Finding meaningful metrics has proven to be recruiting’s white whale since the first candidate applied for the first job. The challenge lies in the fact … Read more
Inside Spectrum’s Assessment Strategy
Assessments are a standard part of the hiring process at many organizations, but that doesn’t mean companies are leveraging them in the best ways. Sure, … Read more
Spotting Toxic Employees in Job Interviews
The hiring research has long been clear that most new hires don’t fail for lack of skills; attitude is the overwhelming cause. Sometimes, attitude … Read more
What’s Steak and What’s Sizzle in Recruiting Tech Right Now
After every HR Technology Conference, I always take a look at my notes and see if there are any trends from the various vendor and practitioner … Read more
The Persistent Disconnect Between Recruiters and Early Talent
In the age of digital connection — where unprecedented access to information and each other is the norm — the disconnect between employers, educators, and … Read more
98% of Business Articles Never Talk About This
There’s something you ought to know about your achievement. There’s a good chance that they do not stem from your motivation and hard work. But if you’re … Read more
These Interviewing Mistakes Are Sabotaging Hiring Results
When it comes to effective interviewing, there are several common techniques that are preventing hiring managers from getting information to make solid … Read more
Recruiters Have a Surprisingly Big Impact on Employee Engagement
When people think about the roles most responsible for employee engagement, HR usually tops the list, followed by senior executives and people managers. … Read more
How Most Companies Mess Up Hiring for Values
In an ideal world, if your company hires people who perfectly fit your corporate values, you should have a crop of high performers perfectly aligned with … Read more
Is There Really a Skills Shortage?
Some people say there’s a shortage of skills. That’s sort of true. It depends how literally you think about skills. There are so many kinds of skills. My … Read more
What to Tell Candidates About AI in the Hiring Process
The use of AI in hiring is now commonplace. Where job-seekers would once meet with interviewers in person, they now often provide audio/video responses via … Read more
Hiring Managers Look to Wrong Predictors of Success
Most leaders think they’ve got a pretty good eye for talent and can select candidates who’ll fit their culture, but the data just doesn’t … Read more
How to Get Candidates to Open Up About Their Mistakes
Everyone will make a mistake at some point. The question isn’t whether someone will make a mistake but rather whether they can admit, and learn from, that … Read more
The Right — and Wrong — Way to Use Work-Sample Tests
Imagine that you’re in a band and you need to find a new guitarist. A friend of yours recommends someone they know who has been playing the guitar for over … Read more
Why (and How) to Hire Candidates Who Are Forgiving
Let’s be honest. Your company and its leaders are going to make mistakes. Your executives will initiate an ill-considered change effort, managers … Read more
Developing an Ethical AI Strategy
Artificial intelligence is arguably the most powerful technology we have today to innovate processes and experiences. When AI is applied to high-stakes … Read more
Watch Out for These Words That Candidates Say During Interviews
We all know that someone’s personality is ultimately reflected in their language. And research has found that one’s language can predict depression, … Read more
Hire for Culture or Hire for Skills? How About You Just…Hire?
Hiring is tough. Have you heard? Just kidding. Of course you have heard. When you tell the people you’re seeing at the first networking meeting you’ve … Read more
New Report: No Consensus About Which Criteria Matters Most When Hiring for Entry-Level Roles
Assessing job candidates inevitably involves weighing two important types of information: what they’ve accomplished in the past (their experience) … Read more
As Talent Pools Get Competitive, Expectations for Recruiting Tech Increase
It’s good to be a job-seeker. I don’t mean that in a sort of “labor shortage” context. In fact, I’ve gone on record multiple times that there is no broad … Read more