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Before beginning my journey at Sounding Board, I spent over 25 years building leadership capabilities in Fortune 500 CEOs and other key executive positions. As a result, I’ve seen first-hand… Read more

As technology continues to advance, it’s no surprise that video has become a more prevalent part of the recruitment process. Video technology is changing the way companies attract, screen, and… Read more

Internal hiring can be a good way to gain new skills without having to spend time and cost on looking for candidates externally. From limiting attrition to supporting your staff’s… Read more

As businesses of all sizes continue to keep their eyes on a looming recession, the lasting impacts of the Great Resignation, and the aftermath of COVID’s forced workplace transformation, it… Read more

When it comes to software developers, GitHub is the holy grail of geeks. Everyone who’s anyone is on this platform, and a site you probably frequent if you’re hiring a… Read more

Even as the economy shifts and layoffs hit the news, hiring is still a challenge. To fill open positions, companies are starting to more closely evaluate how they review applicants… Read more

The most essential element of any effective hiring process is its ability to accurately predict how well candidates will perform in certain roles. As recruiters become increasingly focused on measurable… Read more

Three years later, we’re still facing unprecedented moves in the job market.  From the “Great Resignation” of 2021 to “Quiet Quitting” in 2022, we now arrive at the “Great Breakup” of 2023. According to… Read more

As a recruiter, negotiating with a candidate can be an uphill task. Many come to the meeting with expectations often at odds with what the companies offer. So, your offers,… Read more

Bias can be a seemingly unavoidable issue in the hiring process. Even with new technologies, unconcious biases can sneak in, whether that be intentional or not. Still, it’s so important… Read more

Like other parts of a business, HR teams are under pressure to adapt to rapidly evolving enterprise climates. Most businesses hired extensively in 2022, with 53% of companies attempting to fill… Read more

The HR technology conference Transform, formerly HR Transform, will take place March 27-29 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. As they said, this event is not “just another HR conference,”… Read more

You may be surprised to learn that the very first International Women’s Day (IWD) gathering took place in 1911 and saw the support of more than a million people. In… Read more

International Women’s Day is an important moment to reflect not only on the women who helped shape our leadership perspective but also on the personal journeys which made us the… Read more

Statistically speaking, one in three US citizens has a criminal record. This rather large percentage of the US population finds it challenging to find gainful employment, yet the US and… Read more