'There is little conjunction of truth and social reality.  Around us are pseudo-events, to which we adjust with a false consciousness to see these events as true and real.'  What does this mean to you?  Put simply to me it means that just because I am told the sky is green, do I have to…

Criminal records background checks are not a one size fits all.   While most employers do conduct criminal background checks as part of their employment screening program, the idea is to use them wisely.  Wisely, in this case, means don't be indiscriminate to where you can get yourself in trouble with the  Equal  Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).   Pepsi Beverages just found its blanket policy, regarding criminal records background checks, cost them a hefty $3.1 Million in settlement…

(reposted from Make HR Happen 1/18/2012)

I feel like I am crossing some sort of cyber picket line by even thinking about posting something about the SOPA protest happening with major players in the online community today. It is uncommon for me to directly comment on political matters because I am basically an advocate…

For many organizations, the ATS represents the central technology that they use to recruit top talent.  It provides a great way for them to capture applicants and manage the hiring process from apply to hire.  Through these functions, the ATS is an integral technology for your recruiting process.

However, when you think about the recruiting process, the ATS by itself leaves a little bit to be desired.  While it does a great job with managing the hiring process, it often lacks…

My guest today was Charles A Krugel of CharlesAKrugel.com - an Employment Lawyer in Chicago. He calls himself Chuck.

I had Chuck scheduled for a series shows. He was going to do a 10 minute spot at the opening. But today we kept him on for almost an hour and a half. I presented a lot of possible problem scenarios but the answer to "What's going to happen here?" is often "It depends."…

Let’s be honest, recruitment can be expensive both in terms of time and money. But does it really have to be that way? Here we list some great free tools out there that recruiters can use to find and hire people for free. A cost per hire of $0 is not so far fetched as you imagine.

Free job boards……..are you using them?

There are loads of free job boards out there. Ok, so they may not quite…

Hiring for Recruiters ended 2011 on a strong note. In December, more than 3,900 jobs were posted online for Recruiting jobs - a 4% increase compared to December 2010. The majority (54%) of job ads were posted by corporate HR departments. Staffing firms and recruiting agencies accounted for about 1,800 job ads in December.

Hiring Demand for Recruiters - 4 Years…

I’m back at work this week after a refreshing 3 week break - if you can call driving 4,500km’s from one end of Australia to the other, with a 2 & 4 year old in the back seat a refreshing break…

‘Are we there yet?’

‘Can we stop at McDonalds?’

‘Are we there yet?’

‘I’ve got to go to the toilet…’

‘Are we there yet?’ I’m sure you get the general idea….

Anyway, back at work I was tucking into my chicken salad sandwich and bottle of water in the food…

Here is a question I am sure everyone has heard a countless number of times: Do candidates who are qualified for the position get hired, or candidates with the better personality get hired?

In my experience thus far as a recruiter, I have noticed a little bit of both. Some of our clients barely look at a…

When is a consultant not a consultant?

So I know allot of companies have changed the title of the staffing professionals to include the term “consultant”.  However the problem is their definition of consultant is incomplete. In most cases they are having the staffing professionals (SP) live up to the advice part of being a consultant but not the service part. They want their SPs not to solve the problem but instead advise and help…

  At the end of last year I attended one of Bill Boorman's recruitment unconferences. The basic concept is an open and unstructured forum where recruiters can discuss and debate topics. The very nature of the set-up attracts some interesting characters including a gentleman called Kevin Wheeler who offered a controversial idea that…

In these modern times of online advertising, digital media and social networking there are many new ways of finding the job of your dreams. You can make dozens of online applications for roles that tick your boxes and eventually you’ll get a call back and an interview – simple really.



So what value does an executive recruitment consultant bring to the process?



Firstly, we know our clients. We know the culture of the company and we know what personal qualities they are…

Everyone wants to make more money, and recruiters are no exception. One of easiest and most reliable ways for recruiters to make more money is to add contract staffing to their business models.

Contract staffing can help recruiters generate more income by:

1. Providing a steady stream of income - When you make a direct placement, it's a one-time fee and you're done.  With contract staffing, you continue to make money over the course of the whole contract.…

No doubt you have been overwhelmed with high-level forecasts from wise recruiting soothsayers about 2012 being the year of mobile recruiting, the critical importance of building talent communities, the rise of employer branding… and many other trends that, truthfully, you hardly understand and definitely have little control over.

These people are smart, and much of what they say is spot on. But a lot is total hogwash too, no more than a distraction, and certainly most of it, you…

I came home one evening this past winter to find my husband Jon watching a show on the History Channel.  He was just laughing and saying these people were crazy and that I’ve got to see it.  I had never heard of this show, so reluctantly I agreed to watch.

As he replayed the episode, my first thoughts were “what happened to my intelligent, educated husband…

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We are about 17 days into 2012 and you are most likely well into implementing your recruitment strategic plan. How is it working out? Are you seeing any improvements compared to 2011? You may need a bit more time to evaluate your current plan, but one important recommendation I would make is: remain…

As posted on SocialRecruitingReport.com:

There are a multitude of channels available for recruiters as we enter 2012. While this shows progress for the industry it can also cause confusion, inefficiency, and a tendency to rely on the wrong sources to find talent.

It should be clear in 2012 that even the most intricate technology cannot replace the personal nature of recruiting. The process of…