It’s hard enough to be unemployed without the added obstacle of discrimination based on, ironically, being unemployed. Companies that exclude the unemployed from hiring consideration are missing important realities about talent and how to find the best matches for their organizations. Monster addressed this issue some months ago, but we think it is worth raising again in light of the recent increase in media and advocacy group attention on the issue.
August 15, 2011
There they are again…those clichéd words in ALL their glory. Yep, it’s almost a guarantee…centered somewhere underneath work experience on 80% of the 10,000 resumes you receive per job posting is the heading “Leadership Activities.” And on the other side of the resume is someone trying to convince you their fancy title in some student organization, their contributions to their work, or their efforts in a professional association is, by dictionary terms, the definition of “leadership.” And some of them use impressive words and action-oriented statements to convince you to give them a chance by dedicating even more of your time in an interview.
April 20, 2011
In nearly every conversation I have with Recruiters the topic of the perfect candidate will always arise. It’s natural. We’re constantly pining for that perfect hire, sitting out there somewhere among the masses, waiting to be plucked from the ranks to lift the mantle of our corporate brand. This is the Holy Grail of candidates and they have a name. We call them the “passive seeker.”
December 20, 2010
There’s a pretty good chance that if you’ve read an HR or recruiting blog, you’ve read something by Lance Haun. A prolific (and profound) writer, his byline’s nearly as ubiquitous on talent management blogs as the terms “thought leadership” or “influence.” Beyond the buzzwords, by any definition, it’s clear that Lance epitomizes both concepts, his name on a very short list of our industry’s most influential thinkers and writers. That’s why when we saw Lance’s latest project, we wanted to get a little more insight on what it takes to be an “HR Star” from someone who’s been there before.
July 30, 2010
This week, the traditional press and the HR trades looked strikingly similar. After all, the headlines were filled with news involving promotions (Tanil Cantil-Sakauye’s nomination as the California Supreme Court Chief Justice), transfers (Tony Hayward, Chris Paul) and workforce integration (the upcoming nuptials of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezinsky).
While these stories dominated the mainstream press, this week’s Monster 5 for Friday showed that HR doesn’t need to make national news to make us pay attention to the business of people; insightful writing and thought provoking content do just as well.
July 23, 2010
This week served as a reminder that sometimes, top performers can prove more of a liability than an asset (Lindsey Lohan, Mel Gibson, Mike Garrett), but as Leonardo DiCaprio showed at the box office and A-Rod demonstrated at the ticket office, “A” players still have a huge impact on the bottom line.
While these stories dominated the mainstream press, this week’s Monster 5 For Friday also demonstrated the ROI of successful talent management; here are the top 5 stories from the world of work you might have missed.
July 16, 2010
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. This week, the news reminded us that even in the summer heat, droughts were made to be broken: Spain finally won a World Cup, the NL finally won an All-Star Game, and Leonardo DiCaprio finally won the summer box office. While these stories dominated the mainstream press, here are the top 5 stories from the world of work you might have missed for the week of 7.10-7.16.
June 25, 2010
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.
June 18, 2010
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.
August 31, 2011
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