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February
22
2013

Is your talent strategy a house of cards?

It’s possible that Netflix, or just streaming video in general, is one of the greatest things ever invented. I’ll admit that it’s got me hooked on more shows, sold me more products and wasted more time than I can count. …

February
14
2013

2013 workforce trends study finds optimism; recruiting challenges

Yoh’s latest 2013 workforce trends study finds that that 80 percent of major U.S. employers expect their 2013 hiring will meet or exceed their rate of hiring in 2012, but challenges remain. These include the political climate, poor planning and only …

January
17
2013

Why sourcing isn’t recruiting and the impact on hiring

Sourcing is a specialized field, and if you agree with that then you probably also realize that sourcing and recruiting are two different types of roles. However, many companies have not yet made the commitment to invest in a dedicated …

January
11
2013

Phantom job postings hurt employment brands and morale

One of the realities of filling job openings is that pretty much everyone would like the process to be easy. So it’s not a surprise that many jobs are filled informally, sometimes even before the job posting is even posted. …

January
4
2013

3 things to consider when searching for a new company executive

Hiring a new executive is not something businesses take lightly, nor should it be. Hiring the most qualified candidate available can be integral to the future success of the company. For this reason, most companies hire recruiting agencies, often referred …

January
3
2013

Three talent acquisition lessons from the fiscal cliff

We are now painfully aware of all the last minute wrangling that went on in the Senate and the House to keep the country from falling off the fiscal cliff. I doubt (but remain optimistic) that our lawmakers learned anything …

December
17
2012

Movieclips Monday: Selecting a staffing provider and finding the perfect gift

There are literally thousands of professional staffing providers out there and year after year, companies spend valuable time and resources trying to find the right ones to meet their staffing needs. It reminds me a bit of the quest to …

December
14
2012

Recruiting 101: A podcast with Jane Newell Brown (the transcript)

The recruiting environment is rapidly changing, and Jane Newell Brown, co-author of “The Professional Recruiter’s Handbook,” has her finger on the pulse. Jane joined us for a conversation on the evolving recruiting process, revealing tips for HR rookies and how …

December
7
2012

Managed staffing trend for 2013 – White label recruiting: Part 2

White label recruiting is a growing workforce solution where a managed staffing provider is used to recruit contract and/or direct talent under the customer’s brand. It’s an important trend we’ll be following in 2013. In part one, we defined it …

December
6
2012

Managed staffing trend for 2013 – White label recruiting: Part 1

Over the last 18 months, some of those who are evaluating managed staffing programs as well as those who are considering changes to existing managed staffing programs have approached the task from slightly new perspectives.  It is an evolution that …

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