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How to be a great recruiter
As you embark on your recruiting career, you’ll encounter a number of challenges that you may not have expected. We’...
How to find good employees: hire for skills, not talent
To find good employees, focus on measurable skills rather than vague concepts of talent. Conduct a skills gap analysis, write sk...
Why even ‘casual’ companies should have dress codes
Companies should have dress codes to define what professionalism looks like in their workplace. Dress codes can clarify roles, c...
How companies succumb to sunk cost culture
In theory, companies are meant to act rationally, efficiently and in their own economic self-interest. But humans manage them, s...
Social media recruiting: trends and features to watch
Social recruitment can evolve as quickly as social media features do, leaving recruiters feeling overwhelmed. Here’s a rou...
Key HR metrics: The most important metrics you should track
HR metrics measure how effective the results of your HR operations are, including elements such as employee retention and recrui...
How to improve your employer brand
Employer branding is important. Companies with strong brands (a good reputation among employees) attract high-quality candidates...
How to attract candidates by improving your careers page
Your careers page is your personal pitch to candidates. It’s a place to show job seekers why your company is attractive, and mak...
Recruiting skills you can learn from non-HR disciplines
Online courses can help you sharpen your recruiting skills. Instead of going back to school to brush up your recruiting knowledg...
The problem with employee wellness programs
Employee wellness programs are morally questionable and misguided. Companies usually turn to them to reduce health costs, but th...
Agency vs. in-house recruitment: Which is the right career fit for you?
Agency and in-house recruitment both involve sourcing talent, using HR tools, and building relationships. However, they differ i...
Why hiring managers should own their recruiting pipeline strategy
As a hiring manager, I own the success of my team. That means I need to own their recruiting process and strategy too. Without t...
