Competing for talent in the ‘McJob’ era
The U.S. has some 1,500 franchise companies operating about 320,000 outlets. If you’re not one of them, how do you compete with them for entry-level talent?
Recruiting
Recruiting practices cost New York City $21 million
If recruiting strategies appear to be biased against certain groups, the consequences can be staggering. Here’s a case where a program ended up with a New York City government office footing a $21 million bill.
Can you top these resume, cover letter and interview blunders?
What do HR and hiring managers do in their spare time? Why, they create Web sites that make fun of job applicants’ blunders, that’s what they do! Ever compare the worst cover letters, resume or interviews you’ve even seen with other HR pros?
Can you top these workers' excuses for being late?
If only they were this creative while doing their jobs: A recent survey of hiring managers lists some of the best (worst?) reasons employees give for being late for work.
What HR managers told us: Do your employees understand their retirement needs?
We asked 660 HR managers whether they thought their organization’s employees understood their retirement needs. Here’s what they said.
Resume padding: How to cut through the crap
New research says the resumes you see may be more fact than fiction. Here are some things you can do to get a more accurate picture of your applicants.
Suppose you get an SSA “no match” letter: What now?
The Social Security Administration issues about 125,000 “no match” letters a year – meaning the Social Security Number an employee gave doesn’t match SSA records. Suppose you get one of those letters. What’s your next step?
Employee monitoring: Wristband keeps close tabs on employees
This device is only a little bigger than the average wristwatch, but when it comes to their workers, it’ll tell employers a lot more than just the time.
My best HR management idea: Simple changes reduce turnover rate
It can be tough to keep good workers on your staff. Here’s how one HR manager got more employees to stay on board.
