On episode 103 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to summer … Read more
Creating a company culture that welcomes ‘boomerang’ employees
Once upon a time, a significant percentage of organizations had policies against re-hiring former staff. These are people the HR community brands … Read more
Hiring practices are the new litmus test for company values
It’s a well-known fact that – in these tight labor market times [there are more than 11 million job openings right now] – it’s candidates that continue to … 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
Don’t play poker: Be transparent with job seekers
The more I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that the hiring process is more like a poker game than a grown-up conversation. It’s all … Read more
The coming surge in unemployment
When economists become more or less unequivocal about the inevitability of one main thing: recession [Bank of America most recently declared there was a … Read more
The rising role of flexible benefits
As we all know, The Great Reshuffle [a phrase I think is more accurate than ‘The Great Resignation’], has led to millions of workers seeking roles that … Read more
Interview guide platforms – giving you the data you know you need
If you had to pick just one step in talent acquisition as the most important one of all, which step would you choose? I’d choose the interview. Not only is … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
Apple braced for first unionization vote… Workers at an Apple store in Towson, Maryland, will next week vote on whether to unionize. Workers at the … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
US engagement levels slump Recent rises in the proportion of workers declaring themselves to be ‘engaged’ at work have gone into reverse according to … Read more
DE&I: I was doing it in the 80s, but it’s even more important now
If you hang around long enough, you’ll see a lot of old trends pop up again. It’s like the old line that says “everything old is new … Read more
We must dig out the roots of dissatisfaction
There’s no doubt about it; workforce transformation is fueling a global war for talent, as businesses wrestle for skilled staff. Last summer, seven in ten … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
Americans still piling on the errors: Are job applicants getting complacent? According to new research published in e-learninginside.com, a whopping 60% of … 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
Can Every Employee Really Be a Recruiter?
On episode 89 of the HR Famous podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss gifted book … 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
Why Are Men Increasingly Opting Out of College?
On episode 79 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the declining … Read more
When Firing Workers Goes Wrong
On episode 78 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss campus … Read more
Beyond Cash: Identifying the Right Incentives to Attract Candidates
“What if you posted a job and nobody wanted it?” That’s the question that HR consultant Mary Faulkner recently posited on TLNT’s … Read more
Higher Salaries and Bigger Skills Gaps Plague the Labor Market’s Recovery
Inflation continued to surge in July with prices rising 5.4% from a year earlier, the highest 12-month rate since 2008. Despite continued statements by Fed … Read more