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When it comes to hiring, there are lots of qualities that recruiters and hiring managers look for, but in my experience, there’s really just one that’s a real game changer…. Read more

No matter how much you spend on various aspects of your company or keep up with the latest technology and trends, your business will only be as good as your… Read more

Last week was kinda a blur for me. Which usually isn’t a good thing. But last week it was because we hosted a talent acquisition un-conference (more on that in… Read more

When we think of talent acquisition, we often think about the process of sourcing, interviewing and persuading top candidates to join a company. However, talent acquisition is no longer exclusively… Read more

Digital marketing is a big topic and can be overwhelming for many recruiters due to the amount of information and choices available. It is a simple fact of life that… Read more

Sometimes, I can’t believe some of the things I see. I just finished reading a very ill-informed article by a HR novice/Intern titled Employee Retention Should Be a Talent Acquisition Responsibility. This… Read more

As Jim Nantz might open things up: “Hello, friends.” Last Thursday (Feb. 8), we had our first #HRTX 2018 event of the year in Arlington, VA at the home of Brazen,… Read more

Given that 2017 marked a 17-year low for unemployment, there will be a big battle for talent this year – especially in technology, health care and professional services. With the… Read more

It occurred to me recently that we look at the recruitment process in pieces and rarely as a whole. I can’t find any articles about what the dream process looks… Read more

As a Gold Star Dad, I have a strong sense of respect and admiration for the men and women who support our country by serving in the military.  Every single… Read more

The longer I write about recruiting and hiring, the more I believe that the candidate experience needs to be at the heart of how every organization recruits and hires people…. Read more

According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workforce report, 51 percent of employed adults in the U.S. are currently searching for new jobs or watching for new job opportunities. How many… Read more

“Are you working close to the money today?” That was the question my first manager asked me every morning for my first 18 months in recruitment. But, what is “working… Read more

Eliminating unconscious biases in the hiring process makes sense on so many levels. Companies need to look no further than quashing discrimination and the potential for legal action. Many countries… Read more

In the early days, I definitely made my share of bad hires: The employee who stole equipment. The salesperson who never made a sale. The woman who continually fell asleep… Read more