More than 1,000 attendees are expected to attend the annual SHRM Diversity Conference and Expo in Atlanta, GA.  Although there is no SHRM twitter stream to follow (SHRM hasn’t posted since May), there is no shortage of great session content, speakers, and networking opportunities! There were 16 different sessions on Day 1 of the event.  […]

8 Ways Twitter Will Change Your Life People are using the microblogging service that allows posts of 140 characters or less for bigger, more important tasks; here’s how it’s evolving. Standout Jobs Announces General Availability of its Recruitment Communication Platform Standout Jobs, a leading provider of Web-based tools to power companies’ online recruiting efforts, today […]

Get a YES on your first call! A FREE recruiting webinar sponsored by Broadlook Technologies. Tuesday October 21, 2008st 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST Click to Register You will hear and learn about: How to get 3x or even 9x the results from your phone calls. What every Applicant Tracking System should have to […]

iResume launched its service today for job seekers to create their online resumes and professional profiles for free and use them anywhere. iResume provides a host of tools for job seekers to navigate their online job search and find a satisfying career, and is focused on putting the job seeker back in control of the […]

Twitter: How To Bring Your Recruiting to the Next Level Wednesday, November 5, 2008 2:00 pm ET – 3:00 pm ET Join HR executives and other technology-decision makers for a one-of-a-kind webinar, “Twitter: How To Bring Your Recruiting to the Next Level Corporate Social Networking Webinar Thursday, November 6, 2008 9:00 am ET – 4:00 […]

Employers Lurking Online We know employers and recruiters use social networking sites to vet job candidates and even see what current employees are up to. Now we have a better insight into how they’re using that information, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. Since 2006, there has been a 17 […]

Company diversity hiring practices lack depth. Your company’s website might boast, among other things, the variety of its employees, and the atmosphere of community that pervades. But public relations angles aside, just how committed to achieving a diverse workforce is your organization? Many companies’ current efforts are deceptive in their effectiveness. The underlying problem with […]

Companies Keep Spending on HR Technology Despite the global slowdown, large companies continue to invest in human resource (HR) technology systems. Although HR executives have mixed views on the effectiveness of certain technologies, particularly for talent management, technology investment overall remains a clear focus for organizations in 2008. JWT INSIDE Recognized with Ten WebAwards JWT […]

How many times have you heard the gut wrenching phrase “Our Employees are our Greatest Asset”? From annual all employee meetings, to company-wide memos, the over-used phrase is out of touch. While you could split hairs between the definitions of the two, here are a few key differences: Asset:  An item that is owned, the […]

Hiring Decisions Miss the Mark 50% of the Time First of Its Kind Study Reveals Experiential-Based Selection Techniques Improve Recruiting Outcomes Organizations or their new hires regret their hiring decisions 50% of the time, costing the average organization millions in the way of lower performance, less engaged new hires, and higher turnover. The Recruiting Roundtable, […]

By Jason Buss. Amidst rising unemployment, and what some call a recession – or even financial crisis, it’s that time of year to finalize your plans for 2009 recruiting budgets.  This post contains ideas on things you can do to cut (if needed) – or optimize your spending. Once you know anticipated volumes and skills […]

Kenexa Wins Employer of the Year Award from Nebraska Society for Human Resource Management Kenexa Corporation received the Employer of the Year Award from the Society of Human Resource Management’s Nebraska State Council. The award recognizes Kenexa as a great place to work, in particular for its focus on employee engagement, company-wide community service, employee […]