So this is the 2nd presentation of the conference. Titled “Speed & Quality: How to Win at Both” by John Vlastelica. John begins talking about his 10 keys to delivering speed and quality.…

The best recruiters I know are smart. Super smart!

I have no doubt that the ‘phone monkey’ recruitment consultants exist, in fact are probably quite common. They say they know your market, promise you the moon and then can’t deliver. Why? Probably because they are inefficient, and are bred from an environment of take any job…

Believe it or not but Sherlock Holmes is around us. This article should answer the question how to find that very Sourcer who’s going to do his/her job best.

Since recruiters and sourcers do different tasks, their nature is different too.…

Parents just don’t understand.

This is more than a song by Will Smith, a.k.a. Fresh Prince, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.  This is reality for many people in various walks of life.  Especially if you’re in a relationship, and you meet the other person’s mom and dad for the first time.…

A surprising …

“In this market, where engineering supply is severely out of whack with demand, where good people are rarely actively looking for jobs, and where contingency recruiters get at least $25,000 per hire, the biggest problem isn’t filtering through a bunch of engaged job seekers. The problem…

Over the past few decades, research depicts the need for knowledge and experience of  young professionals in order to possess a deep knowledge about the industry and the ability to apply knowledge across multiple situations. The most recent emphasis on T-shaped professionals links back to a 1990 study by BCS(British Computer…

HR and Talent Acquisition leaders have long lamented that their voices are underrepresented in the board room.  Often, you hear leaders in these departments say they lack a seat at the table.  SAP's Workforce 2020 study states that 52% of CEO's believed…

The wrong kind of growth can unravel a business which is why when agencies start swelling their ranks they also open themselves up to risk.

The typical battery farmed culture of a startup allows everyone to understand the different work being undertaken simply by being within spitting distance of each other. But as businesses grow and…

Last’s week post on employee retention addressed the question of, “Who is responsible for employee retention in an organization?” In a 2013 survey conducted by Harvard Business Review of 210 companies they shared that 70.9% had their HR departments handle the process; 19% had…

You made the right decision and chose to have your CV written by a specialist. As a reward, you finally got that expected phone call booking an interview at your favourite company. Congratulations!

However, even though you have constantly…

A job search seems to have many hurdles to overcome – resume, interview technique, appearance, and networking are challenges that job seekers face. These hurdles are surmountable with a strong job search plan and…

Those of you who have followed this blog since the Blogger days in the early 2000’s know that there are two topics I have strongly avoided in this space – one is religion and the other is politics. And yet the current political climate provides clear evidence of the dangers of assumptions in our lives. Every protestor must be a paid plant from the other side. Every member of…

So this is the 2nd presentation of the conference. Titled “Sourcing for Diversity: one recruiter’s Journey” by Johnny Campbell. Johnny begins talking about Unconscious Bias. He talks about System 1 or automatic response, and system 2. System 1 sees…

We asked our Account Manager, Kimberley Wellen, what it's like recruiting for Software Sales. This is what she said...

What’s it like working in the Software Sales team at FMC Global Talent?

I love what I do and am lucky enough to genuinely like the people I work with. It’s not what you may traditionally think of in terms of recruitment…

As the average life expectation keeps climbing in most developed countries, it has made way for the rise of the home healthcare industry. Considering that this is a growing trend, more and more recruiting agencies have to re-access their healthcare recruitment strategies to fit.

The expanding market demands quick reaction from recruiters, so the…

It is no secret that for a company to be successful, there needs to be a sense of unity with employees. All members need to feel they are a member of a strong team. When coworkers can effectively work together, the outcome will make your business more successful and you will build higher morale in the workplace. Without team unity, a company can fall apart and many…

Do You Care Enough to Upgrade Your New Employee Orientation Experience?

The clock is ticking.

It’s been a while – months, likely years. You are afraid to check.

You know it is way past its consume-by date but you are still serving it cold to your unsuspecting…

Bad press from a lack of understanding

If you’re a Hiring Manager or you work in internal recruitment, the thought of involving external recruiters might concern you. Criticism of recruitment practice abounds and, on occasion, that criticism is justified. After all, who wants an email…