It's unclear how pervasive the practice is — but it is clear that candidates hate it. Read more
How to Avoid Hiring Autocratic Leaders
When hiring for managerial positions, the way you ask interview questions is especially critical. Read more
The Neverending To-Do List: How to Prioritize Hiring Process Improvements
Too often, process improvements turn out to be anything but. They devolve into changes that bog down hiring. Recruiters suffer. Hiring managers grumble. … Read more
It’s Time to Rethink Time to Fill
The clock is ticking, but for whom — the recruiter or the hiring manager? Is it ticking for candidates, both passive and active, who may be trying to … Read more
The Other War for Talent
As recruiters and generalists continue to get — or worry about getting — laid off, it's increasingly important to clarify responsibilities of each so both … Read more
The Case of the Rehired Rapist: A Lesson in Background Checks
A legal case highlights what can happen when companies do not screen applicants properly — or fail to act accordingly. Read more
When Artificial Intelligence Introduces Junk Into the Hiring Process
The use of AI is creating odd recruiting scenarios, from poor job recommendations to increased bias. Hiring processes deserve better. Read more
Research Reveals People of Color More Likely to Adjust Appearance During Interviews
Changing appearance for interviews is common — but equally common among different demographics. Read more
Don’t Hire Candidates You Can’t Motivate
There are five major motivations that drive people at work. It’s important to identify which motivation fits which role — and then figure out a candidates’ … Read more
The Legalities of Screening Candidates’ Social Media
Would you rather hire the candidate whom you discovered on Facebook is having medical issues or the candidate who isn't? Your honest answer isn't your legal one. Read more
A Strategy for Recruiting for Niche Roles
If you grew up along the Front Range in Colorado like I did, you know why it’s a big deal that Casa Bonita is reopening. Yes, the food was disgusting and … Read more
ChatGPT Falls Short During Candidate Assessment
Research shows that when new hires don’t pan out, 89% of the time, the causes are attitudinal, not technical. In other words, candidates generally … Read more
Talent Acquisition Actions to Take During Hiring Slowdowns
We need to work on that, but we’re too busy right now. It’s likely that you have this thought many times — but when hiring slows down, you have an … Read more
Pennsylvania Scraps College Degree Job Requirement
This is another test of the excerpt. Read more
Hiring Managers Are Not Talent Acquisition’s Customers
Each day talent acquisition teams work with HR peers, candidates, hiring managers, and leaders. The dynamics of each of these relationships are unique to … Read more
Tech Layoffs Should Make Tech Recruiting Easier. So Why Isn’t It?
It may feel like the current rash of tech layoffs started with Twitter, but they did not. Twitter was just loud about it. Challenger, Gray & Christmas, … Read more
How to Test If Your Interview Process Is a Nightmare
Perhaps you’ve seen the recent Vox article filled with real-life stories of nightmare hiring processes. The painful stories range from two-month-long … Read more
The George Santos Problem in Recruiting
This is not a political article. You might think it’s making a political statement, but it’s not. I promise. Over the past month, reports have emerged that … Read more
The Interview Question to Hire for an Entrepreneurial Culture
Business articles are replete with admonitions for companies to embrace a more entrepreneurial culture. Move faster, innovate more, and disband … Read more
Recruiting Is Losing Relevance — Sort Of
For the first time in a while, talent acquisition is no longer the No. 1 concern for HR leaders. In fact, it has fallen to near the bottom of the priority … Read more