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Google found that 90% of a team’s value comes from the top 10%. So, recruit this amazing 10%. A Think Piece – encouraging you to hire those who are defined by their work.  What Is An “Amazing Employee” (AE) Reviewing my long talent management career, I quickly remember the handful …

The most damaging part is when, at the end of hiring, your top candidate surprises you with a no answer. Article descriptors| Recruiting /Offer acceptance – How to actions – 6 min scan Realize That… Offer Acceptance Is A High-Impact Step It’s no longer okay to just stand by. Today, …

Descriptors – recruiting/tools – how to – 3 m. read During tough times, a recruiter’s knowledge of best practices is the key to job security. As the most prolific author in the field of recruiting tools (I have written over 700 articles and a book on recruiting tools). To me, …

The New Year is a great opportunity for progressive recruiters to tweak their TA approach by adding small things that will make a big difference.  Descriptors… recruiting/tools – how to – simple but effective – 3 min. scan Simple High-Impact New Year Resolutions For Recruiters If you are seeking small …

The silliest practice in retention is counting all quits equally in your turnover calculations. Descriptors… retention/good turnover – eye-opening – how to – data-rich – 4 min. scan Understanding The Different Amounts of Business Impact From Each Category Of Turnover  It’s a common practice to lump all employee turnover into …

Just seeing/hearing a candidate’s name can cause them to be rejected because of unconscious biases. So, if you want to avoid religious discrimination, consider using one of the available name-blinding methods. It’s a mistake to assume that the current Middle East conflict isn’t having a negative impact on recruiting. In …

The most life-changing action in strategic TA… is to ask your CEO to become your Chief Recruiter. Yes, the results from this single bold strategic action will literally take your breath away. Your CEO as your Chief Recruiter (CR) may, just by itself, bring your recruiting department the recognition, support, …

As a hiring guru, I guarantee that this interview question will instantly raise your hiring results. Yes, having a candidate answer a “solve this problem” interview question may be the most impactful interview question of all. This may seem too good to be true, but trust me on this one. …

Learning ability is the #1 predictor of job success, and continuous learners listen to podcasts. Yes, Google, the world’s only data-driven recruiting machine, uses this learning ability criteria for every job. These hires are so impactful because continuous learners not only bring a great deal of knowledge to the job. …

Today, there’s plenty of evidence that debunks the old myth that “Recruiters don’t hire! Managers do.” Fewer Would Aggressively Resist Accountability If They Knew Its Many Benefits Since so many in recruiting appear to be passionately trying to avoid accepting accountability, it may be surprising to learn that there are, …