However much we read about 2023 being a recessionary year, the fact remains that there are still approximately two open jobs for every job seeker. We can … Read more
Satisfaction surveys won’t solve attrition – but better use of existing data will
It’s something of a marketing truism that if you want to know how customers feel about a product or service, the best way to do it is simply by asking … Read more
It works for me #2… Offering European-standard benefits to US staff
Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Why HRDs need to embrace comfort
For most of us, the word ‘comfort’ has extremely positive connotations. We all strive to be comfortable in all aspects of our lives, whether it be at home … Read more
The Limits of Employer Branding
Only 36% of all internal job candidates for roles would be extremely likely to refer others based on their candidate experience. Not a horrible stat. But … Read more
Gen Z Job-Hopping and TikTok Recruiting
On episode 82 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss TikTok hiring, … Read more
Happening on ERE: What Happens When an Employer Tries to Stay Out of Politics?
It’s an age-old question: Should employers wade into politics? It’s also an irrelevant question — because it implies that your organization has … Read more
HR & Marketing Need to Ride Together
You’ve heard the talk about how HR should be more like the marketing department; think more like marketing; and, work more with marketing. Are you … Read more
Use Political Savvy to Get the Promotion You Deserve
Mention “corporate politics” and most employees cringe. Many of us believe it’s best to avoid this sometimes dark underbelly of the business world, so we … Read more
If You’re Not Using Social Media to Build Your Gen Z Brand, You’re Missing Out
The proliferation of internet capable devices, global internet access and social media has been creating a virtual space that is still relatively untapped … Read more
LinkedIn Is Your Billboard and Your Industry Window
“Linked In is my favorite site right now… It’s an incredible push to my business….the best professional articles too…” I saw this note on … Read more
HR Roundtable: What Keeps HR and Marketing Apart?
This month’s Roundtable (in Cincinnati) took the chance to cross business lines and discuss the relationship, or lack of one, between HR and marketing. It … Read more
TA Grades: Only 4% of Fortune 500 Get An A
A recent SmashFly publication, the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Report Card for the 2016 Fortune 500, came across my desk a while back. If you’re … Read more
Turn to Your Employees For Your Talent Marketing Program
Big ideas like “crowdsourcing,” “analytics,” and “transparency” start out as exciting, but nebulous concepts. Wait a few years and they go from being … Read more
Onboarding: Engage, Retain, Succeed
The first few weeks on the job are critical for new-hire retention. It is in these crucial few weeks that a new employee is assessing whether they have … Read more
Why Your eNPS Makes A Difference
Net Promoter Score or NPS was developed as a means to measure customer loyalty more quickly and accurately. But HR can use it to measure the same things … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Are You Paying a Penalty For Your Employer Brand?
If your organization doesn’t have a well-known, positive “employer brand” (if it is not known as a great place to work) you undoubtedly are paying a … Read more
Selling Your Employer Brand: The Power You Find in Stories and Sound Bites
Does your organization have a set of stories and sound bites that your recruiters and hiring managers share with potential candidates, stories that say: … Read more
Another Key for HR: Partnering with Marketing to Build a Better Employer Brand
Recruiting top-tier talent is crucial for any organization wanting to achieve and sustain success, and hiring the right people is essential to building a … Read more
Gullible Millennials Will Trust Whatever You Tell Them About Your Organization
I’m a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell, and he recently said some things to say at a data analytics conference in Seattle. Gladwell had a number of points, but … Read more