Recruiting and what makes a good recruiter. A subject close to my heart; it’s one I’ve thought about a lot. There’s been much written on the subject, everything from sales strategies, playing the numbers game and the inevitable “why I love recruiting” blogs, essays and contests. In my mind, what’s  more important to my clients and candidates alike is ‘what makes an effective recruiter’? In a business measured by placements, billings & job orders, it’s easy to overlook some of the finer points of what truly makes a good recruiter great. One of the first things I remember my icon and mentor, Richie Harris telling me, was that ‘This is a people business and people are unpredictable.” This was over twenty-five … Read More »

As our economy heats back up (albeit slowly), the competition for talent naturally follows suit. Employees at all levels are starting to consider their options. Realizing they potentially and finally have some choices, they’re reviewing their status. After years of working in a lean work environment, making do with less and working longer hours, some sectors are expanding their payrolls and workers are recognizing that maybe the devil they know isn’t necessarily better (or safer) than the one they don’t. Along with the re-emergence of talent competition, comes the sometimes murky arena of compensation. In many sectors base pay has been stagnant and often rolled backward. Bonuses were reduced or suspended and equity became even more regulated and harder to realize than a lottery ticket. … Read More »