In part 1 of this article I highlighted the many reasons why prioritizing positions, employees, and business units was necessary, and how it could … Read more
New Law Makes Oregon Second State to Prohibit Discrimination in Job Ads
By Alyssa Engelberg Billed as a means to protect out-of-work Oregonians from discrimination, the Oregon Legislature passed a new law that prohibits overt … Read more
This Is Business; Stay the Hell Out of Your Candidates’ Personal Lives
I read an article last week about job candidates being asked for their Facebook passwords so that potential employers can examine their personal activity. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The Most Important Interview Question You Need to Ask
If you’ve ever arrived late to a movie, you know figuring out what happened during the time before you took your seat can be extremely frustrating. Without … Read more
How Prioritization Can Maximize HR’s Business Impact, Part 1 of 2
Why HR Must Prioritize Its Internal Customers Prioritization is one of the highest-ROI practices available to HR leaders, but unfortunately most in HR have … Read more
Pre-Screening Candidates: 3 Ways to Help Make the Right Hiring Decision
Providing a safe and secure work environment is a top priority for companies these days due to concern of increased workplace violence, fraud, and … Read more
6 Common Hiring Mistakes – And How You Can Avoid Them
I’ve recently been writing about business leadership and strategy, and I began thinking about something one of my mentors taught me about being an … Read more
Ask This, Not That: 5 Ways You Can Improve Your Hiring Today
It’s all too easy to settle into an interview rut. You’ll probably do three or four for every job you fill, so it makes sense to have a go-to list of … Read more
The 10 Deadly Sins of Talent Management … That Can Quickly Bring Your Organization Into Mediocrity
Talent wins. If you look at the most admired and successful companies all around the world, those who have figured this out and found a way to get the best … Read more
Is the EEOC Trying to End Credit Reports on Job Candidates Entirely?
It’s no secret that both state and federal governments have been scrutinizing the practice of employment background screening like never before, and … Read more