talent acquisition

Harnessing the Force: Surprising Star Wars™ Lessons for Effective Recruitment and Retention

Every year on May 4th, fans of the Star Wars franchise come together to celebrate the beloved space saga with the catchphrase, “May the 4th be with you.” While Star Wars has long captured our imaginations with its epic battles, memorable characters, and inspiring storylines, the series offers valuable insights into hiring and talent management.

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Job Market Optimism

Generation Y speaks up After I wrote the Hiring – Are We There Yet? blog, I saw this interesting view on the US job market worth sharing: Penelope Trunk is a frequent workplace commentator on CNN, 20/20, and FOX News. With business school applications declining and the impending mass retirement of Baby Boomers, Penelope has

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Hiring – Are We There Yet?

All good signs in these very strange hiring times. Ever since the last unemployment figures were announced I have been meaning to take a look at the total employment trends for this year.  My reasoning is twofold. First, at People Science, we have seen a marked increase in hiring interest and actual new hire requisitions.

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How the New Economy Is Changing Your Talent Pool

What I learned last week from 40 other HR leaders I attended the CLO Forum last week in Scottsdale. In addition to the staying in one of the more spectacular resorts in the country, it was a great opportunity for me to discover first hand from more than 40 talent acquisition and learning professionals  their

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