2011 SHRM Conference In Las Vegas

June 2nd, 2011 by Tim Giehll

What do Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Michael J. Fox, and Tim Giehll have in common?

They’ll all be at the 2011 SHRM Conference and Exposition on June 26-29 in Las Vegas. If you’re hesitant to go because of the price, read on. There’s a way to get free passes to the Exposition through Bond Talent.

This conference is, in my mind, more important than ever. It seems as if the May unemployment and economic numbers aren’t going to be good, so (as I’ve said in another blog post) well-trained, well-informed staffers, recruiters, and other human resource professionals are vital links between jobs and those who need them.

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Do you know a Shrew that needs Taming?

May 31st, 2011 by Tim Giehll

A while ago, I mentioned to you about how I have a daughter who studies philosophy and literature in college. We’ve discussed multiple different ways her world of arts and my world of business coincide and have even produced a blog from one of those very discussions. Today is another addition to those that I have already shared with you. This day is a day we take some advice from the greatest playwright of our time and apply it to the business world, because what Shakespeare taught us about love and war, he can also teach us about business. Today’s topic: The Taming of the Shrew.

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Are You A Crappy Boss ??

May 17th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

You use your connections, recruiting software, and interview skills to land the perfect candidate. Then, a year or two later, he or she leaves, following another great opportunity. It’s a recurring nightmare (and occasional reality) for recruiting and staffing professionals everywhere.

What can be done about it? The short answer: pay attention to all top performers. The long answer involves five ways of encouraging that helps to keep great employees sticking around:

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HR Professionals Need To Write More

May 16th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

We all have moments when we have trouble articulating what we want to say, or putting down the exact words that we want to write. This can be a big problem if it persists and keeps you from moving forward. Many people have their own techniques, habits, and solutions for when the elusive block comes – whether this is a writing block, a thinking block, or a general block of creativity doesn’t matter – because in the end, it all keeps things from getting done. Here are a few suggestions for what you can do when your brain just isn’t agreeing with your goals:

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Human Capital Supply Chain Speaking and Event Schedule – June 2011

May 9th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

Recruiting Software and Human Capital Management are the topics, and I’m the speaker, at least in a few cases below. I’d love to meet you at one of my upcoming presentations at the events listed below or feel free to stop by the Bond Talent Booth and say hello to our team. Follow the links for more information.

June 14, 2011 – 1 – 2:30pm ET, CFO Magazine’s Core Concerns Conference, Chicago, IL. Learn about (what else?) Human Capital Supply Chains – what they are, how to manage them, and why they are vital for the long-term health of companies in all economic conditions.

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Do Pre-employment Personality Tests Work?

May 5th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

I recently stopped thinking about recruiting software long enough to Google “pre-employment personality test.” The top result was “How to Pass a Pre-employment Personality Test” at eHow.com.

Which made me wonder if pre-employment personality tests actually do any good.

I’ve never been a big fan of such tests. Tests that measure actual skills that will be used on the job make sense, but “personality” is a vague term – which means it’s hard to test for – and it’s simply a fact that different personality types can thrive in the same job. At the risk of trading on stereotypes, I’ve met highly successful accountants with exuberant personalities and CEO’s of successful companies who were quiet and shy.

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Does Your Company Career Site Suck ?

May 4th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

As someone who knows a thing or two about recruiting software, I assumed that information on building a company “Search for Careers” webpage would be easy to find. They are, after all, pretty common, especially in the websites of medium- to large-sized companies.

I was wrong. Or, perhaps, all of my normal internet search tools weren’t what was needed for this topic. (If you have suggestions, please post a comment below!)

In any case, I’ve heard a lot of complaints about these pages from job seekers, and I’ve learned that some very well-qualified candidates simply walk away from jobs if the online application process is too cumbersome. A recruiter’s nightmare!

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Shakespeare Returns to HR

April 28th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

Today is another addition to those “literary posts” that I have already shared with you. This day is a day we take some additional advice from the greatest playwright of our time and apply it to the business world and your recruiting department, because what Shakespeare taught us about love and war, he can also teach us about business. These lessons are most applicable to your Internal Recruiting Staff. Today’s topic: Othello.

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Minimum and Maximum Wages For All

April 25th, 2011 by Tim Giehll

Users of recruiting software know that salary details are the stickiest part of any hiring process. But it’s important to consider salaries with some perspective.

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on the minimum wage, reminding readers that a minimum wage employee that works full time will only earn around $17,300 per year. Not nearly a Living Wage.

A few readers responded with some interesting – and perhaps troubling – statistics:

CEO Compensation Compared to Average Production Worker

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