No age group wants paid time off for themselves or loved ones more than millennials. As these tech-savvy young adults come of age both at work and at home, they’re feeling the stress of decreasing life balance and increasing demands. 

Employers, too, are affected by millennials’ commitment to family. A recent …

In response to an excellent article in Financial Times (Nov. 16, 2015) by Andrew Hill, I posted this and was pleased to receive 'editor's pick' notice.  Here is a link to the article, which I have previously posted on LinkedIn and elsewhere:…

Wellness programs are on the rise with the growing awareness of health in the workplace. Many employees want the programs in their office, and employers are beginning to implement healthy initiatives for their team. Perhaps in response to a greater…

In last week’s blog I talked about being willing within the organization to take a chance on trying something new if it means a better organization This week’s post suggests some strategies to get to that point. So here are my suggestions to achieve that fearless organization:

Strategy #1: Eliminate silos – The TLS Continuum and continuous process…

Over the last few years, we've seen a range of attempts at applying technology to human interactions. Whilst I applaud platforms such as LinkedIn which make it easy for recruiters and prospective candidates to find each other, often companies go too far in implementing technology in pursuit of optimizing their recruitment process.

I recently received a…

The whole world is in anticipation of the new James Bond movie – SPECTRE. Some of you have already seen it, some of you have to wait for a few more days. 

In honor of the 007 agent we have created a TOP SECRET resume filled with information about James Bond you didn’t know……

Some people think that formal education is essential for achieving a goal. Some believe job training and experience can do the trick, while others say personal character and attitude will do the job.…

Recruitment marketing is all about candidate engagement. How can you attract and nurture candidates to fill your talent pipeline before you even post a job application?

The concept takes its name from inbound marketing, which focuses on providing useful content to prospects in order to attract high quality leads. Only in the case of recruitment marketing, employers are providing brilliant content to job seekers in a cadence and style that drive…

Higher education is increasingly important in today's job market, but just how important is it?

In the past, a bachelor's degree was considered to be more than sufficient to obtain a management position or higher, but today, this same degree level is often considered a requirement to merely obtain a position that pays more than minimum wage. This way of thinking,…

This is part 8 in my Fall Sourcecon roundup, highlighting the presentations at Sourcecon Oct 2015.

This post is the opening  Session of the second day entitled “ A look to the Future: Machine Learning and Talent Sourcing” By Dave Copps.

This session is his view of a look into the future for sourcing.  It focuses on the coming…

By Robert Gallagher

bgallagher@thedenzelgroup.com

Most managers have three options when hiring: contract, contract-to-hire(a.k.a temp-to-perm), or permanent. There are significant benefits and drawbacks that come with each…

I was carefully reading Steven Lowisz’s…

If you’ve begun to realize you don’t love your job as much as you used to, take comfort in the thought that getting into a career rut is easy. First, you land a great position. Next, you work for the same company for a couple of years and after a while, you learn that your boss never gives your any raises and you have nowhere left to grow.

If this scenario sounds familiar, it might be time to pull yourself out of a dead-end job and find a new, more rewarding career.…

Dear Recruitment Agency,

(Yes, contingent recruiters, I'm talking to you)

Working as part of an in-house recruitment team, you receive a lot of approaches from contingent recruitment agencies all offering the same…

By Robert Gallagher

bgallagher@thedenzelgroup.com

Many of the traditional tips for a successful interview: eye contact, pressed suit and a firm handshake, lose the majority of their effectiveness over the phone. That’s not the only way phone interviews differ from the standard…

By Robert Gallagher

bgallagher@thdenzelgroup.com

It goes by many names: The A-player, The Game-Changer, The Superstar. Notice the sports theme? Maybe it’s because companies scout these candidates like high school prodigies and hiring one is celebrated like…

By Robert Gallagher

bgallagher@thedenzelgroup.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill made news this month for announcing their push to hire 4,000 workers in a single day. Although fast-food companies might have an edge over other business models when it comes to speed, there’s no reason every…

Rediscover the Valuable Lost Art of Recruitment Selection Design

So here we are. You are at it again.

It never stops.

It is a need that is never satisfied.

It continues to suck time and…

By Robert Gallagher 

bgallagher@thedenzelgroup.com

You might love your job. But that alone is no guarantee of long-term employment.

The job market is increasingly mobile in terms of job tenure. This comes even as 44% of employed…