I realize that one of the core functions of HR is to mitigate risk. It is a CORE function but it is not the ONLY function. Too many companies spend so many resources and money managing out poor or misaligned talent and mitigating risk but if they were to put more emphasis and resources on how employees enter the company, they could see a number of benefits. Continue reading Talent Acquisition Should have MORE Resources in HR
Prior to implementing Sprint Recruiting, I found it hard to balance what should be done with what needed to be done. Using a point system help us prioritize the work and make our clients happy. Continue reading Applying the Point System of AGILE to Recruiting
The impact machine learning can have in recruiting is very exciting. Here are two ways machine learning can change recruiting. Continue reading Top 2 Ways Machine Learning can Change Recruiting
One of the key drivers of Sprint Recruiting is the sprint itself. It is also one of the major mindshifts both recruiters and clients have to address when adopting the Sprint Recruiting methodology. Why do sprints work in Sprint Recruiting? One word-efficiency! “With Scrum, a product is built in a series of iterations called sprints … Continue reading Why Sprints work in Sprint Recruiting
Part of the planning process is identifying the top recruiting trends and the tools I want to use to maximize our talent acquisition strategy. Here are the top 3 recruiting trends for 2020. Continue reading Top 3 Recruiting Trends for 2020
One thing I enjoy about Talent Acquisition is the need for a constant change in the strategy, tactics and tools. A hot topic in the recruiting world is how to attract the modern workforce, including millennials and generation Z. Continue reading How to attract job seekers in 2020
Honestly, recruiters should be one industry using AI to revolutionize how we do things. Here are 3 ways AI could improve recruiting. Continue reading How Can AI Transform Recruiting?
Perhaps one of the downfalls of companies’ recruiting strategy is this elusive idea that external talent is “sexier” than the talent already in the company. Recently, there has been a lot of focus on the need to grow your own talent as a way to increase engagement and keep hiring costs in check. There are … Continue reading Increase Employee Retention – Create an Internal Career Advisor!
Talent shortage…. These two words strike hysteria in organizations which almost always leads to War Room meetings and perceived Defcom status levels. I’ve found that when organizations use the term Talent Shortage, they actually have a problem with their recruiting strategy. If you find yourself experiencing a Talent Shortage, ask yourself these three questions. Continue reading If you find yourself experiencing a Talent Shortage, ask yourself these three questions.
I swear, if I read one more blog post about how job descriptions are dead…. Every so called influencer in Talent Acquisition has weighed in on the idea of job descriptions going away completely. They give statistics on how few candidates read them or how companies should try this new sexy way of marketing their … Continue reading Job Descriptions aren’t Dead! They just need to evolve!
