Employers who background their job applicants on social media are more likely to discriminate against Muslims, an effect that is even more pronounced in … Read more
Hiring Collaboration Tips From The First Thanksgiving
Every November, we all sit down with friends and family to celebrate the ultimate sign of teamwork: the first Thanksgiving. Back in 1621, a group of 53 … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why Exit Interviews Are Pretty Much a Waste of Time
For the most part, exit interviews are useless. The information you gain will do nothing to help you retain that person (or anyone else) because people who … Read more
Five Pitches That Will Never Get You My Business (And One That Will)
As a vice president running a growing manufacturing company, it’s not uncommon to have two or three staffing agencies stop by my office on a daily basis … Read more
4 Ways to Leverage Your Office Vibe When Recruiting Top Talent
Recruiting is a hugely competitive process, and it’s what sets the tone for a new employee’s time at your company. Few things send a stronger signal to … Read more
Forget Potential Candidates; You Want the “Probable” Candidate Instead
We hear a lot about the potential candidate. “Potential” candidates have traditionally been looked upon as job seekers but also as anyone not looking for a … Read more
The Future (And Yours) Is In STEM
Dear Barb: I’ve been placing office support for over 20 years. My margins and fees are lower than they were five years ago and I’ve seen my niche reduce … Read more
Beliefs About Mobile Recruiting — and Why They’re Right (or Wrong)
The mobile craze has moved beyond entertainment and communication into the human resource function of attracting top talent. Pressure is on companies to … Read more
Texas Takes on the EEOC Over Limits to Background Checks
Last week, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a legal action challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “enforcement … Read more
How to Accidentally Hire a Convicted Felon
Does this sound like something that would never happen in your business? You might be right, but there is only one way to make sure. This is what happened … Read more