The Monster 5 For Friday – Works Edition (Volume 2)

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Monster 5 for Friday, our weekly spotlight of the 5 articles we consider “must-reads” for recruiting and talent professionals.  We understand hiring’s hard work; staying informed about the stories and trends shaping our industry shouldn’t be.

You probably know all about the NBA Finals battle between the Lakers and the Celtics (a rivalry as heated as HR vs. recruiting) , the buildup to today’s World Cup kickoff (proving  the world’s as flat as a football pitch…er, soccer field) and Tuesday’s encouraging BLS report that job openings reached their highest level in 16 months, stories which dominated the mainstream press.

Here are the top 5 stories from the world of work you might have missed:

5) Variability is the Essence of Human Resources Writing on HRExaminer, Paul Hebert reconciles HR’s need for control with today’s rapidly changing business environment.

4)  Why We (Shouldn’t) Hate HR To transform the HR organization into a true business partner, argues Fast Company’s Bill Taylor, companies and CEOs must first transform the way they think about the people side of their business.

3) Will Rejected Candidates Defend Your Employment Brand? Omowale Cassale shows that the candidates you don’t select are just as important to an employment brand as your new hires and offers actionable advice for recruiters and employers on improving the candidate experience.

2) Your Elevator Pitch Sharlyn Lauby dispenses great advice on creating and refining a breakthrough elevator pitch and why they’re not just for job seekers, but a critical business competency for all HR and talent management professionals.

1) Potentially Catastrophic Workplace Experiments Steve Boese, writing on Fistful of Talent, applies the scientific method to help solve some of today’s’ biggest workforce challenges (and why HR shouldn’t be afraid to shake things up).

For more good stuff, check out the Monster 5 for Friday: Careers  Edition for this week’s top articles from the world of job search and career development.

Which of these was your favorite?  What did we miss?  Let us know!

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