Notable Quote…

                         "The best fish swim near the bottom of the sea."  (Old proverb) My spin on it: “Almost every single one of all the great people who want to work are working. This means, if you want to recruit … [Read more...]

Notable Quote

"The critical issue today is the recruitment, retention, development and succession of talent."  (Karen Stephenson, Professor of Management, University of California, Los Angeles) … [Read more...]

Recruiting Words That Work

Below you'll find some great words to use in your recruitment advertising. They have been classified as masculine and feminine. Are you using a mixture of these words so you appeal to the best candidate no matter which gender? These are all action … [Read more...]

The War for Talent

What the workforce will look like in 2020, 2030, or 2050 doesn’t really matter. The numbers are interesting, but how much will they really affect your business? The question is, do you have the employees you need today and, if not, where are your … [Read more...]

Recruit SMART…

It’s a funny thing about recruiting; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. Just remember that the best needs to be "SMART:"      - Specific      - Measureable      - Attainable      - … [Read more...]

Another Recruiting Tip…

Effective recruiting begins with the following questions: 1. Who do you want to recruit? (Which specific mental and physical capacities, attitudes, personality traits, and skills are the best fit for the job?) 2. When do you need … [Read more...]

Do they really need a diploma in order to do the job?

Most employee recruiting ads read something like this: “…high school diploma required or college degree required or MBA required.“ I have one question; WHY? Can you really give me a good reason or is it just something we have always … [Read more...]

Recruiting Myth #4

"It’s impossible for small businesses to compete with big employers for talent." If you really believe you can’t compete with the big guys, you just haven’t taken the time to think about all the unique benefits you can offer. These include, … [Read more...]

Recruiting Myths 2 & 3…

#2 - We’re too busy with more important things to spend time recruiting future new hires. #3 - I have enough team members. I don’t need to recruit. Recruiting is like bathing – it’s only effective if you do it every day. If you only … [Read more...]

Recruiting Myth #1:

 “Job board ads and my website are the most effective recruiting tools.” While job boards and your website are efficient for the employer and the applicant alike, they are by far less effective than the top three, proven sources of great … [Read more...]