So you think the war for talent is hot? Well yesterday I was sent an article by Geoff Colvin, senior editor at…

Thanks to Steve Levy for taking the time to compile over 100 blogger responses to the 6 “Why I Blog” questions, posed by himself…

On the Radar: Friday, December 7th, 2007

The blog behind Jason Alba's book I’m On LinkedIn - Now What???

A useful resource, worth checking out.

First, many thanks to Jason Davis for walking me through this a few months ago.

And yes I know it is a little odd to announce a group is launching next week. But I thought you might want to know.…

How many times have we heard the statement “Our youth is our future“? It’s true in every sense, although is this merely hollow rhetoric?

http://www.slate.com/id/2178776/?GT1=10733

Hold the Fart

Fighting global warming through animal burps.

By William Saletan

Updated Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at 9:16 AM ET

Scientists are trying to fight global warming by changing animal flatulence. Emissions from livestock…

On the Radar: Thursday, December 6th, 2007

On CNNMoney.com today:

Bleak Hiring Expectations and Financial Outlook Contribute to Drop in Worker Sentiment

The Hudson Employment Index fell 8.9 points in November to a record low of 91.9. Growing concerns about hiring and signs of personal financial strain triggered the decline. In stark contrast, the Index registered 105.3 one year ago, more than 13 points…

The online application, as we know it, is dead. It has reached the limits of its relatively short lifespan and is ready to be condemned to its grave.

Disagree? Join me on a journey through the life and times of the online job application and see if I can convince you. < continue reading >…

I love it when people start a message with “Dude”...

Yeah I know I have not posted…

I really enjoyed the Bernard-Hodes Talent Matters video which brings their company personality alive by showcasing their people and services right beside the following positioning statement…

Knock 3 Times, on INNOVATION if you want it..

On the Radar: Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

According to their CareerMole's site:

CareerMole is a pioneering concept in employee referral recruitment that connects talented candidates, looking for the next step on their career ladder, with employees, who can help them make informed career decisions about companies and roles, before they - via employee referral.…

I am so excited and wanted to share the good news with everyone here. I am now a daddy for a baby girl that we named Sofia.

After many miscarriages, many complex procuders, a stay in the hospital that lasted 4 months, we finally have a new addition to the family.…

I know that there are very well-intentioned vendors out there with terrific recruiting products to hawk, but there are days when that flashing voicemail light makes me nutty. 'Tis the season of budgeting I know, so the calls come a-flying in. Does anyone have stories they'd like to share similar to my assessment of a job board vendor cold call today?