We can’t even hire people anymore.We have so many decliners of our offers. Our Glassdoor ratings are abysmal. They do not seem to understand how drastic … Read more
3 Ways to Neutralize AI Bias in Recruiting
If there is one thing to learn from Amazon’s experience with a sexist recruiting engine, it’s that AI is a terrible master — and perhaps, it is better … Read more
Survey: Internships Fill the Entry-Level Pipeline
With high school and college students about to begin summer internships, I thought the timing right to discuss this increasingly standard practice at … Read more
Ask These Questions Before You Write Another Job Description
Over the years, almost every aspect of work has transformed. We went from cubicles to open office floorplans (back to cubicles again). The rapid … 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
Hiring Mistakes That Can Kill a Growing Startup
If you’re in a startup, you’re probably desperate to free yourself from the 12-hour workdays. But rushing to hire can put your business at risk. The … Read more
Why Candidates Are Turning You Down
As an HR professional, you don’t have time to mourn the loss of a perfectly fitting candidate. You’re expected to brush off your professional ego and … Read more
HR 101: Turn Your Black Hole Into Branding Gold
The “black hole” is a dark corner of your ATS, that place some applicants go, never to be heard from again. That’s the last thing your employer brand needs … Read more
Finding the Needle Is Easier When You Go Niche
Judging from the vast majority of articles in the HR and recruiting press, you might think that your own options for recruitment marketing are LinkedIn, … Read more
4 Reasons to Recruit From Alternative Training Programs
Over the past decade, a robust market for accelerated, alternative training and education programs — particularly in the tech and digital spaces — has … Read more
Another State Says ‘No’ to No-Poaching Deals
In most states, non-competition agreements between an employer and employee are legal, as long as there is some form of consideration (like money) to … Read more
HR 101: A Brief Guide to Developing a Recruitment Content Strategy
For many recruiters, digital content is nothing more than a vehicle for SEO. And for some, “strategy” means simply dumping keywords into … Read more
Why You Can’t Get an Interview – Explained Using Job-Search Science Data
Ponder this: Two resumes are received, one with 58% of the job requirements and another that meets 100%, but the 58% resume gets the interview. Yes, it’s … Read more
The Fine Art of Networking
“When I worked for American Airlines I was laid off due to budget cuts. So, with that being said, I had to work my back-up plan and drive for Uber/Lfyt. … Read more
Why Workplace Ghosting Is On the Rise
In the 1999 film Office Space, a dark comedy about the mundane conventionality of work, disgruntled software engineer Peter Gibbons tells his new love … Read more
The Resume Isn’t Dead Yet
There is no question that the recruiting process has changed dramatically over the past few years. Professionals are now able to promote their skills and … Read more
Step Up Your Recruiting Strategy In 2019
The landscape of human resources has changed dramatically over the course of 2018. As tools using artificial intelligence increase company accessibility … Read more
How Much Is Too Much When You Recruit On Social Media?
Just a decade ago, a job candidate’s “first impression” of a company usually happened during the first five minutes of an interview. Nowadays, LinkedIn — … Read more
5 Areas Where HR Technology Will Make a Difference This Year
The global human resource management (HRM) sector is projected to reach $30 billion by 2025. In other words, the business of creating innovative HR … Read more
Is Google For Jobs a Job Board Slayer?
The unemployment rate is at a record low and job openings are at a record high. These should be happy times for job boards that provide the all-important … Read more