(NY Times) Job Interviews Are Broken. There’s a Way to Fix Them.
Posted on May 01, 2020 by Sean Locke
Job Interviews Are Broken. There’s a Way to Fix Them. Adam Grant makes the argument that “Credentials are overrated, and motivation is underrated…” Too often firms focus on past experience, betting on the wrong people (and missing out on the right ones). How can we avoid those mistakes? The article suggests that by identifying the […]
Creating a Positive Recruitment Experience During a Pandemic
Posted on Mar 30, 2020 by Thomas Hudson
The COVID crisis may be disrupting business and normal ways of life, but it doesn’t need to hurt your company’s brand in the minds of interested candidates. Follow these simple steps to stand out, make a good impression, and land top talent quickly when business rebounds.
(Bloomberg) Why Direct Lending Is a Booming Part of Private Debt
Posted on Jan 06, 2020 by Sean Locke
(Bloomberg) Why Direct Lending Is a Booming Part of Private Debt Investor demand and their search for yield has contributed to the continued growth of Private Credit and specifically, direct lending in 2019. There seems to be no signs of slowing down in 2020 with 39% of investors saying they expect to increase their commitments […]
(Markets Insider) Low recession risk, faster growth, and unemployment at a 70-year low — here are Goldman Sachs’ predictions for the US economy in 2020
Posted on Dec 06, 2019 by Sean Locke
With many fearing a recession on the horizon, it is refreshing to hear that Goldman is optimistic about 2020. Wage growth should continue to rise along with job creation.
Read our 2020 Candidate Experience Manifesto
Posted on Dec 05, 2019 by Sean Locke & Tom Hudson
Click to read our 2020 Candidate Experience Manifesto (PDF). 83% of candidates will share a positive interview experience with their inner circle*, but 66% will also share a negative experience – a figure which is growing year-over-year. Either way, how you recruit impacts your brand – your reputation spreads among candidates and influences their decisions. […]