Posts by Alan Cutter
Can You Predict Grit? Getting to the Gritty Details in the Hiring Process
Last month, I joined Recruiter.com’s webinar series alongside three talented panelists in the job market space: Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com, Ben Zweig, CEO at Revelio Labs, and Drew Calin, Global Director of Sales at Multiplier. The webinar started as a discussion about finding talent outside local geographies, but to my pleasant surprise, it took…
Read MoreBest Practices for Building a Diverse Pipeline of Talent
Diversity matters for many reasons and savvy employers know this. They recognize the value that diversity brings in terms of employee innovation and insights. And they know that today’s employees themselves value diversity and favor companies that reflect the diversity of the world we live in. Unfortunately, despite their commitment to building a diverse workforce…
Read MoreWhy Companies are Challenged to Find and Recruit Diverse Employees
Diversity matters for many reasons and savvy employers know this. They recognize the value that diversity brings in terms of employee innovation and insights. And they know that today’s employees themselves value diversity and favor companies that reflect the diversity of the world we live in. Unfortunately, despite their commitment to building a diverse workforce…
Read MoreHiring for Diversity in a Digital World: Why Is It Important
Diversity matters for many reasons and savvy employers know this. They recognize the value that diversity brings in terms of employee innovation and insights. And they know that today’s employees themselves value diversity and favor companies that reflect the diversity of the world we live in. Unfortunately, despite their commitment to building a diverse workforce…
Read MoreCovid’s Silver Lining: A Suddenly Broader Talent Pool
In 2020 the world of work experienced the most massive shift it has ever experienced. Greater than the impacts of the industrial revolution. Greater than the impacts that technology has had on every industry. In 2020 the impact of COVID-19 rapidly—almost instantaneously—led to a sea change in how many employers viewed the ability of their…
Read MoreThings I Wish I Knew About COVID Hiring in March
Business Insider reports that only 4% of workers want to return to the office full-time after COVID. This number is down from 33% in April. The number of telecommuters has been steadily rising well before COVID. Studies have also shown that workers are more engaged and productive when working from home. Traditional habits die hard,…
Read MoreHiring Safely During the Coronavirus
The coronavirus is a part of our professional lives now, with its influence even slowing down some of the world’s most elite companies. Even giants like American Airlines are implementing a hiring freeze. If your company is like most others, you can’t afford to slow down for long. This includes the hiring process. The show…
Read MoreHere’s 5 Reasons Why CMOs Fail (and Why Their Success is in Your Control)
If you’re struggling to keep a chief marketing officer on board, you’re not alone. CMO is a position with big challenges—and big turnover to match. Research firm SpencerStuart reports that in 2018, the average CMO only stayed on board for 43 months. That’s a drop in CMO tenure for a second consecutive year.…
Read MoreThe Top Five Hiring Mistakes Digital Companies Make (How to Avoid Them!)
We’ve all been there–made a mistake in hiring. And you are not alone. Here are five common mistakes digital companies make in hiring new employees and some ways to prevent making the same mistakes and hiring the wrong person. The cost of a bad hire can really set you back. 1. Hiring based on…
Read MoreHow to Recruit Like A Marketer
by Mark Heidelberger Human resources personnel can learn a lot from the sales and marketing department. After all, both are tasked with attracting a targeted group of people. Both have to deal with prospect attrition as they convert potential into actual. Both offer a value proposition, by way of a product or service on the…
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