Quotable: Look smart, recruiters!

"After a period of reactionary cutting and freezing, hiring activity will return to a level of normalcy that closely replicates the hiring levels experienced during the first half of 2008," says Jobfox CEO Rob McGovern, author of The Recession: A Silver Lining for Corporate Recruiters, a white paper. "Hiring is largely a function of 'job churn' and we see no evidence that churn will do anything but accelerate in the coming quarters."

Quote of the Week

The one area that the HR people are missing the boat on is they are not sufficiently knowledgeable on executive compensation. Now here’s a real shocker: What area in HR do the top executives have the most interest in? Executive compensation –Bruce Ellig, author of “The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation.”

Quote of the Week

"Now that I have been re-educated and have more knowledge about health and wellness, it seems like a natural fit for me to join the company's health and wellness management team." --Bill Germanakos, former contestant on "The Biggest Loser," and wellness director for Quest Diagnostics.

Quote of the Week

"Research indicates main reasons [that employees leave an organization] are lack of communication with supervisors and lack of any hopy in future and money." On the flip side, workers stay for "vision for the future, their involvement in that future, understanding of corporate mission and strong workplace relationships." --Tom Miller, president of Recognition Professionals International