Earlier this month, the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) published a report damning the background screening industry for what they characterize as a … Read more
Take a Deep Breath: It’s Not Ridiculous to Ask For Social Media Passwords
By William A. Nolan Let’s get two easy points out of the way. First of all, we all agree – few employers are asking applicants for their Facebook or other … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How Does HR Spend Its Time? The Answer Won’t Surprise You
How does HR spend its time? Would you be surprised if I told you that it hasn’t changed much in the past 15 years? That’s one of the findings … 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
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
Background Survey: Qualifications Are More Important Than Criminal Record
When it comes to background screening, employers need to continue to “thread the needle.” That’s the analysis from the 2012 employer … Read more
5 Kinds of Stories to Tell During Onboarding
You can be proud to work here. That is one of THE most important messages your new employee orientation program should communicate. This is so crucial … Read more
Social Media: It Has More Influence on Candidates Than the Numbers Show
Ask the next hire you onboard to describe everything, every step they took on their way to becoming a candidate, and you may be in for a surprise. If you … Read more
20 More of the Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems
Second of two parts By Dr. John Sullivan Yesterday I listed The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Interview Problems. Here are 20 more. In total, this … Read more
Your Onboarding May Be Teaching Your New Employees to Be Cynical
The title of this article comes from a conversation with a senior-level HR professional who demonstrated a level of awareness that many employers seem to … Read more