Alert: Employees are quitting their jobs at the highest rate in a decade. But few public-sector managers realize that a majority of employee turnover is both predictable and preventable. Today the overall U.S. monthly “quit rate” is the equivalent of a 30 percent turnover rate over one year. And, even …

Our chaotic world requires continually adding new capabilities on top of our existing ones. And even though you may have little time and even less budget. Talent leaders need to find a way to identify and add the new capabilities that your changing environment requires. So, this article lists the …

A think piece… of arguments that challenge the popular view. Recruiters love to help, so without giving it a second thought and without formal approval, some regularly provide a hiring preference to candidates from underdog or disadvantaged groups that frequently struggle to get a good job. However, in the interest …

An employee is productive a mere 12.5 hours a week. So learn why a “people first” policy is costly. A think piece – designed to get you to objectively consider the cost of hiring people. A Complete List Of Costly Problems That Workers Create (that tech solutions do not) This …

All great corporate functions treat criticism as an opportunity for improvement, but not HR.  After decades in HR, I have learned that our typical response to any form of criticism is not to welcome it. But instead, to instantly create a never-ending array of denials and excuses. And therefore, the …

I’ve compiled a list of my most-read articles from 2024. First, to reveal the hot topics my audience found most relevant to them. And second, to provide quick access to must-read articles readers might have missed during their initial publication. I would also note that I now find that staying …

After years of turmoil, it’s time for HR to revisit these high-impact but often ignored processes. My research has found that after years of focusing on strategic HR issues like COVID-19, remote work, DEI, AI, and recruiting/retention. It’s time for HR to revisit and “clean-up” several of their processes that …

How many of your qualified candidates are being rejected for these questionable reasons? Article Descriptors| Recruiting /rejection factors – How to – 4 min read It’s no secret that most hiring processes suffer because they are mostly intuitive and use assessment factors that don’t predict new hires’ on-the-job performance. As …

Why doesn’t recruiting retaliate? Because it is a common deterrent in business and the military.  Descriptors: retention / retaliation recruiting strategy – how to – 3 min. read  ———————————————————– In today’s competitive recruiting environment. Whenever your competitors face no negative consequences after they recruit a key employee.  Their targeted recruiting …

Firms compare their products to their competitors, so also make it easy to compare jobs side-by-side.  Win Most Employer Comparisons By Weaponizing Opposition Research Making stark side-by-side comparisons may be uncommon in recruiting, but they are a standard practice throughout business, especially during these times of fierce business competition. Most …