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Last March, as reported here new disability and veterans regulations developed by the OFCCP went into effect. In the roughly 10 months since, we have heard numerous employers, veteran’s advocacy groups and veterans themselves complain about how difficult it still is to actually accomplish what the regulations require, which is for contractors to  establish a […]

Jim O’Malley, TalentRISE Partner, recently completed a senior executive-level search for Urban Partnership Bank (UPB), a U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation-insured full service community development financial institution and minority depository institution with $1.4 billion in assets. Headquartered in Chicago, UPB was established in 2010 with a focus on building vibrant urban neighborhoods and promoting economic […]

Since I’ve spent the majority of my career working for organizations to help them hire the best talent possible, it’s always gratifying to sit on the other side of the desk to share my insights from the past 20 plus years with job seekers. So, along with my fellow TalentRISE partner, Jim O’Malley, we gladly […]

We wish to thank Gregory Stobbe SPHR JD, an independent human resources consultant, for the “must read” content below on an important change in the law that takes effect January 1, 2015. Ban the Box! Who is behind the Ban the Box movement, you ask? (Hint: it is not those anti-corrugated cardboard activists again). It […]

Upwardly Global is a not-for-profit devoted to helping work-authorized, skilled immigrants rebuild their professional careers in the U.S. Upwardly Global creates partnerships with employers who benefit from access to this talent pool and provides customized training and support for these new Americans to help them achieve their full economic potential in the U.S. The outcome […]

Decisions, Decisions. Consider Your Options When Faced with Your Next Hiring Spike Jane Doe, head of recruitment at fast-growing ACME Corp, was not having a good day. Three hours ago, the head of sales requested assistance in hiring 50 new business development reps over the next 6 months to support a new national product launch. Jane, […]

The shortage of qualified nurses in many parts of the country poses hiring issues, especially for medical practices outside of metropolitan areas or those competing for talent with hospitals and/or other institutions such as assisted living facilities. As a result, many care providers are transforming their talent acquisition approach to ensure that they hire nurses with […]

I recently had the pleasure of attending this year’s AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans) Institute. Like most attendees, I was there to gather insights and information to make me better at what I do. As an executive search professional and talent acquisition consultant, this year’s conference gave me a lot to think about as far […]

We’re the first to admit that job fairs have gained a tarnished, “old-school” reputation in recent years. For most of us in the recruiting business, these mass hiring sessions conjure up visions of cattle calls in dingy hotel ballrooms. Using a shotgun online and traditional advertising and job posting approach, these events notoriously attract a […]

There’s a proliferation of tools that all claim to make candidate sourcing easier. Some of these have been around for years; others are relatively new. At the Chicago STAR (Society of Talent Acquisition and Recruitment) Staffing Symposium held earlier this month, TalentRISE hosted a luncheon discussion on a dozen or so of the most popular […]