Hire People, Not Just Skills.

“Study humans, not best practices.” My friend and colleague, Jason Lauritsen said this at a recent conference. I wanted to stand up and cheer. I love it because it’s short and sweet, and extremely powerful. I want to put it on a rubber wristband for every Recruiter, Hiring Manager, hell, every company – so I […]
 

HRExaminer Radio: Episode #17: Johanna Rothman

Topics: HRExaminer Radio, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Johanna Rothman is the person to call about project management or hiring technical people. Listen to Episode 17 aired May 3rd on HRExaminer Radio.

HRExaminer v4.17

There is increasing frustration with Gamification projects that have petered out after the initial hype. Siddhesh Bhobe, CEO for HR Gamificaiton company eMee, highlights 12 pitfalls you can avoid in your Gamification program.

 

12 Ways To Make Your Gamification Project Fail

Topics: Big Data, Gamification, HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, by Siddhesh Bhobe
A closer look at the failures will reveal some simple ground rules which can ensure the success of your gamification initiative. Here are the top 10 pitfalls to be aware of (and a couple of bonus items), and avoid, in your quest for successful gamification.
 

Proactive Recruiting

Topics: Big Data, HRExaminer, HRExaminer Radio, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Our guests talk about the development of judgment. They talk about the challenge of understanding what a candidate says. They know about the difference between fit in one company and another. They live and breathe culture and its development.
 

HRExaminer Radio: Episode #16: William Uranga

Topics: HRExaminer Radio, John Sumser, by John Sumser
  HRExaminer Radio Episode: 16 Date: Apr 30, 2013 Guest: William Uranga   William Uranga is the Director of Talent Acquisition at TiVo, Inc.. William loves to explore and deploy new technology that makes business sense for and magnifies the best of his company’s culture. William Uranga has most recently been the Director of Recruiting […]

Job Ads and Missed Connections

The vast majority of employers still have no idea that tiny changes in candidate behavior have suddenly rendered their entire recruiting strategy obsolete. There was no memo, no call to action—the revolution sounds like a whisper.
 

What Schools Should Teach and Why

Topics: Big Data, Futures, Gamification, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing
To say that there is no need for a basic understanding of mathematics and science because we don’t use them everyday is like saying there is no need to run or lift weights because we don’t use our muscles like that every day. Knowledge provides context and opportunity.
 

HRExaminer v4.16

Feature: What if mobile devices are just the eight track tapes of our times? In technology, the next thing resembles the last thing until it simply doesn’t any more. Read more in John Sumser’s feature article 8 Track Tapes. From the HRExaminer Editorial Advisory Board: Dr. Todd Dewett implores Show Your Ink: You Have to […]
 

Five Links: Future of Mobile

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
Five Links: Mobile Recruiting Futures There’s every reason to ask whether or not mobile recruiting will amount to more than a hill of beans. The evangelistas all point to the boat that everyone is about to miss. Meanwhile, people are building mobile tools that respond to the promise of native traffic. This particular view (that […]