Every person you hire brings risk to your organization. An employee could harass someone. Or steal from your organization. Or steal from a client. Of … Read more
The Future of Recruiting Will Combine Hiring Machines With Psychology
When it comes to AI-based hiring assessment tools, we are presently at the bottom of the Technology Adoption Curve staring upward. Those brave enough to be … Read more
Here’s Who Made My ‘Naughty List’ In 2017
I’ve made a list. I’ve checked it twice. And here’s my naughty list for 2017. Kick back with an eggnog and enjoy. David Kent. … Read more
Careers Site Publisher Says It’s No Longer For Sale
Careers site publisher DHI Group announced it is no longer for sale. In a press release, the company, which operates multiple niche career sites including … Read more
Talent By The Numbers, II
Some recent stats, facts, data, and figures in the talent-acquisition field, the job market, and the economy. If you have any good ones, let me know for … Read more
Parent Company of Tech Site Dice Is for Sale
No sooner does the sale of Monster to Randstad close than another publicly held careers publisher announces it is up for sale. DHI Group, owner of the tech … Read more
Canada Is Recruiting Astronauts (and They Can Even Cry)
The Canadian Space Agency is running a recruitment campaign for astronauts, the first time since 2009, and only the fourth time ever. After the application … Read more
Time to Fill Sets Record In April at 29 Days
Across all industries and all jobs, it took employers an average of 29.3 working days to fill a vacancy in April. That trumps by almost a full day the … Read more
Why Did Microsoft Buy LinkedIn?
Microsoft’s deal to buy LinkedIn has major implications not only for both companies, but for how workers in all sorts of occupations and industries … Read more
Private Sector Adds 173K New Jobs in May
Hiring improved slightly in May, with private sector employers adding 173,000 new jobs, a gain of 7,000 jobs over April’s revised numbers. … Read more
November’s Job Growth Points to Tougher Recruiting Conditions In 2016
When ADP reported this morning that the U.S. added 217,000 private sector jobs last month, it added more weight to the scale already tipping toward a … Read more
Is Job Growth Slowing?
Is job growth slowing? Economists are asking that question after ADP’s monthly National Employment Report this morning said 189,000 private sector … Read more
LinkedIn Reports Strong Finish to 2014
LinkedIn reported another winning quarter this afternoon, bringing in $643 million in the last three months of 2014, with recruiting sales accounting for … Read more
LinkedIn Does It Again
LinkedIn reported another winning quarter this afternoon, bringing in $643 million in the last three months of 2014, with recruiting sales accounting for … Read more
This Employer Knows You May Need to Apply in Secret
We suggest you consider whether the computer you are using and your location is secure enough. It would be safer to fill in the form using means that are … Read more
Jobs Growth Slows in July, But Job Boards Don’t
Doubters may be questioning the strength of the U.S. jobs recovery after Wednesday’s announcement by ADP that 218,000 private sector jobs were … Read more
Job Board Revenue, Earnings Show Market Continuing to Grow
Doubters may be questioning the strength of the U.S. jobs recovery after Wednesday’s announcement by ADP that 218,000 private sector jobs were … Read more
Navy Holding Raleigh Event on Managing and Hiring Veterans
While chief HR officers are in Atlanta later this month, there’s also a veteran-hiring event going on in North Carolina. The U.S. Navy’s … Read more
A Connecticut Startup Is Turning Audio Interviews Into Emailed Words
You may have heard that there’s a company that’ll actually analyze the voice of job candidates you’re interviewing. Now, there’s a … Read more
I, Robot: How Vulnerable Are Recruiters to Automation?
A recent study from Oxford University suggests that almost half of all job categories are at some risk of being automated within the next 20 years. That … Read more