Five Scenarios 2: Trends
Precise forecasts are always wrong. The old line, often attributed to Eisenhower, is “The plan is nothing, the plan is everything.” That means that the plan will always fail in the field. But, the planning process is the only way to come close to guaranteeing preparedness.
How to Handle Silence, the Worst Kind of Feedback
Last week I shared the problem of Alex, a marketing consultant who was left in the dark when Sam, a prospective client, didn't call him back. My suggestion to Alex was to reach out to Sam once and then let it go . In that situation Alex and Sam didn't know each other well (they had met once). Everyone knows in a sales situation that there's a strong chance he may not hear back from a prospect
Dissatisfied Workers + Recovery = Workforce Planning
Earlier this month The Conference Board released the results of one of its periodic surveys saying less than half of American workers are happy at their job. Out of 2,900 respondents to the survey, only 45 percent reported being satisfied with their job.
You Can Still Call Her Jenny, But Watch Out If She Sets Her Sights On Madam President
If Jenny DeVaughn hadn’t fallen in love with recruiting a decade ago, we might be calling her Madam President.
2010 Talent Acquisition Trends Webinar: Q&A on Recommended Action Steps
by Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett On January 13, 2010, nearly 800 ere.net community members converged online to participate in a webinar (embedded at the bottom of this article) discussing the trends Dr. Sullivan predicted will impact the talent acquisition profession in 2010. Over the course of that webinar a number of questions were raised, each of which is addressed here
Recruitment Leaders at White House Modernization Forum
Three leaders in the U.S. recruitment industry are at the White House today, participating with about 50 CEOs and business and technology leaders in the Forum on Modernizing Government
Talent Acquisition in 2010: A Look at Emerging Trends
Dr. John Sullivan and Master Burnett joined us for a webinar this week to take a look at the trends shaping 2010 and what they mean for the recruiting industry. Watch it here!
Does Our Own Mindset Cause the Talent Shortage?
Even in this recession, everyone I speak with is moaning about not being able to find the quality candidates they think they need.
