Category: Recruiting

Recruiting is changing at a rapid pace. Some organizations are abandoning traditional methods for social media; some think software can do a better job than people.

‘Time to Fill’—Worst Metric Ever?

Since HR typically does not have control over all the aspects of recruiting, we’re really facilitators more than [we’re] managers, says expert Jeremy Eskenazi, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CMC. Since “Time to Fill” is a metric determined by how much time hiring managers (HMs) take to fill a position, it’s a terrible measure of recruiter productivity. Here’s […]

Finding a Better Metric than Time to Fill

Expert Jeremy Eskenazi, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CMC, says that because HR doesn’t usually control every aspect of recruiting, HR professionals should be considered facilitators rather than managers. Since “Time to Fill” is a metric determined by how much time hiring managers (HMs) take to fill a position, it’s a terrible measure of recruiter productivity. Here’s a […]

What Does Hertz Have Against Grandma?

Last week, my wife’s grandmother passed away at 98 years of age. She was a special lady who remained alert and curious until her last days. She was active on Facebook, keeping up with her great-grandchildren’s lives. So my family and I made the trip back to the Midwest for the funeral. Landing at the […]

Lipstick on Your Mirror, Wet Blankets in Your Face

In yesterday’s Advisor, psychologist Bruce Christopher shared tips for dealing with difficult people, or Godzillas, that you may face in the workplace. Today, we discuss three scenarios that illustrate Christopher’s techniques. Scenario #1: The Lipstick Girls Christopher offers the following story about a school principal who was having trouble with a group of 7th grade […]

Dealing with the Godzillas in Your Workplace

Difficult people—whiners, liars, know-it-alls, condescenders, busybodies, lazy bones, and exploders, and those who are always right—are everywhere, says psychologist Bruce Christopher. Our Godzillas can be our coworkers, customers, supervisors, neighbors, and even family members, says psychologist Bruce Christopher, who offered his tips at the recent Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference and Exposition in […]

Why Employment Branding Rocks

In yesterday’s Advisor Dr. John Sullivan—professor, author, corporate speaker, and advisor—gave advice concerning employment branding. Today we hear more from him.

Changing the Game with Employment Branding

BLR® recently asked Dr. John Sullivan—professor, author, corporate speaker, and advisor—about employment branding best practices. Let’s take a look at some of his information.

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Good Hiring Decisions Are Critically Important

Perhaps it should go without saying that making good hiring decisions is critically important to a business’s success. But yet, even though it seems like an obvious statement, many organizations still shortchange the process, especially in times when job applicants are plentiful. Doing that can be a big mistake and can have far-reaching effects. Let’s […]

View Your Mistakes as a Learning Opportunity, Not as a Failure

Sometimes it’s not about how you win but how you lose. That was the lesson Coach Dave Belisle taught his Rhode Island baseball team last year when they lost 8–7 in a Little League World Series elimination game. This video clip shows the story of the team and the words the coach used following their […]

More of The 7 Deadly Sins of Recruiting

Yesterday’s Advisor began to cover Glassdoor’s recent webinar on The 7 Deadly Sins of Recruiting. Today, the two final sins from Glassdoor. 6. This is basic marketing stuff, so I don’t need executive buy-in. When it comes to making sure you have the best tools, data, and practices, it helps if you can get the […]