In order to minimize employee turnover, you’ve got to: Hire tough. Set high standards and never lower the bar; Let new employees know why their jobs … Read more
Is Mickey in Trouble? Disney Defends Its Background Screening Policies
The company known for their signature character, Mickey Mouse, is defending a class action claim based on questions about its background screening … Read more
4 Rounds of Interviews? It Shows How Screwed Up Your Hiring Process Is
I had a client recently that was undecided about a candidate after the fourth (4th) round interview. They were thinking that maybe a fifth round would make … Read more
Misclassifiying Workers Could Cost Your Clients — Or You — Even More
As the Obama administration continues to crackdown on the misclassification of W-2 employees as 1099 independent contractors, the Affordable Care Act … Read more
Data: 9 Out Of 10 Jobs Get Filled By Niche Recruiters
If you receive job orders outside of your specialty should you even bother taking them? How about going after them proactively? The answer is a resounding … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Good Hiring System Is Simply a Recipe For Success
One of the most valuable skills any business owner or manager can have is the ability to develop, implement and ensure the use of effective systems. … Read more
Want to Honor America’s Veterans? Start by Recruiting and Hiring One
Today, as we honor America’s military veterans with parades and speeches and community luncheons, there is one form of recognition veterans value above … Read more
What You Should Do to Have a Viable (and Legal) Internship Program
With unpaid internship lawsuits popping up left and right, it’s a controversial time for both interns and intern employers everywhere. In fact, many are … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Strategy That Makes Sense – Hiring Optimistic People
I look for management and hiring wisdom wherever I can find it, and sometimes, I find it in the The New York Times’ Corner Office column. Although … Read more
October Surprise: Job Growth Better Than Expected Despite Shutdown
Late-night comedians will have a field day with the October jobs report released in the U.S. today — shut down the government and job creation … Read more