The CLR: At the Intersection of Human Resources and Higher Education

HR teams are always looking for ways to improve recruiting and candidate evaluation practices in order to increase success rates and reduce rapid turnover. One new approach called the Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) aims to transform how employers view and evaluate a candidate’s educational and work history, and it could be a big help in […]

What’s the Buzz on ChatGPT and HR?

ChatGPT is disrupting industry after industry, job after job—and Human Resources (HR) is among the many. Is the advent of AI something to worry about, something to leverage, or a little of both? We’ve examined what some top industry minds are saying about the technology to learn more about what you should know and what […]

Evolving Priorities in Total Rewards

The total rewards function has always been a key aspect of HR, but it can also be one of the most complex. Determining how to best compensate employees for their work, while also encouraging growth and retention and keeping costs under control, requires not just data, but a deeper understanding of what that data says. […]

X-ray Searches: The Secret to Uncovering Specialized Candidates

Blue Rock Search often uses X-ray searches when looking for specialized candidates. This technique has straightforward fundamentals, despite how its name may sound snazzy and high-tech.   An X-ray search uses an ordinary search engine—such as Google or Bing—to home in on candidates with a particular skill set you require.   While this may sound […]

All Things Considered CX Podcast Features Blue Rock Search’s Christopher Rios

Chris Rios Podcast Speaker Christopher Rios, Founder and CX Practice Leader at Blue Rock Search, was recently featured on an episode of the podcast All Things Considered CX with Bob Azman. Chris discussed a variety of HR and CX issues, from the Great Resignation to CX trends and the challenges in finding a great CXO. […]