Recruiting
2017 Talent Acquisition Sentiment Study
There are a lot of moving parts in the world of talent acquisition. Our research at Lighthouse has shown us that many leaders know what they need to focus on, but they have trouble making it a priority. With that in mind, we’re asking you to complete the one-question survey below to help us understand…
Read MoreThe Gig Economy Impact on Talent Decisions
I was somewhat nervous. See, a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to deliver my first ever Ignite-style presentation. In short, you get five minutes to explore a topic. The kicker? Your 20 slides auto-advance every 15 seconds, leaving you without any control. In the end the session went very well–one in the…
Read MoreHiring In the Age of Disruption: Key Trends Business Leaders Need to Know
Following is a guest post developed for the team at KellyOCG around some of the key disruptive trends I’m following. Hope you enjoy! There is more fluctuation and innovation in the way that talent is delivered today than at any time in the past, and talent leaders need to understand some of the key trends…
Read MoreFractured, Fragmented, and Fragile: Building Your Technology Stack
An interesting conversation with a friend working in a key HR role for a 20,000-plus employee firm recently has had me thinking a lot about the technology we have in place. The company’s HR team spent some time at the HR Technology conference last week looking for new solutions to solve some of its most…
Read MoreTrending: Vendors Drinking Their Own Champagne
I’ve talked to several technology companies in the last few weeks that are drinking their own champagne, and it’s one of the most interesting “meta” conversations I’ve had of late. To back up a bit, I have always wondered if these firms used their own technology and services to manage internal processes. After all, that would…
Read MoreDisruption–The Biggest Concern for CHROs and Talent Leaders
CHROs, like other CxOs, recognize that the barriers between previously separate industries are collapsing, as companies in one sector apply their expertise to others. For example, electric carmaker Tesla is entering the power sector with a new line of zero-carbon batteries for homes, businesses and utilities. That quote from a report by the IBM Institute…
Read MoreHow to Use Recruiting Funnel Metrics for Talent Forecasting
You’ve heard me talk about some of the trends in recruiting measurement recently, and today we’re going to continue the conversation. However, I’m going to target some specific metrics companies can use to evaluate their recruiting funnel and talent forecasting efforts. While these involve simple math, they offer valuable insight into your recruiting process and how it…
Read MoreRecruiting Effectiveness: Quality vs Quality of Candidates
While interviewing a talent acquisition leader for an upcoming podcast, I realized that part of our conversation was a direct tie-in to other discussions I have had in the past week that focused on the importance of candidate quality over quantity. It made me wonder just how often we focus on getting tons of candidates…
Read MoreUsing Source of Hire Data to Validate Talent Acquisition Efforts
What if you had a way to not only see what sources your candidates were coming from, but which ones delivered you the best people that you ended up hiring? This isn’t just possible–it should be a regular activity you perform as an HR/recruiting leader so that you can validate your hiring efforts and expenditures.…
Read More3 Trends Impacting Talent Acquisition Measurement
Note: I have an upcoming report detailing these issues in more detail and would love to send it to you. Just sign up here to receive your own copy of the research report The Modern Measures of Success in Talent Acquisition. Thanks! Today, more is demanded of the talent acquisition function than ever before. It…
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