Here’s a question: How long should it take to make a new hire with confidence? I ask it for a very good reason. Increasingly it seems like the number of … Read more
Why you should hire ex-service personnel – from the HRD, hirer and veteran
It’s an uncomfortable fact, that for a country that so venerates its veterans, life for ex-service personnel can be incredibly tough when it comes to … Read more
Tech firms woo sacked Twitter staff; HP announces large job cuts
Tech firms snapping up ex-Twitter employees… Talent-short tech firms have had their wishes come true, with the exodus of staff from Twitter creating an … Read more
Do you really know your quality of hire?
Recruitment. It’s supposed to be so easy. Find the talent, get them in, enjoy a long and fruitful relationship. The end. If only! The sobering fact is that … Read more
Are you ready to embrace apprenticeships?
In case you didn’t realize it, this week – 13-19th November – is National Apprenticeship Week – a seven day diary of initiatives and announcements … 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
TikTok Resumes and Funky Hiring Promotions
On episode 73 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss weird tactics … Read more
Motherhood on the Resume
On episode 63 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to Motherhood on the Resume (MOTR), … 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 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 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
Gaps In a Resume Could Mean Wonder Woman Was Temporarily Out Of Costume
Meghna Singh’s career was well underway until she had children. She earned a MBA in HR after getting a bachelor’s in physics; began her career … Read more
Only HR Managers Are Immune From the Robots
When the robots arrive, some of you people out there in HR land are doomed. Utterly doomed! How do I know this? An algorithm told me. Go ahead and shake … Read more
AI Is Beginning to Take On the Quality of Hire Challenge
One thing people often observe about technology is that the initial hype seems overblown, then one day the wave breaks upon us and things are moving faster … Read more
‘Trust But Verify’: Good Advice As More Resumes Show Misrepresentations
We don’t mean to alarm you but it’s highly likely your company has hired someone who has falsified their resume. Don’t believe us? Research suggests that … Read more
Should You Hire Someone Without a Degree?
Success in careers or business is determined by various factors. One common factor in question is how important a university degree is for success. It’s no … Read more
3 HR Processes Made Easier By Automation
Paperwork has long been considered a critical component of the HR industry. For years, even the most talented professionals in the sector spent hours … Read more
Be Ready to Act When Opportunity Knocks
“Can you make the connection for me? I would love to get an opportunity with them based on this article.” The other email read, “Could you send a copy of … Read more
How a Job Search Is Like a Marketing Presentation
“I have some ideas as to how I am going to approach this and would like for you to take a look and give me your thoughts.” My response was as usual, “Talk … Read more
One Interview Question Is More Important Than a Resume?
I recently read an article entitled: “85% Believe an Insightful Interview Question Is More Important Than the Application or Resume.” Sounds reasonable … Read more