CEOs are fierce competitors who expect you to win literally every talent battle against top firms.  And because CEOs see everything through an “Us against them” lens. Their desire to win every time extends beyond product competition and into talent. However, to CEO’s, not all talent battles are equal. The …

Sadly it’s rare to find “gaining a competitive advantage” on any list of strategic recruiting goals. This is a strategic thinkpiece. And that omission from our goals is troubling. Because every other strategic business function that operates in a “highly competitive environment” like finance, product development, and supply chain.”  For …

I’ve found that the highest impact transferable practice from the NFL to business is prioritization. And if you’re not familiar with the concept, when something receives a higher priority. The organization places a laser focus and narrowly targets an area where allocating more resources is essential in order to be …

Top leaders know that those anxious over layoffs either quit, get angry, or get distracted from work. And unfortunately, all of those actions are extremely costly to the business. Of course, almost everyone is already aware that there have recently been a number of large-scale layoffs that have generated record …

Note: You’re being fooled by well-written AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and interview answers. Yes, within two and one-half months, many candidates have learned that they can dramatically improve their chances of getting interviewed and hired by using information generated with AI-driven ChatGPT. If you’re not familiar with it, ChatGPT is …

Immediately stop using noncompetes because they directly damage recruiting and your employer brand. But currently, there is an added reason to drop them. Because under recently proposed FTC guidelines, noncompete agreements that restrict employee movement will almost completely be unenforceable in the US. Drop Them Because There Is No Evidence …

Trusting resume content is a main cause for the outrageous 46% new hire failure rate (within 18 months). Unfortunately, lies on resumes are becoming even more common because 85% of employers have uncovered a lie or misrepresentation in a candidate’s resume or job application. Alarmingly, lying is up 66% from …

Even the most optimistic need to prepare for another difficult year in recruiting. So, if you’re the Pollyanna type who only wants to hear positive news, I suggest that you immediately stop reading. Because from a recruiting perspective, 2023 is likely to be even worse than the last two years …

Few know that the sports and entertainment industries have essentially ended key talent turnover. And because corporate retention is currently at a record low, it makes sense for corporate talent managers to more closely consider their approach, which reduces voluntary turnover to near zero. This “most effective” retention tool that …

Your knowledge of best practices may be your strongest asset during the upcoming recruiter layoffs. However, during this hectic year of rapid change in talent management, I have found that many professionals have simply been overwhelmed. So they could find little time for their essential reading. To those who have …