The gender gap in the workplace is a complicated (and often depressing) phenomenon to unpack. The World Economic Forum reported in 2017 that for the first … Read more
Are You Insane?
Tom Hacquoil says a good many recruiters are insane. Not funny farm kind of insane, but Einstein kind of insane. You might remember that Einstein once … Read more
To Hire the Best of Gen Z Make Your Job Like a Gig
The nuances of generational diversity may not be the first things that come to mind when thinking of how to attract and retain high-performing workers. … Read more
Laid Off Workers Are Gun Shy, So Attract Them With a Positive Culture
The number of displaced workers reached 6.8 million from 2015 to 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent displacement report. Though … Read more
How to Hire a Design Thinking Leader
It is important to first talk about Design Thinking (DT) and if structured well, how it can transform an organization. The first question that should be … Read more
Applying to McDonald’s Is As Easy As Saying ‘Get Me a Job’
McDonald’s upped the ante on hiring last month, launching a way to start applying for a job by voice. “Alexa, help me get a job at McDonald’s” … Read more
In Celebration of Recruiters Everywhere
I began my career as a hostess at California Pizza Kitchen. During that time, I got to understand the importance of being supported by a strong team and … Read more
HR 101: The 4Ps Of a Talent Attracting Brand
Attracting top talent has never been harder. How can companies set themselves apart from their competition? To be a destination employer, you need to have … Read more
A Blueprint For Hiring and Building An Agile and Innovative Workforce
Organizations feel the pressure to innovate or risk losing market share to smaller, nimbler competitors. HR leaders are hiring new talent in hopes of rapid … Read more
3 Ways to Tackle the Cybersecurity Shortage
The cybersecurity talent shortage is reaching dangerous heights. Research by (ISC)2 estimates the global shortage at just under three million positions; … Read more
Tightened H-1Bs Mean Even Greater STEM Shortages
Following the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order in April 2017, it’s been difficult for companies to hire talent from abroad. New visa … Read more
Improve Your Tech Recruiting With Job Shadowing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for new IT workers will grow 13% by 2026, that’s faster than the average for all jobs, making … Read more
In the War For Talent, High School Is Becoming the New Battlefield
The Internet has done wonders for recruiters. Jobs sites allow recruiters to post open positions in places they know job seekers will visit, breaking down … Read more
Start Looking Where You Never Have For the Talent You Don’t Yet Need
“If your competition isn’t driving innovation at the level your company is, why would you recruit from them? Focus on finding the best-of-breed skill set … Read more
6 Rules For Building a Startup Talent Will Want to Join
Every startup’s dream is having the chance to grow at light speed. It means that you’re doing something right, that your investors can see your vision and … Read more
Don’t Overlook These Issues When Shopping for an ATS
There’s no shortage of innovative ideas regarding the use of technology to improve HR outcomes, particularly those related to attracting, hiring and … Read more
Hiring Is Complex With No One ‘Right’ Answer
Working with high growth companies as an executive recruiter, I am always coming into a state of change. I’m hired to work on filling a role, which means … Read more
Attracting Gen Z Will Be Like Recruiting Millennials Only Different
Generation Z has only recently entered the workforce, creating a wave of interest in what makes them different from previous generations. Defined as … Read more
Great Recruiters Become One With the Hiring Manager
Last week, I was sitting on The Talent Fix Book Club webcast with one of my recruiting managers, Zach Jensen, and Zach made the comment that great … Read more
Hiring Smart People With No Industry Experience Is How You Disrupt
“If you really want to be an effective senior leader, you must look outside your company, your country, your industry, your area of functional expertise by … Read more