November 2023

Winning the War for Talent

By |2023-05-08T14:40:32-04:00November 13, 2023|Companies, Writing an Offer Letter, Recruiters, Winning the War for Talent, TalentSphere|

The war for talent may not be back in full swing, but it is warming up significantly. The challenge now for hiring managers is to make a conscious effort to evaluate and improve their recruiting platform and attraction strategy.

 

Track Effectiveness of Current Methods

Of the hires made in the past two years, what was the originating source of each of those hires? Include hires no longer with the organization if possible. Once that data has been compiled, do not make a […]

September 2023

The Stress Test

By |2023-05-08T13:50:37-04:00September 25, 2023|Companies, Recruiters, The Stress Test, Candidates|

Countless articles, including several TalentSphere Updates, have addressed one of the most important tasks given to senior leadership within any organization: the ability to identify the next generation of future leaders within the firm. We look for passionate individuals who wake up each day craving success, but who can channel that passion into actions and results. We seek out creative thinkers who are intensely curious, identifying those who naturally crave answers and alternative ways of approaching problems. The trait of […]

July 2023

A Perpetual Prime of Life

By |2023-05-05T13:21:16-04:00July 31, 2023|Companies, Training, Recruiters, A Perpetual Prime of Life, Candidates|

As recruiters, there is a powerful question we ask candidates which typically elicits immediate pause, reflection, and authenticity in the answer. It is a question that catches most off guard, creates a feeling of nostalgia, and sometimes even prompts a smile.

“At what point in your career did you feel most fulfilled? When did you feel you were truly in your prime, or at your best?”

Unfortunately, more common than not, the answer is a story […]

Loss Aversion

By |2023-02-22T14:54:24-04:00July 24, 2023|Recruiters, Loss Aversion|

Imagine this scenario: a colleague offers to flip a coin and give you $20 if it lands on heads. If it lands on tails, you give him $20. Stop and ponder; would you accept that bet? For most of us, the answer is no. Behavioral science experts Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman performed an experiment which resulted in a clear example of human bias towards losses. The experiment involved asking people if they would accept a bet based on the […]

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