Recruiting

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

Diversity, diversity, diversity (sing it like Kendrick Lamar and it doesn’t sound like you’re repeating the riff of a huge topic of the modern talent acquisition ecosystem).  2017 was the… 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

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

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

“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

If you could only measure one recruiting metric… … what would it be and why? We’re living in an era of Big Data now, and in some ways, that’s great…. 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

In today’s competitive online space, it’s challenging to leverage audience traffic into significant revenue. Traditional online advertising methods, like banner ads and brand sponsorships, are not as popular or lucrative… Read more

When it comes to interviews, remember two key things: A résumé is nothing more than a sales brochure. Use it to decide who you might want to interview — after… Read more

Imagine you were looking to buy a house in a specific neighborhood. The problem, however, is that you have no idea how many houses are in the neighborhood, how many… Read more