If you’re like me, frustrations come up all the time. If I’m lucky, it’s weekly, rather than daily (or hourly). It’s how we deal with...

All of us have strengths, things we know we do well. I think I'm a pretty good problem solver, and at times that can be a problem (have...

Have you added someone to the team who enhances the culture of the organization? Have you told them? Are you investing in the development...

Attraction is about so much more than just hunting down the "purple squirrel." In the recruiting industry, so much focus is on how to...

Recently I posted about the need to intentionally pursue diversity. Most of us likely agree. But we have to address the obstacle, or...

When looking at global project deployment trends towards the end of last year, there were no surprises around continuing themes like AI...

Using the latest technology to search for passive candidates will invoke the action to research your brand once a candidate is...

While I was participating in an event this weekend for a fallen Marine, our leader and a former veteran reminded us when this challenge...

Ever thought someone was "old school" or ever heard the words "out of the mouth of babes?" I would bet you encounter generational bias...

Gaining clear and actionable insights from our clients, both internal and external, is vital to being relevant. I spent the majority of...

Having a child with Autism makes this very real for me. As we think about the future and determine what "job" he may have it becomes...

This article reminds us that employee loyalty continues to decline, especially with the surge of millennial hires. BUT we can do our part...

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at many companies including TrueBlue. The focus is usually on diversity, and that is very easy to...

I’ve been thinking about accountability lately. According to an article by Mark Nevins and John Hillen, accountability is ensuring that...

Agile product road maps are different than the traditional "waterfall" road maps.

Waterfall road maps have major milestones called out and...

I heard a stat once that we decide if we like someone within 30 seconds of meeting them. Call it instinct, gut reaction, or just plain...

Today, we live in an age where everything from car manufacturing to supermarket checkouts is becoming increasingly automated. What this...

As much as we talk about servant leadership, in some circles the old school dictatorial style of leadership is still the norm.

Servant...

The title of this Washington Post article may be a little "click-baity," but there is an important message inside for anyone in the world...

As the trend towards automation gains momentum, governments across the world are beginning to tackle the question of how we ensure...

When we begin to craft our EVP, we need to ensure we are drawing attention to the great culture we have. Rather than pretending to be...

Culture: showcase how you are as company behind the scenes and showcase the spiff’s of why someone would want to work there

Video: create...

How many times have you asked if there are questions, perhaps secretly hoping there would be none or suspecting that you'd be listening...

People often ask what are the key ingredients of a successful Employer Value Proposition (EVP). I would say there are four factors to...

A great interview with a lead in the field of user experience design. Why is this so important?

You need someone to always be thinking...

While we think of the candidate experience largely from the search to apply to even first screen, we must also think about the impact of...

One of the least obvious channels for advice, counsel, and perspective is our peers. Think about it: who do you spend the most time...

How many times have you heard it, communication is key, listening is a skill, it’s not what you say rather how you say it? All of these...

It’s likely, if you measure engagement, that you have seen the numbers go up and down. Sometimes it’s tied to an internal policy change,...

One of my favorite and most influential books I've ever read was first published over 80 years ago. Most people have heard of it, even if...

Love this article. The faster an organization scans the market landscape, orients, decides, and then acts on what they learned, the...

Although there is always room for improvement, I'm incredibly proud of the culture we have established at PeopleScout.

The people make...

Location is critical for people. Just ask anyone the price of sitting in hour(s) of traffic!

Considering remote or flexible locations is...

Vulnerability: it is not a bad word. Yet, individuals try to hide their vulnerabilities at all costs. A vulnerable leader is comfortable...

If we are honest, we all approach life with preconceptions and biases. When we don’t allow others to break us out of our boxes we don’t...

90% of job seekers look for jobs on a mobile device. That means a few things.  

First, it means that those seeking jobs are doing so...

I love reading about strategic planning best practices, as well as pitfalls. I don't necessarily find joy in reading and learning about...

This article title, "What The Hell Is Project Management, Anyway?" made me chuckle - absolutely HAD to read on, as I admittedly get this...

