And, it keeps climbing….and climbing

Well, as anticipated, Nevada’s unemployment level continues to climb.  We are officially at the highest unemployment level (6.2%) since May 1994.  Here is the most recent press release to come out of DETR:
Nevada’s Unemployment Jumps to 6.2 Percent in May
Carson City, NV —Nevada’s unemployment rate surged 0.5 percent to 6.2 percent in May. It is […]

Context in Recruiting

Written By Peter Weddle, Weddles  
Why is it that some recruiting teams do all of the right things and still fail to acquire the best talent? Why do these groups implement the full panoply of best practices and still get the worst results? While there are any number of potential reasons for such a disappointing return […]

$1,500 Bonus…..To Quit???

Las Vegas shoe retailer Zappos.com is now offering a $1,500 Bonus to Quit.
Say what?  A bonus to quit?  After listening to the CNBC interview with Tony Hsieh, this strategy actually makes sense.  Zappos has a unique corporate culture and wants to ensure that every new team member fits that culture.  If the new hire discovers […]

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