In an time when recruiters are focused on technology, the need to focus on people and communication is equally as important as their recruiting tools. Read more
The Simplest, Cheapest Sourcing Tool? It’s Referrals From Job References
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But, few are aware … Read more
President Obama Says He’ll Push For a Federal “Ban the Box” Law
By Eric B. Meyer No more questions about criminal convictions on job applications. Flanked by New Jersey Sen. (and former Newark Mayor) Cory Booker, D-NJ, … Read more
Referrals From Job References — The Simplest and Cheapest Sourcing Tool
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But few are aware … Read more
Should Recruiters Check References?
Got a legal issue you’re grappling with? Is your fee in jeopardy? Jeff Allen invites questions from recruiters and owners. He’ll answer your … Read more
Management 101: The 3 Cardinal Rules of Reference Checks
I get calls on a regular basis to provide formal and informal references on people in my industry. First things first: Reference checks are not background … Read more
You Shouldn’t Ignore Criminal Records When Checking Candidates
The scenario may seem familiar, whether through a real life experience or something you saw on TV. You interview a candidate and it appears as if they … Read more
HR 101: To Background Check or NOT to Background Check
When it comes to making hiring decisions, the more information you have about a candidate, the better. More information makes it easier to decide if the … Read more
The Big Problem With Background Checks at Uber
Uber can’t seem to get it right. First, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing service was criticized for NOT doing background checks, and now it’s under … Read more
Ignite HR 2014: Why You Should Hire Criminals
As I’ve said before, Ignite HR is an intriguing and very different type of conference format. Speakers get only five (5) minutes, 20 slides and … Read more