There’s no denying that Linkedin is a 600 pound gorilla in the talent acquisition space. But as I write that, I wonder in what space exactly Linkedin is. … Read more

There’s no denying that Linkedin is a 600 pound gorilla in the talent acquisition space. But as I write that, I wonder in what space exactly Linkedin is. … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, a Fox affiliate in Arizona reported that an intern at a health and wellness company was fired for an offensive tweet. … Read more
A common concern in the workplace is communication and how we utilize technology to facilitate it in a way that is useful to everyone. When I started in HR … Read more
We only allow Internet access from 12-2 pm! We do not allow our employees to access Facebook! We have everything locked down! These were some of my … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer One of the finest employment-law bloggers, Daniel Schwartz, recently marked the eight-year anniversary of his Connecticut Employment Law … Read more
By John Lai When does an employee’s extramarital activity become his or her employer’s concern? Before the Ashley Madison breach, the answer might as well … Read more
“Endorsements are a place where opportunities find you” — LinkedIn LinkedIn endorsements are a great way for a job candidate to add value to … Read more
Social recruitment is more than just automating your job board posts to the company Twitter account. It’s also more concept than technology. Many agree … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer Forcing job applicants to disclose social media logins and passwords as a condition of employment is so 2013 — kinda like this crappy … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer I read different surveys about social media and hiring and the numbers vary greatly. For every survey that indicates that employers are … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer Raise your hand if you don’t own a smartphone. According to Pew Internet Project research, 64 percent of American adults own smartphones. … Read more
Want to tap into this year’s top trend and recruit passive candidates for your business? A survey has revealed that LinkedIn is one of the best sources for … Read more
Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday, we republish a Classic TLNT post. I was asked recently by a job seeker: … Read more
Nearly seven out of 10 (69 percent) of recruiters expect competition to increase in 2015. The demand for highly skilled workers is on the rise, with no … Read more
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 6. Our regular content will return next Monday. … Read more
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 26. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, … Read more
Does your company use social media screening as part of the recruiting process? If not, consider it. Social media can be a useful tool for screening, as … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer Here’s more proof that both entry-level employees and C-Suite executives can do dumb stuff. When I go out to eat, I’m not that … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer It’s that time of year again — open enrollment, flu shots, and CareerBuilder.com’s annual list of the most creative … Read more
Most business functions have – to some degree – succumbed to the ubiquity and power of social media, and the HR department isn’t immune. According to … Read more