When the pandemic hit, businesses asked their teams to work remotely without having much time to make the changes necessary for such a transition. … Read more
The Failure of Traditional Hiring Metrics
Here is a universal plain and simple truth: What you measure is what you get. But a better statement, from the historian H. Thomas Johnson, is: “Perhaps … Read more
Hiring More Black and Brown Bodies Isn’t Your Golden Ticket to Inclusion and Equity
It was a conversation like so many I’ve had with leaders over the years. The three executives on the line were seasoned, smart, curious, and good-hearted. … Read more
Is the 6-Second Resume Scan a Myth?
I was in a sales meeting with a well-known company that was touting its latest AI tool. One of the sales people (there were several in the room) casually … Read more
Great Stories of Employers Stepping Up During the Pandemic
No one would deny that planning is key to success. Developing a long-term plan usually contains two key components: a company vision and a corresponding … Read more
Strategy: A New Talent Acquisition Metric to Start Using
Ask leaders of any organization where they have the biggest process pain points. Most will mention recruiting. And really, who can blame them? Even though … Read more
ERE Digital Insights: A No-Fluff Guide to Using AI for Greater ROI
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series highlighting speakers at the upcoming ERE Digital 2.0 event. Click here to view other articles in the … Read more
ERE Digital Insights: Can Recruiting Fix Your Company’s Culture?
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series highlighting speakers at the upcoming ERE Digital 2.0 event. Click here to view other articles in the … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Jason Lauritsen on Being Authentic vs Faking It at Work
In Episode 16 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Jason Lauritsen on the always hot topic of faking it at work vs being authentic at work. Jason and KD … Read more
The Unintended Consequence of California Tech Companies Going Remote
Before COVID-19 turned the world on its axis, working remotely was an employee perk enjoyed by only a small portion of the workforce. While home offices … Read more
A Drunk History of Job Postings
Have you ever watched the show Drunk History? It was on Comedy Central and recently canceled, unfortunately. They would have a storyteller voice over a … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Siadhal Magos on Using Data for Better Hiring Manager Interviews
In Episode 15 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with Siadhal Magos, co-founder of Metaview, on using a data-driven approach to make hiring manager … Read more
Legal: AI-Based Video Interviewing Is Biased. End of Story.
You see a job vacancy for your dream job. You apply in the ATS, and then you get an invite to an interview on a platform that uses artificial intelligence … Read more
Maggie Gyllenhaal Didn’t Want to Be Interviewed by Me — at First
These past two years, I’ve worked on the side as a writer and interviewer for the film and TV website Awards Daily. In that time, I’ve interviewed more … Read more
TA Tech: Recruiting and Its Tech Aren’t Ready for Mass (Re)Hiring
Don’t call it a comeback. The immortal words of LL Cool J are resonating through nervous recruiting departments across the country as they conservatively … Read more
Strategy: Executive Recruiting Sets a Bad Example for All Recruiting
As a recruiting professional, you know the struggles of getting people to follow some sort of process. Decision-makers try to skip steps, interview … Read more
Brace Yourself — The Mass Applies Are Coming
As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to talent acquisition in the wake of COVID-19, this adage couldn’t … Read more
The Revolving-Door Revolution: Stop Obsessing Over Retention
In a pre-pandemic world, businesses typically valued the longevity of an employee who would stay for the long-run. Essentially, they hired for long-term … Read more
Stop Hiring Individuals. Start Hiring Team Members.
When you think about “team building,” what comes to mind? Escape rooms, bowling, happy hours, cheesy icebreakers? But, what do those activities actually … Read more
Smart Interview Questions That Are Actually Stupid
How many times have you really thought about the interview questions you use at your company? And not just the questions but the answers you seek? For … Read more