News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Your careers site isn’t just a job board, it’s the front door to your employer brand. It’s where first impressions are made, expectations are set, and talent decisions begin. But according to a new industry report from Happydance, careers sites are riddled with hidden friction points that cost organizations more than they realize—sometimes to the […]
Every second counts in the hiring process. Yet, according to The Inside Track 2025 report from Happydance, too many employers are still losing candidates before the first click is complete. The report—based on analysis of 160+ career websites across industries—reveals a sobering truth: the speed, accessibility, and overall performance of your careers site could be […]
Recruitment in the Age of AI The recruitment landscape is shifting faster than at any point in history. Business models that once held steady for decades can now become obsolete in just a few years. For HR and Talent leaders, this pace of change raises urgent questions: How do we adapt to the rise of […]
The Storytelling Superpower What makes a leader stand out—not just for their skills, but for the lasting impression they leave on people? According to Bobby Umar, one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 leadership speakers worldwide, it comes down to one thing: the courage to tell authentic stories. When leaders share stories that reveal vulnerability, they […]
Ever considered a career in scaffolding? Most haven’t, but Paul Napper is on a mission to change that perception. As the Head of Training and Education at NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation), Paul joins me in HRchat episode 836 to share how this overlooked industry offers diverse career pathways and impressive earning potential. “There […]
In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Syntax, a global managed cloud provider for mission-critical enterprise applications. With a 25+ year career spanning retail, entertainment, and tech—including senior roles at Reitman’s, HBC, Cineplex, and Disney—Dessalen brings a wealth of experience to […]
How Employee Networks Drive More Hires In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization’s secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins me on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting […]
In HRchat episode 802, assessment expert Dr. Deborah Kerr dives into why the science of hiring remains “broken” despite decades of research and how validated assessment tools can transform results. Dr. Kerr and I discuss the startling statistics: managers get hiring decisions wrong approximately 80% of the time, according to Gallup research, with human cognitive […]
Upskilling for the Future As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the conversation around workforce sustainability is increasingly focused on upskilling. In episode 797 of HRchat, Tan Moorthy, the new CEO of Revature, shared key insights with me on why organizations must embrace continuous learning to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. With extensive expertise […]
Author: Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions A recent survey by Centre for Ageing Better, as part of its Age Without Limits campaign, revealed a quarter (24 percent) of the 2,057 people polled felt hiring workers over 50 was not a smart business decision, citing concerns that older employees were slower and less adaptable. This […]