Recruiting is All About Relationships

And About Building Them with TechnologyTechnology is not just a tool to manage information or make life easier it is a tool to create and channel relationships between people, businesses, and employees. Way back in 1999, Kevin Kelly, author of the book “New Rules for...

Our Talent Supply Chain Sucks

Think Like a Supply Chain ManagerRecruiters rarely think about recruiting as a supply chain, yet it is one, and it is as critical as any other. The talent shortage is as much a result of the lack of a well thought out talent supply strategy and strategic thinking as...

Your Brand is a Promise

What is In It For ME?Recruitment brands do not just magically appear. Nor can they be made up of platitudes and hopes. They must be carefully constructed based on data and continuously vetted and improved. A great brand focuses on what you can do for the candidate...

The Sad State of Career Sites

And How They Can Be ImprovedA career site is a window into your organization. It is the primary way that potential candidates get information about what you do, your culture, your working style, what kind of work you have for them, and your approach to innovation.They...

Credential Inflation

And Why It is Making the Talent Shortage WorseMany firms have a set of beliefs around what makes an exceptional employee or a so-called “A” player. For years high-tech firms, in particular, have only sought graduates of elite schools with high GPAs. Competition is...