My philosophy for strong client relationships is to do what you say you are going to do, be assertive when you know what is in your...

This really hit home. I just sent my team a note that I would be on vacation for a week, but that they could reach me on my mobile if...

Great article addressing the quandary on the minds of top organizations around the world today: how to stay up-to-speed in terms of AI...

Times have changed and information is readily available. If I want to buy a new laptop, I'll look at multiple reviews, ask friends for...

With candidates spending less and less time reviewing job descriptions, perhaps recruiting and hiring teams need to ask ourselves if we...

I have been hearing a lot of strong opinions from our clients about the need for a Chatbot tool, and I think the appetite has been...

There are times when the HR function is given a hard time on where it sits in the C suite hierarchy and how advanced it is in the...

I like how this article reminds us that customer experience is multi-channel. We are of course in personal contact with our customers,...

This article reminds us of the 4 most important employee concepts to take into consideration when building an exceptional organization...

Love how the world of solution design is evolving to a new level, from strictly process driven, to a very humanistic approach.

Inclusion...

Fascinating article on how AI is being applied to the world today, and evolving across so many uses at breakneck speed.

But perhaps most...

Who doesn't want more when in comes to Thrones?? And putting it into practice at work...even better.

Alongside entertainment value,...

Working with cross functional and global teams on a daily basis, there is the random lunch topic of email subject lines and signatures....

Investment-

This speaks to the importance of getting to know your employees on a personal level to help build trust. If you do not take...

As the candidate landscape is ever evolving so is the methodology needed/available to communicate with candidates. 

It is easy to be...

I feel that everything that this article speaks to what we, PeopleScout leadership, believes- data drives results. 

My key takeaway...

Love that the corporate brand has been ditched and Millennials and Gen Z want upbeat professionalism that their personality comes across...

How many times have you asked if there are questions, perhaps secretly hoping there would be none or suspecting that you'd be listening...

UX - it's an acronym being shouted from so many places these days, but why do we need to listen? In the end, it's all about making sure...

In the U.S., there were an estimated 1 million more jobs open than unemployed workers. The low unemployment rates in China, Japan, the...

In today's environment the issue of pre-employment drug testing for marijuana is coming into question more frequently. On one hand, there...

From sports to retail and beyond, it seems that every industry is using data analytics to glean key insights into their organization,...

There is a lot written about what millennials want out of a workplace, and a lot of it ultimately comes down to being able to fulfill...

We've all probably dealt with a bad boss. Someone who was capricious, malicious, disengaged, unqualified or just mean. One way out is to...

When you think about Operational Excellence, you can boil it down to the guiding principles around our commitment to our clients,...

We cannot undervalue the role of AI sourcing, talent communities, digital interviewing, chatbots, etc. Those who ignore the benefits of...

Although certain levels of attrition are regarded as healthy for an organisation to feed innovation and fresh thinking, conversely high...

The fear of being displaced by a robot is real. As automation replaces repetitive manufacturing processes, the opportunities to repair...

New tech is enabling frequent, low-friction, customized digital interactions. This article effectively frames out 4 connected strategies...

A key tenant of high-functioning delivery and operations is empowered teams. I often find myself wondering why my teams do not feel...

So much is written and talked about with AI these days. Certainly, in working closely with Affinix, I consider issues around AI and I...

Everyone understands the role Recruiters play in ensuring a great candidate experience, but they are only one piece of the puzzle.

1....

In my youth, Carlsberg was an aspirational brand - 'probably the best beer in the world'; an iconic lager which traded on its Danish...

Over the past several years, I've noted that many of my team members have asked me how to more effectively communicate with their...

I spent many years working for Walmart and living in Bentonville, Arkansas, so hearing Jim Sinegal, the co-founder of Costco, share what...

Thanks to technology, the speed of product and business cycles is ever increasing. Software development practitioners have adopted agile...

You are missing your next great hire if your company is in Chicago and the perfect match resides in Chicago. Of course that doesn’t...

Employer branding is widely recognised as providing competitive advantage for employers looking to differentiate themselves in as...

