many startups follow a typical genesis … Read more
It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts: Creating an Internal Talent Marketplace
Research indicates that the average worker will have 10 to 12 jobs in their lifetime. What’s more, most professionals change jobs up to five times during … Read more
Strategy Safari: The Irony of Focusing on Candidate Experience
If ever there were a phrase that causes talent acquisition professionals to roll their eyes, it’s “candidate experience.” Born out of the desire to place … Read more
Is Accentism the Last Taboo in Recruiting?
In a 2014 study from the University of Manchester, language professor Dr. Alex Baratta described accentism as “the last taboo” of modern society. … Read more
From D&I Events to Black Instagram Squares: The Good and the Bad of Recruiting’s Response to Inequality
America got an overdue wake-up call last year. We saw more stories of systemic racism and inequality come onto the front pages of our newspapers and … Read more
Best of ERE: Top 5 Interviewing Stories of 2020
Interviewing will always be a core recruiting skill — not matter what some AI evangelists tell you. It will also always be a struggle for recruiters as … Read more
Basics, Not Bells, Create Great Candidate Experiences
Having been a recruiter for more than a decade, one may expect that I have mastered the role. Yet I keep learning. Since the nature of the work involves … Read more
Quality Trumps Quantity of Hires — and It Doesn’t Come Cheap
One European CEO, a big football (soccer) fan, pointed out that if you gave him a large enough budget, he’d be confident he could put together a winning … Read more
The Legal Lounge: A Note About Taking Notes During Interviews
Do you make grocery lists? Ever go to the grocery store without the list you planned for the week’s meals? Ever stand aimlessly in the vegetable section … 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
STEM Candidates Are Not Just for STEM Jobs
To build the pipeline of employees for leadership positions, we need a bigger pool of qualified candidates at all levels in the company. We need people who … Read more
Strategy Safari: Who’s Behind the Curtain of Your Recruiting Process?
Whenever organizations look to improve the candidate experience, they tend to focus on process. After all, inefficiencies in the recruiting process can … Read more
Hiring Professionals Say Covid-19 Has Made Their Jobs Easier
As companies continue to grapple with the huge financial and logistical obstacles posed by Covid-19, it’s easy to focus on the negatives, from mass … Read more
It’s Raining Candidates! Hallelujah?
If you’ve been in recruiting for any length of time, you’ve dealt with that one hiring manager. You know the one. The one who is never satisfied, who wants … Read more