7 Candidate Traits that Should Be on All Employers’ Christmas Wishlists
During record-low unemployment rates, employees have the advantage in this holiday season’s job market. Hiring managers may even be determining to hire less-than-qualified candidates for open positions out of fear that big-shot companies such as Amazon will cause a drought … Continued
4 Tips for Hiring During a Talent Shortage
In an economy that’s experiencing record-low unemployment rates, it’s no secret that finding the perfect candidate for the job can be a feat for modern hiring managers. The dreaded “talent shortage” is impacting companies across the nation, and many believe … Continued
Implementing Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing in Your Workplace
Reasonable suspicion drug testing, also known as probable-cause or for-cause testing, is a post-employment drug test that is administered when supervisors have evidence-based reasons to believe that an employee may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on … ContinuedBan on Inquiring About Salary History
To address gender disparity related to pay, several states and local governments have prohibited employers asking candidate and their employers about their salary history. California Labor Code Section 432.3 prohibits employers from requesting salary history. Additionally, California employers must … Continued
What Do Millennials Want in a Job?
In today’s economy, one crucial question has caused businesses around the country to completely restructure their work environments and develop all-new hiring strategies—what do millennials want in a job? Unemployment in the US is at just 3.7 percent, up only … Continued
How to Hire Seasonal Employees Amidst Low Unemployment Rates
It may seem counterintuitive as we still have a few holidays to go before the retail madness of Black Friday and Christmas ensues, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about hiring seasonal employees. As you’ve probably noticed, … Continued
Millennials Lie More on Their Resumes Than Baby Boomers
In the current day and age, there is no denying that the job market is more competitive than it ever has been. In the past, you may have found yourself competing against a very small handful of people in order … Continued
Have You Tried This in Your Diversity Approach?
A diverse team is powerful. Integrating unique backgrounds at work paves the road to increased productivity and innovation. Unfortunately, diversity in the workplace is looked at through a narrow lens more often than not. Though incorporating different race and … Continued