I’m not a big fan of baseball, but in a fit of boredom and curiosity to see what my business partner keeps going on (and on) about, I finally relented and streamed Moneyball last week. What surprised me is that I’ve seen the very same heated, emotional discussions about player performance and potential that took place in the Oakland A’s back office, … Read More
Why Resumes Are Bad for Recruitment
How effectively are résumés helping us match talent with opportunity? Let’s take a look: 80% of the workforce is in some stage of disengagement with their work…rendering an estimated 23% of payroll dollars non-productive. Only 14% of the workforce are in roles that draw from their strengths most of the time. In a recent survey, well over 90% of senior HR … Read More
Social Media Job Recruitment Facts, Stats & Tips
Social networks are constantly growing, and so is the opportunity to use it as a recruitment tactic. People currently registered on Facebook worldwide is around 1.44 billion, a 12 percent increase from the previous year. According to a 2013 Pew survey, 63 percent of Facebook social users check their account at least once a day, 57 percent for Instagram and … Read More
Key Hiring Lessons from Amazon, Uber, Groupon
If you want to create a successful company you’ve got to get one thing right – hiring. I caught an article over the weekend by Peter Diamandis (Abundance, Bold) about an interview he had led with Jeff Holden, the current Chief Product Officer of Uber. Jeff is a brilliant entrepreneur and executive who had previously held leadership roles at two … Read More
20 Hiring Stats Every Recruiter (and Business) Should Know
If engaged and talented people are the backbone of a strong company, then recruiting is one of the most important practices to keep a business healthy and thriving. However, recruiting is like any other aspect of business–it is continually changing and adapting to the 21st century. Here are 20 important facts for modern recruiters (and businesses) to know so they can … Read More
10 Lesser Known Places to Post Your Job Ad
Want to stand out when it comes to finding that ideal target employee? While using traditional websites like LinkedIn and Monster are acceptable ways of finding new talent for your company, sometimes stretching your job ads to more unique and specific areas can make a big difference in who receives them and who you attract. Consider these less-than-common areas for … Read More