A passion flower in winter is an anomaly. It’s not supposed to thrive in the cold, yet sometimes, against all odds, it does. Maybe the soil retained just enough warmth, or a…
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The Gardener’s Guide to Recruiting: The Rain Garden
If I had my way, my garden would be overflowing with roses. What I had to learn the hard way is that you have to have the right conditions…. The right sun,…
Leadership Lessons from Lyle Lovett
I made my first trip to Carnegie Hall to see Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. It’s the first time I’ve seen him play since the pandemic and of course, he did…
The Scary Hire
Every company at one time or another has made a scary hire. Someone interviews like a charm but in an office environment doesn’t play well with others… There are strategies to overcome…
Hiring Amid Change: Retaining and Attracting Talent In The Wake Of The Pandemic
2021 is turning out to be a great reset for many companies. The industry is coming back in full force, and suddenly we’re in a candidate’s market. This unique set of circumstances…
A Gardener’s Guide to Recruitment – One Year Later
Last year at this time, I published an article about spring pruning. It was the height of Covid and lock-down and I was in a cold, panicked sweat wondering what the next…
Remote Hiring Made Easy: How to Build an Effective Team from Home
Hiring has changed dramatically in the past year. In the wake of COVID, questions of geography and commuting time have now shifted to ones about conference technology and managing teams from afar.…
A Gardener’s Guide to Recruiting: Why Diversity Matters
A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to join the IAB’s iDiverse task force which has been a great experience. A lot of time has been spent identifying the reasons…