Recently there’s been a decline in the quality of work around the office. As you look around, you notice more employees off task, more projects unfinished, and finally you realize… the performance management strategy isn’t working anymore. In fact,…

Before cameras existed, the world was a different place.  Technology fixes as many problems as it causes, but since it is a regular feature of the modern world, then people have no choice but to use it.  So what advantages can be had through certain innovations like motion picture?  There are a lot of reasons why companies need to see a candidate on camera before offering them a job.



First and foremost, because of technology, there is the ever-present "catfish" lurking.  Who knows…

Life cover is considered to be a definite approach to getting assured of a trouble-free existence in the days of future as it embraces a number of emergencies. The latter include the basic assurance that is maintained via premium payments meant to act as a buffer for the individual until they have a relevant claim to availing the lump sum. There are also kinds of Life covers that are provided to the policyholders supporting them against the expenditures incurred from serious ailments that…

When we last talked about the seven types of candidates, we discussed how to hire each type. They all have their own advantages, and each type works best in different positions at different levels in your company. But now that you’ve hired them, you…

Today’s recruiters have so much to do. When I started in the business, my job was to find people, qualified people, and there were a few ways to do it. Now it feels like there are multiple ways to find a person; each one more complex and complicated…

Effective recruiting and hiring in the world of business is a lot like fielding a team in Major League Baseball (MLB).

According to the baseball rule book, on any given day, each major league team in North America can suit-up 25 players. But that doesn’t mean each team has only 25 players to choose from. In fact, they have more. Many more.

Every major league…

Employers (like myself) juggle hundreds of problems at any given time, and having a crowded head makes it much more difficult to accomplish the tasks at hand efficiently. While I've spent a great deal of time writing and speaking about hiring, I've…

Okay, so you have a great new hire and you’re excited about getting them to work at your company. You have a wonderful work culture, fantastic benefits and you can’t wait to get them onboarded. But what…

Besides the common notion that your body language affects the way others see you, there is more to it. In one of the popular TED talks of October 2012, Amy Cuddy talks about how body language affects the way you feel and how certain postures and body language can bring about a…

Are you in the process of searching for a new job but can’t seem to get the callbacks you want?

It may be you’re making some common yet avoidable mistakes along the way. Don’t continue your job searching without being sure. Take a look at the following seven mistakes job seekers make:

1. THE AIMLESS SEARCH

If you’re sending out resumes without knowing what your ideal job is, you’re wasting your valuable time. So,…

Not sure if you should attend #truLondon? Here's why you can't miss this event Friday, September 4th at the Dutch Hall in London City.

Participants will come from the people space, thats anyone from HR, recruiting, talent acquisition, developers, job board professionals etc with no bars on anyone taking part - everyone is welcome.…

Back in the early 70’s there was both a hit song titled I Can See Forever and a best selling book about GM titled On a Clear Day you can see General Motors. The point of the analogy can be rooted in Deming’s 6^th point of quality. In this point he emphasized…

Sourcing Adda (@SourcingAdda) is back with another discussion which proved to be quite informative. The chats are conducting in different cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Gujarat.  

This time the discussion focussed on, “Should personal statements (what candidates say) of candidates be given more importance than qualifications?” The views expressed are worth your time and effort invested in adding to your learning so here goes……

In all likelihood no one can imagine our presence without unmistakable devices and new gadgets today. They are an inevitable bit of our lifestyle, and they are at every step. In each spot where people contribute a lot of their vitality, we can see various mechanical contraptions. Clearly, various cynics ensure that the extensive number of these contraptions is pointless. It can in like manner be honest to goodness that a huge amount of them are made just for fun.On the other hand, why is it…

At some point in your career, it’s likely you’ve considered applying for a role a step up from what you’ve been doing.  After submitting your resume and cover letter, you’ve been able to secure an interview. Success, the recruiting gods have smiled upon you! Not so fast; if you’re looking to compete with already established senior professionals, you’ve got some heavy…

Pearltrees refers to itself as "a place for your interests". Functionally the product is a visual and

collaborative curation tool that allows users to organize, explore and share any URL they find online

as well as to upload personal photos, files and notes. Pearltrees is not well known in the community

and few have tried to…

The goal of any candidate at a job interview is to impress the interviewer by demonstrating the relevant knowledge and skills, asking appropriate questions and showing the depth of preparation. By asking relevant questions, you will show that you not only came to find out what the company can offer you, but also took time to think how useful you…

The job market is strong: Nine out of every 10 employerssurveyed by the Graduate Management Admission Council, the administrator of the GMAT, say they expect to maintain or increase the number of job openings for business school graduates in 2015. A majority of these employers also …

Facebook is the largest social network in the world and is getting bigger. It is far too frequently misunderstand by the recruitment industry.

Sure it might not be LinkedIn and so people will not just be using it for work and updating their job details on there. But with over a billion monthly active users can you afford to ignore it as a recruiter?

Facebook is…

Orientation, onboarding, and the first day on the job… the cultural immersion and familiarization with the company and position are important, but what about the performance standards? All essential information is provided in these first few days on…