Research has shown that between half and three-quarters of all turnover is preventable. That means an individual’s manager must take ownership of the retention problem and administer the retention tools that will prevent them from leaving.

At ERE San Diego 2019, Dr. John Sullivan presents on the emerging issue of candidate ghosting and what employers can do to prevent this costly issue.

Ghosting in business is getting worse. If you’re not familiar with the term, candidate ghosting, it’s when a candidate stops merely responding to their recruiter.

Note: This “think piece” is designed to stimulate your thinking about the strategic role of recruiting Your firm’s future skill sets needs are increasing dramatically. By not adding future skills every day through every new hire, you are reducing your company’s ability to be competitive and grow. The importance of …

When you’re struggling to acquire talent in these low-unemployment times, application incentives can be a key motivator and differentiator.

Today’s sparse talent pool increases your chances of a hiring mistake. But a no-fault divorce approach allows you to release mis-hires quickly. And despite the lack of available talent to choose from, the pressure from hiring managers to “get me, anybody, I need butts in chairs” is immense. So, it’s …

The Powerful Impacts From Showing Employees That Their Work Is Meaningful Forget engagement survey results. If you really want to kickstart actual hands-on commitment, “walk employees downstream” to see their work’s impact. Walk employees downstream is a tool whose goal is to increase the emotional connection between an employee and …

Implementing a walk-them-downstream retention and recruiting approach Part II of this two-part series focuses on implementing a “walking employees downstream” retention and productivity tool. It is highly effective because it increases the emotional connection between employees and those who benefit from the firm’s final work product (that they contribute to). …

Jokes aside, service industry professionals should finesse their resumes when switching careers, according to John Sullivan, a human resources expert who Fast Company called “The Michael Jordan of hiring.”

Loading… Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download It’s a well-established business axiom that “it’s better to be prepared than surprised.” It’s also important to be aware that in this increasingly volatile world of recruiting, under almost every likely upcoming scenario, the capabilities held by the …