Background screening of job candidates is a sign of the times in today’s workplace, but what are hiring managers and HR really getting out of them? … Read more
Fed Governor Says Recovery Is Hindered by Temp and Low-Wage Jobs
A member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors is complaining that too many of the new jobs created since the economic recovery began are low-wage, … Read more
Roundup: Legal Developments You Should Know
Note: This article is not intended as legal advice. In all instances the reader is cautioned to consult with legal counsel when utilizing this information. … Read more
Study: Employers Are Going Back to Outside Recruiters For Hiring Help
With the worst of the recession behind, employers are again turning to outside recruiters for help filling their more challenging positions. In the annual … Read more
If You’re Recruiting, Source of Hire Is Taking on Even More Importance
Along with Quality of Hire, Source of Hire is starting to take center stage in the talent acquisition world. The annual report tracking and analyzing … Read more
Confirmation Bias Can Get in the Way of Smart Hiring Decisions
Chip and Dan Heath have two best sellers behind them and I suspect soon a third one. I am fortunate to know Chip, and received a pre-release of Decisive, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: It’s Foolish to Worry About the War For Talent in 2020
What the workforce will look like in 2020, 2030, or 2050 doesn’t really matter. The numbers are interesting, but how much will they really affect your … Read more
Maximizing Success For New Hires: How To Do Onboarding Right
At one time or another we were all the new kid at the office. You likely don’t know anyone or your way around the cubicles. Where’s the bathroom again? You … Read more
Why Are Companies Hiring Overseas? They’re Going Where Revenues Are
So, your company is hiring overseas — who, where, why, and so what? Let’s look at each of these and see if we can’t come up with answers. Why are … Read more
Are You Googling Job Candidates? When You Do, Everyone Loses
Years ago, I asked HR professionals to stop Googling candidates. In short, it is dumb and lazy. It is an unreliable and invalid way of discerning a … Read more