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Stoned Raiders: A Blunt Look at Randstad’s Monster Hit.

Posted on August 16, 2016 1 Comment

If you think Randstad bought Monster for its technology, think again. Here are some blunt thoughts on what it means for recruiting.

Rage Against the Machine: A Recruiting Rant.

Posted on August 10, 2016 2 Comments

I’m currently reading a dense David McCullough book (an oldie but a goodie), The Path Between The Seas, which won a Pulitzer back in the 70s and is a compelling read for anyone with a sadomasochistic interest in the intersection of American imperialism and global capitalism, intermixed with minute details on things like maritime engineering, […]

Can It Be All So Simple: If You Want the Right Tech Talent, Buy The Right Tech.

Posted on August 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

We all know that salary is the single most important factor in determining whether or not a candidate will pursue a role and accept an offer. So if you’re paying under market, or your total comp package just isn’t competitive, than isn’t a damn thing in the world that a recruiter or candidate can do, […]

Why Microsoft Bought LinkedIn.

Posted on July 19, 2016 9 Comments

While I’m generally pretty good at reading the M&A market in the HR Technology space, I admit that the announcement that venerable tech titan Microsoft was acquiring LinkedIn took me, like many in the industry, by complete surprise. It is not an obvious fit, by any means, other than the fact that both are basically […]