HR's funny side: 5 dumb interview questions
Candidates reveal some of the silliest questions they’ve heard in interviews. We’ll have to guess at their times for the 40-yard dash when leaving the interview room.
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This just in: Looks matter
A new survey says than 9 out of 10 supervisors have hired based on attractiveness. Could they all have gotten sued?
Do candidates like those off-the-wall questions?
To get candidates thinking on their toes, some companies use oddball interview questions they couldn’t possibly have prepared for. Does it work, or just tick everyone off?
Hiring in 3 minutes or less
“Speed dating” has gotten some attention lately. Here’s a company that thinks the same quick-conversation technique can work for picking employees.
"Obesity discrimination" is common – but is it legal?
A new study shows that treatment based on job candidates’ and employees’ weight is a common form of bias. In most states, there’s no law against that – but here’s how it can get firms in trouble.
“Reverse discrimination” has a big price tag
It’s not what you expect to see in a race discrimination case. But one company recently had to fork over $500,000 for failing to hire a white job applicant.
Abracadabra: His job was gone
Professor Dumbledore never had this problem: A Florida substitute teacher says he was fired on accusations of wizardry.
A checklist for making sure you comply with I-9 regs
Following the rules about Form I-9 never seems to get easier or less complicated. But sticking to a straightforward, 10-point checklist of I-9-related procedures can help.
Temps: Your new best source for solid workers
You might be overlooking a solid source for reliable employees – the temp market. It’s booming, and there are at least three good reasons why you should be making it the first place you look.
