The latest debate in HR is whether underlings should sit in on an interview with someone who’s applying to be their boss. Some love the idea. Others, not so much. More…
This recent case should give managers a warning not to make assumptions about job candidates based on their appearance. More…
Let’s face it: Most HR pros aren’t tech experts. But they’re still the first point of contact when employers hire IT staff. The good news: More…
We’ve all put our foot in our mouth at one time or another, but you’d think job applicants would know better. More…
Would you hire a night watchman who fell asleep during the interview? How about a delivery driver who got lost on the way to work? Well, along those lines … More…
You’ve been asked to find the right people for a totally new, high-risk, high-reward project. How do you decide who’s the right fit? More…
We asked 366 HR managers, “If you reject interviewed applicants, do you get back to them and let them know they weren’t selected?” Here’s what they said:
Ask anyone sitting in the hiring seat if younger women get preferential treatment over older women, and the answer will almost always be “no, never.” But is it a fib? And is it possible hiring managers give preference without even thinking about it?
If you’re trying to figure out how to make your company look attractive to job-hunters, take a look at what this company did, and then steal this idea (but don’t say we told you to).