How we treat people is always critical, but how a process or technology is structured can decide for us how someone feels they are being...

In today's work environment, we find ourselves with too much time spent at a desk or in airplanes and cars, as well as as the hours a day...

Development teams have rallied around the Scrum process for many years now. Teams self-organise around a common set of goals to achieve...

Imagine searching weeks, or even months, to find the perfect fit for the open position on your team. You’ve invested time and resources...

In any business, stakeholder mapping is essential to success. On the flip side, a lack of importance placed on stakeholder mapping is...

How many times have you been asked to create goals that were SMART? The foundation of SMART goals is rooted in achievable and realistic...

This article is heavily focused on these top areas – Comparing TA to HR, the importance of key follow up with strong candidates, referral...

Everyone feels pressure and stress at work at some point in time.  We talk about "work-life balance" a lot but that is usually in...

I am very lucky to be able to work from home. When I am not traveling I generally have the house to myself all day (although I do have a...

We already text and video interview our candidates. We already screen share with colleagues for collaboration from our PCs. But, with the...

Owning mistakes is such a hard thing for a lot of people. I think there is a perception that it damages your brand by admitting you make...

My mother has always been right, about everything. I look back and laugh, as I now see that my Mom gave me the answers to most of life’s...

One of the toughest challenges in technology recruiting isn't finding people - it's competing with the players in TA who are the best of...

Next time you think you don’t have time to figure out a new tool... STOP... invest the time in Smartsheet! Admittedly, I resisted....

'Change is a Constant' in both our personal and professional lives.  How often do we think about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) when...

Introducing a mobile apply process is great and really important.  However, you can’t stop with just the technology.  You need...

This article has some great insights into the importance of culture, the role culture plays in organizational success. One point in...

Have you ever been caught in making an assumption? I think that recognizing there is a problem is the first step to finding the wins. 

Every place I've worked, I've had a "work bestie" that makes my job exponentially more fun, which ultimately makes me more engaged....

While most companies have an employee referral program, not many take that program seriously enough.

It’s not about throwing a few dollars...

As a life-long type A extrovert, I haven’t always taken the time to appreciate the role that introverts play in my work life. It took...

One of the most common reasons that companies struggle with maintaining an effective EVP stems from that inability to evolve as quickly...

Cool read about how companies can use more machine learning to drive customer (read: candidate) experience. 

We can learn from the...

As more and more technology options become available to large and small companies alike, new expectations for candidate care and...

It’s no longer status quo- the recruiting tech industry is on a solid innovation track. The technological capabilities are fostering new...

This is a great thought which I don't think we always consider.  

It's important to make sure we're targeting the right candidates,...

According to Harvard analyst - Thales Teixeira - it’s NOT technology & start ups. Rather the room for disruption occurs when you...

I love this emphasis on the value of authentic relationships!  They pay huge dividends for Product Leaders.

With the volume...

It comes down to what you want to be known for. Right now, without a solid RPO partner to help navigate the technology that is changing...

In any interview each side is seeking to put their best foot forward.

The problem is that too easily our efforts can lead to lying or...

To achieve greatness you may have to achieve something you never imagined possible.

To be talked about and/or admired you have to...

In today's society, consumption of information and knowledge is at our fingertips. We can research a company in a few taps of the finger...

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the talent acquisition domain that can’t relate to this quote.

Speed, in all recruiting facets,...

We use AI every day of our lives. We ask Siri for directions. Or have Alexa play our favorite song. But we don’t think of those things as...

I know how important support is. It drives engagement, confidence and empowerment. Talking about the support I provide to a team member...

Working for PeopleScout means we are in the business of building relationships with customers grounded in trust and enabled by our...

I found this statistic shocking. Why aren’t more companies using the data they have to increase their quality of hire?

I can’t believe...

In Q1 of 2018, the specter of GDPR was scary.

No one really knew what to expect. How many inquiries will my organization receive? The...

When people ask me what the difference is between brand and employer brand, I see a huge opportunity to support and expand.

Working with...