Don’t Just Gloss Over the End of the Year: Pause and Celebrate Accomplishments
Thanksgiving was just last week, but my head is already well into 2015. I’ve all but checked the box on 2014 and there is still a month left to go. Its a bit of my personality — I reach a milestone, check it off my list and then I’m on to the next one. Its […]
The Power of Professional Lineage Mentoring
Berkshire Hathaway’s recent purchase of Duracell reminded me of when Warren Buffett said, “When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever.” The Power of Professional Lineage Mentoring At 84, chances are Mr. Buffett will never know if Duracell ultimately meets his full expectations. But, his general approach […]
Isn’t Hiring Easy: We’re Recruiters Not Miracle Workers
That’s the question I get asked a lot these days. Mostly from non-recruiting and non-HR types who are frustrated with their companies current hiring practices. “Recruiting and hiring isn’t tough,” they say. “It’s difficult because you guys (meaning recruiters) are making it that way.” U.S. Job Economy Impacts Recruiters Time to Hire U.S. based companies are […]