recruitment

Surprise! The War for Talent Is Heating Up

Despite a stubborn unemployment rate near 9 percent, a new survey reveals a compelling and threatening message for employers who might be feeling a bit complacent and lax in adapting…

New Video: How To Use Social Media for Job Search and Recruitment

For the second straight year, I had the privilege and pleasure of being a panelist at the Harrisburg University Social Media Summit (September 14, 2011). Like last year, the event…

Will the US S&P Downgrade Affect the Job Recruiting Process?

On August 5, 2011, Standard & Poor, a credit rating company, downgraded the United States’ credit rating to AA+, one notch below AAA. This decision was a symbolic blow to…

NLRB: Don’t Go Overboard On Social Media Policy

Establishing a policy about the use of social media in the workplace, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ is a complicated task for any employer…

One in Two Employers Impacted by a Talent Shortage

Despite high unemployment and recent economic conditions, many employers are facing talent shortages. Some industries are addressing the talent shortage with recruitment and retention measures…