When Random Texts Make For Good Blog Fodder

A blog fodder heaven

This weekend I watched my 13 year old niece (not pictured above) send about 75 text messages during an entire soccer game like it was going out of style.  I like to think that I’m pretty savvy with technology, particularly text messaging when I talk about mobile recruiting, mobile HR, and mobile jobs.  In the course of […]

Time Off Manager by IronFlow: HR Tech Review

HR Tech Review

Earlier this year I made an announcement about some changes happening here on the site.  One of those changes included a twice monthly review of a human resources and recruiting product or service under what I’m calling “HR Tech Review.”  I want to give industry practitioners insights into new technology and services that goes beyond […]

52% of US Companies Will Add Jobs in Next Year

Online Recruiting & Jobs Boards Most Effective 

Recruiting Strategy Key 2012 in War for Talent  All signs are pointing towards an improving economy and yesterday’s release of Talent Technology’s State of Recruiting for 2012 supports what many in the industry are seeing.  Business is happening.  Hiring and adding new staff is in the works with 52% of companies planning on adding jobs […]

Are you the Wizard of Oz? The man behind the curtain? Would you know?

Being a Visible and Transparent Leader

You wouldn’t think there would be a leadership lesson in The Wizard of Oz but watching it the other day I was reminded of a senior leader, at a previous company, that was rarely seen or heard from but his presence was felt everywhere.  His direct reports routinely used his name at will to bully […]

4 Candidate Centered Solutions For Your Broken Recruiting Strategy

Simple Solutions to Your Recruiting Strategy

 This blog post is sponsored by iCims who is a faithful supporter of Blogging4Jobs.  Check them out on Twitter at @iCims.  Simple Solutions to Your Recruiting Strategy   You see, when it comes to recruiting it is really very simple.  Your recruiting strategy is broken, and a quality candidate to fill your corporate requisition can’t […]

Don’t Lose Your Green Bananas

The Meaning Behind Green Bananas

A couple Friday’s ago I was told that my mom wouldn’t make it through the night.  She coded and quit breathing due to a severe asthma attack.  My husband and I rushed to the hospital making the 5 1/2 hour trip.  We sat on pins and needles waiting through the night. The next afternoon my […]