20 times a day. That’s how often Snapchat users age 25 and under are checking the app. Safe to say, “snaps” and “stories” have become a big part of people's lives. This is especially true for younger “digital natives,” or Generation Z — the post-millennials generation just now entering the workforce. According to a study, 81% use Snapchat every month, and 39%...
In a recent post, I made the contention that too many companies design their hiring processes around the needs of active candidates who have the skills and experiences listed on the job description. Since fewer than one in 150 candidates who apply actually have these skills, this seems like a lot of work for hoping a qualified person applies. I suggest a totally...
Recently, there’s been talk about robots replacing recruiters in the not so distant future. “People not in recruiting think recruiters are just going to go away,” says Brendan Browne, LinkedIn’s VP of Global Talent Acquisition. But, according to him that’s not going to happen. Why? Because recruiters have one particular tool that can make all the difference. And...
In a recent post, I provided an overview of the How Hiring Process Impacts Performance matrix shown below. It demonstrates the concept...
Pat Wadors, LinkedIn’s CHRO, remembers when she was first recruited by Brendan Browne, LinkedIn’s Head of Recruiting. What she...
With the NBA playoffs underway, the juggernaut Golden State Warriors are among the favorites to win it all once again. After winning...