by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com One of the biggest mistakes I see HR job seekers make on LinkedIn is… …with their headline! To clarify, your headline is located on the line immediately below your name on your LinkedIn profile. And it’s the first thing a headhunter, recruiter or hiring manager sees – after your name  Full Article…

by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com A few weeks ago, Marissa Mayer (pictured left) left Google and joined Yahoo as the new CEO. Shortly after her arrival she fired the VP of HR, David Windley.Following him out the door was his #2 HR exec, Talent Acquisition Leader Grant Bassett.Why did she do this? Because she could. That’s  Full Article…

by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com I’m going to rant in this article so be prepared. If we want to improve both the impact of HR and the success of the organizations we support, we must put our foot down and STOP doing some things.Below is my list of 18 things that I think are just  Full Article…

by Alan Collins – http://successinhr.com As an HR professional, the better you understand both the noble and not-so-noble thoughts buried in your clients minds, the better you can serve them. Obviously, you’re not a mindreader.Nor do you play one on TV.So, here’s a list of 25 “less-than-loveable” secret TRUTHS you’ll never (or rarely) hear from  Full Article…