Why HR Will Become the New IT Post-Pandemic (and 3 Other HR Trends)

Why HR Will Become the New IT Post-Pandemic (and 3 Other HR Trends)

May 6th, 2021

Are we starting to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel? People are getting vaccinated, and companies are making plans for the post-pandemic workplace. One area in particular that will see unique…

When to Install Your First HR Hire as a Startup

When to Install Your First HR Hire as a Startup

October 19th, 2018

All startups need HR. You need a person or team to administer the human resources function of the business. You need someone to take care of payroll and benefits, and help you lay the groundwork…

4 HR Thought Leaders You MUST Follow

4 HR Thought Leaders You MUST Follow

April 9th, 2015

There has never been so much online content to choose from and only so many hours in a day. To help you cut through the noise, I’ve compiled a list of the top 4 HR leaders you should start following, my favourite posts, and how to follow them.

Should I Hire a Headhunter or Just Use HR?

Should I Hire a Headhunter or Just Use HR?

March 12th, 2015

Hiring managers have lots of options when it comes to finding top quality talent. You can leverage your personal network, employee referrals, social media (LinkedIn), online job boards, using HR, and of course… an excellent headhunter.
To help you decide, keep in mind that 2 things will never change:
1) The best candidates are not “looking” for a new career;
2) A poor hire is extremely costly to your organization.
… So you’ll need to invest some resources, whether they be time or money. Here are 3 points to consider when deciding, “should I hire a headhunter or just use HR?”

“We’re Going in Another Direction”: How to Turn Down a Candidate

“We’re Going in Another Direction”: How to Turn Down a Candidate

September 11th, 2014

As a headhunter, I often have A+ candidates who have gone all the way through the interview process with a client, only to have to turn them down toward the final stages – an often heartbreaking but necessary evil in the hiring process. My message to hiring managers and HR professionals is this: the way you go about letting someone down matters!

For anyone who has ever been turned down for an opportunity with a vague explanation like, “we’re going in another direction”, it can absolutely leave a sour taste in a candidate’s mouth, and jeopardize the opportunity to build a strong, ongoing relationship…