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Blog Post: Hire for Potential or Experience?

Quite recently I was rummaging through my inbox and I stumbled across a headline that peaked my interest; …

Added by Salih Mujcic at 8:51pm on March 13, 2012

Blog Post: The Candidate Experience – Part 1: Sourcing and the Thrill of the Chase

(reposted from Make HR Happen5/23/2012)

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Added by Tom Bolt at 10:47am on May 24, 2012

Blog Post: 5 Keys to Hiring the Right Sales Manager: There are few decisions more critical for a company than the hiring of the leadership of their sales organization. Yet, few know how to do it well. Many err and "promote" their best seller to a…; Added by Lee Salz at 11:51am on January 21, 2008

Topic: Posted by: Courtney Hunt: At the HR Tech Conference, Old School Meets New School: e Expo Hall. Not only were new technologies highlighted in the products and services offered by vendors, they were also integrated throughout the entire experience. This integration was impressive for many reasons, not the least of which was that “high tech” was used to facilitate “high touch” interactions. I documented my impressions via a digital photo essay. I invite others to share additional observations, insights, and examples as well. ===//=== After founding SMinOrgs in 2009, I have visited the HR Tech Expo Hall every year it’s been in Chicago. It’s a great way to get a sense of what technology vendors and service providers are doing to develop new social and digital tools to help organizations address their human capital management needs. In 2009, almost nothing had been done. I approached booths with the same basic question: Are you incorporating social media into your products and services – and if so how? At least one vendor asked me what social media was. I’m not kidding. Many others said they hadn’t focused on it yet because their clients weren’t asking for it – a logical response on the surface, but it doesn’t say much for their companies as technology leaders. And several were downright dismissive of the question and the implications behind it. Only the largest companies had made much progress, and virtually all of them were focused on recruiting. My memory of 2010 was that the Expo Hall felt like a carnival (that no one wanted to be at). The booths were loud and flashy, almost grotesque, and people generally seemed disengaged. There was an “anything goes” approach to how companies were thinking about leveraging new technologies, especially as part of the recruiting process, and a number of start-up companies were selling ideas that made the HR professional in menervous. I took them on, challenging the legality and propriety of what they offered. Only one company, Social Intelligence, was able to answer my questions satisfactorily. I was not encouraged… This year I kind of had to drag myself to the Expo. I wanted to go, but I had lots of other demands on my time. I finally made it just after lunch on Monday and stayed until they closed. I had a ball! I can honestly say it may be the best Exhibit Hall experience I’ve ever had, as both a buyer and a seller. There were fantastic products and services being offered, the energy was positive and future oriented, and there was a warmth and intimacy that often seems lacking in those kinds of spaces. I was so encouraged by what I saw that I decided on the spur of the moment to try to capture the experience in a photo essay, which is available via SlideShare. A few caveats about the essay are in order: My impressions are primarily based on the Expo Hall. I did not attend any sessions. I was only able to spend one afternoon in the Expo Hall, and I only got through about one-third of it (click here for complete exhibitor list). Although I tried to get a quick impression of every booth, I only stopped when something caught my eye and people were available to chat. Due to time constraints, I could only develop – and share – high-level impressions. I told everyone I talked to what I was doing and asked their permission to include them in the photo essay. Some people were curious and maybe a bit cautious, but most were more than happy to tell their stories and be included. A Few Highlights The photo essay details my specific impressions and provides links to learn more. Here are a few themes worth highlighting: Social and digital technologies were everywhere! They were integrated into the overall experience and were a prominent element in many of the products and services being offered. Best of all: technology was used to supplement the personal experience, not replace it. Recruiting is still a major emphasis, but more and more applications are getting social and digital upgrades and enhancements. There were lots of start ups! Some of these were brand-new companies, whereas others were spin-offs from parent organizations with a unique purpose and business model. Organizational evolution was clearly in evidence. Many established companies are expanding and changing their offerings to better reflect Digital Era realities. It’s great to see how they’re adapting. Corporate consolidation was also a sign of the direction in which the industry is headed: SAP’s acquisition of Success Factors, IBM’s acquisition of Kenexa… And I developed an unofficial set of awards for different vendors, including (see photo essay for details): Best social media integration: Dice Best old/new school interaction blend: ACT Bridge Best digital swag: Recruitics Best taglines: HireVue and SilkRoad Best “Hair Club for Men” boother: SparkHire Best tablet displays: MTM Recognition Furthest travelers: Career Engagement Group Biggest trend within a trend? Video and digital interviewing Other Impressions and Examples? If you attended the HR Tech Conference and/or the Expo Hall, I’d love to hear your impressions about the inclusion of social and digital technologies as well. And if you’re a vendor or service provider and I didn’t make it to your booth, please add a comment about the work you’re doing and your plans for the future. I’d love to hear about them. Next year the conference is in Las Vegas. It will be back in Chicago in 2013. I’m really looking forward to it! - Courtney Shelton Hunt…; Added by Ryan Leary to HR Tech Conference at 11:44am on October 16, 2012

Blog Post: Interview Strategies for Recruiting Top Performers: By David Freeman

Even though I work for an applicant tracking software…; Added by Ian Alexander at 2:04pm on January 19, 2010

Blog Post: The Dead Meat Theory – Why Counteroffers Don’t Pay Off: John Q. Executive walks nervously into his boss’ office to announce, “Mr. Employer, I’m really sorry to have to tell you this, but I’ve decided to accept another position. The…; Added by Mark Bregman at 6:46pm on October 15, 2010

Blog Post: How Job Seekers Use Glassdoor Reviews: As an HR analyst at…; Added by Matt Charney at 11:46am on January 28, 2014

Blog Post: Writing Tips to Create or Update Your Resume

Writing or updating your resume may appear to be a tough task but…

Added by Sophia Clark at 10:43am on May 12, 2017

Blog Post: The Ten Commandments of Recruiting: Recruiting is like sales and marketing rolled into one. If a company has a great brand, a great job, and a great hiring manager, not too much marketing or recruiting is required. But if your company…; Added by Hasan Mirza at 1:26pm on May 28, 2008

Blog Post: Recruiting in Iran: We all have our prejudices and fears. It does not help in our relations, and it does not in our recruiting tasks. The main reason why I am writing this article is to…; Added by Matej Valuch at 8:40am on May 24, 2010