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Blog Post: Hiring Practices That Kill Deals… or How to Avoid Faceplanting in the Net: In the early spring of this year, the flowers were blooming, birds were singing, and I began to plan my summer garden. The previous year was a complete bust for my container garden. Poor location…; Added by Nancy Ford at 3:49pm on July 21, 2008

Topic: Does it Really Matter if You Love Your Work?: orming of the meatballs is a ritual in and of itself. I am not one of those that mixes anything in with the ground beef either. It has to be pure ground round with 15% fat, perfect for rolling into 1.5 inch meatballs. The flavor of the meat is important, I just can't bring myself to add egg or bread crumbs of any kind. Tossing the diced veggies over the meatballs and bringing it all to a good simmer just feels good. More smells rise in the kitchen and give way to the sounds of cooking, boiling water, clinking pans. Pasta waits for the water to boil and fresh tomatoes are folded into the sauce. I typically buy sauce and then doctor it up with freshly ground seasonings and a little sugar for good measure. The sugar is a must. It's kind of like my secret ingredient. I guess it's not so secret anymore. I love to make spaghetti. I can't really tell you why except that as a young woman, it was one of the first dishes I perfected and made with any kind of regularity. Served with a fresh salad and/or French bread, it just always feels like the perfect meal. And my kids like it, too. My youngest daughter almost always says, without fail, "That looks so good, I'm starving." I think the smell of spaghetti actually make you hungrier. They compel your instincts to begin the craving process, as if it were a new or unusual thing. For me, for my family, spaghetti is home. It is motivation. Ultimately, it is a reward. I enjoy making it and I enjoy eating it - it is truly made with love. And it's a win-win. How do you stay motivated to complete your work? Do you really enjoy the process or are you only going through the motions? Does your work require you to truly live in the space, to keep your head in the game? Or are you just buying the canned sauce and dumping it in the pan? Is your heart in this at all? There are those that love their work, I mean truly love what they do. It shines through, it's easy to see. Then there are those that just want the paycheck, that are only driven by money. If the end result is the same, does the motivation matter? I am sure there are plenty that make better spaghetti than I - they may even hate to make it. Even so, their spaghetti is still good. The talk about transactional recruiting versus relational is really kind of silly when you think about it. The purpose of the work is to fill an opening, solve an issue. If the tactic you use completes this task, does the method really matter as long as the need is met or a placement is made? It is all relative. Not everyone likes my spaghetti. And I'm ok with that, cause in the end, I'm the one that has to eat it. by rayannethorn…; Added by Rayanne at 2:23am on October 13, 2010

Blog Post: Mission: Statement !!: Today I have decided to talk about a key part of business and operations: The Mission Statement. For a full definition of what a mission statement is, please refer to Wikipedia or a fantastic book…; Added by Daniel J Smith at 3:32pm on December 3, 2010

Blog Post: Buck Fever

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Waking up at 5 AM is never easy. It is…

Added by Will Thomson at 10:28pm on October 19, 2012

Blog Post: Wait: I have always been a fan of music. I love all kinds. I appreciate artists…; Added by Will Thomson at 11:02pm on April 2, 2013

Topic: Client Control: This is NOT a Friendship: xplain it to you in million years." But, trust me, it's something you want to know. About fifteen years ago, with Monster.com just peaking over the horizon, John started looking for jobs online. But instead of applying for these jobs, he started counting them, which led to keeping stats. It wasn't long before he started publishing those stats. Since then, John voraciously writes about the evolution of online recruiting almost every day. What is the one word you would use to describe yourself? Seems a simple enough question but careful contemplation drew the answer "independent" from John, a philosophy major turned engineer who just wants to be free. He is quick to speak of the impact Jason Davis, founder of RBC, has made to the HR and Recruiting community. And John, like so many, has been caught in the centrifugal force that is Slouch. You may be familiar with Sumser's ability to stir an already boiling pot, note the latest discussion started on Friday which has drawn over 150 responses. You may be less familiar with his deep-seeded love for this industry and his unique perspective that is so crystal clear, you can't believe you didn't already see it. John illustrates this when discussing Client Control. "The first thing, the most important thing you have to understand about a client is that the best relationships end. They are not friendships; this is business," teaches John. The adage, never put all your eggs in one basket, is a great way to further understand that the relationship is temporary and the end will come when you least expect it. "Be building business all the time," John adds. Be active in this pursuit. There really is no way to prepare for the end of a client relationship, just know that it will end and don't be blind-sighted. "It allows you to succeed or causes you to fail, " he brilliantly divulges. This leads to what can be done to keep business flowing. Community. Network. John views networking less like a web and more like a river that we are all flowing down together, different things happening at different times. And he is quick to share anything he comes across, "I give everything away as soon as I discover it. I don't get to own an idea, everyone owns it." "Create a flow, rather than have an end target, you gotta get the water running to the pump," His familiar use of imagery begins to take shape. "That is how the good word gets out," John continues, "The more you push out there, the more comes back to you." He claims it is not a religion, but truly it is. His beloved way of sharing marks the beatitudes of recruiting. The good word, indeed. re⋅li⋅gion pronunciation [ri-lij-uh n] –noun 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 2. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices. 3. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice. …; Added by Rayanne at 3:34am on March 3, 2009

Blog Post: Have you ignited the Compound Effect in your recruitment business?: Added by Tsen Wharton at 2:24pm on March 15, 2016

Blog Post: One reason why you are missing out on great candidates

The ideal candidate — sorry,…

Added by Manan Shah at 9:05am on August 17, 2017

Blog Post: Remote Work Done Right: Have you seen HR Nasty's latest blog? My first thought was "oh no he DIDN'T!!…; Added by Amy Ala Miller at 8:11pm on March 7, 2013

Blog Post: Put Your Phone Away: How Screen Time Affects the Quality of Your Sleep: Some may argue that sleeping is one of the best parts of the day. You get into bed, snuggle under the covers, rest your head on a comfortable cushion, and switch off your thoughts for the night.…; Added by Jake Holyoak at 9:22am on April 28, 2022