I've had quite a few conversations over the last several years how it often appears that the same organizations seem to win recruiting awards year after year after year. Frankly, I think this is rightfully so - if you're better than the competition, you should win out. At the same time, I think that there should be a "Lifetime Achievement Award" for the consistently usual suspects :)



So this year, I noticed that OnRec was… Continue

You know, I'm a huge fan of strategy. Scratch that - I absolutely love strategy. Frankly, I can't get enough of it. If I'm not reading a new business book, I'm probably checking out a new magazine looking for strategy cues . . . then linking them back mentally to Talent Acquisition.



In a space dominated by discussions that always focus on the tactical ("What new technology apps can further automate our recruiting process?", "What tools can help me get more names?", "What incremental… Continue

I thought it might be worthwhile to share the following chart with everyone at RBC. If you think about this chart, it's more about game theory and competitive response than anything else . . . so my question is, what if you focused purely on the 'innovation' element relative to recruiting or talent acquisition?



How would that change the responses here? My take is that most competitors are not keeping tabs on competitors relative to their 'plays' or 'moves' to improve their relative… Continue

Funny question for all of you . . . because this very situation here shows me what can be so refereshing about social media: Honesty.



At the same time, I will admit that providing an honest response to John's question makes me consider that it may upset some people . . . and let's keep it real - doing so can impact our personal brand. A quick cost-benefit… Continue

The VP of Marketing at LinkedIn, Patrick Crane, was the guest of the Connections Show this week (with Stan Relihan).



Here's what Patrick Crane had to say about what's coming in the near future:



"Much Better Group Capability

Create more of a private discussion area where you can connect with like minded people that you may or may not know and uncover new… Continue

I don't like to repost articles unless the original is worth a true investment of your time - I think this is one of those times:



Optimism Components Net % Change

Plan to increase employment 2 -3

Plan to increase capital outlays* 25 -1

Plan to increase inventories -4 -3

Expect economy to improve -12 0

Expect higher real sales -11 -8

Current inventory satisfaction -3 -2

Current job openings* 15 -6

Expected credit conditions -10 +1

Now a… Continue