Last updated on February 15, 2024
Recruitment is both an art and a science, requiring HR professionals and recruiters to navigate the complex landscape of talent acquisition. To help you stay focused and energized on your recruitment journey, we’ve curated a collection of uplifting and insightful quotes tailored for recruiters and HR professionals. These nuggets of wisdom encapsulate the essence of the hiring process, offering a source of encouragement, motivation, and a fresh perspective on the challenges faced in the realm of talent acquisition.
Recruiting quotes you’ll love
“To hire is to take people higher…”
HARESH SIPPY
Founder, Chairman & Managing Director – Tema India LTD
“Your human talent is your most important talent.”
CARLA HARRIS
International public speaker and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley
“Recruiting should be viewed as a business partner, someone who is critical to the success of the business.”
MATHEW CALDWELL
Founder & CEO of RocketPower
“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”
LAWRENCE BOSSIDY
Former CEO of Honeywell
“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world… but it requires people to make the dream a reality.”
WALT DISNEY
“If you hire good people, give them good jobs, and pay them good wages, generally something good is going to happen.”
JAMES SINEGAL
Co-founder Costco Wholesale Corporation
“I’ve learned it’s important not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is.”
RYAN GOSLING
Actor and movie star
“Human resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.”
STEVE WYNN
Casino mogul and founder of Wynn Resorts
“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
26th U.S. President
“When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.”
BETTY BENDER
Author
“Modern recruiters make the company’s talent brand come to life through the candidate’s experience and interactions with them!”
JENNIFER McCLURE
Professional speaker and business advisor with extensive experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
“Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that cost the company $ 600,000. No, I replied, I just spent $ 600,000 training him. Why would I want to fire somebody with his experience?”
THOMAS JOHN WATSON SR.
Businessman, former chairman and CEO of IBM
“People are not your most important asset. The right people are.”
JIM COLLINS
Author, Good to Great
“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t have to.”
SIR RICHARD BRANSON
Business magnate
“Hiring is not about finding the perfect candidate; it’s about creating the perfect fit for your team.”
JOSH BERSIN
Research analyst, speaker, and writer in HR, talent management, talent acquisition, and leadership
As recruiters and HR professionals, the journey of recruitment is filled with highs and lows, but the ability to stay motivated and inspired is what sets great professionals apart. These inspirational quotes serve as a compass, guiding you through the intricacies of talent acquisition and reminding you of the profound impact you have on individuals’ lives and the success of the organizations you serve. Embrace these words of wisdom, and let them fuel your passion for recruitment as you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of hiring with confidence and enthusiasm.
Adrienn Herendi
Adrienn is a Content Strategist at Boostpoint, leveraging her extensive experience in writing for the recruitment industry. With her passion for crafting unique, engaging and informative content, she is on a mission to build a community where Talent Acquisition teams thrive and succeed.
