No, the world is not fair. Good-looking people do better. Get over it.
Apparently, the world is exactly as superficial as we all feared.
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Never thought we’d have to say this in 2010: Companies can’t discriminate against workers — even if customers ask them to.
You and your hiring managers are likely so busy that if you catch even a whiff that a candidate isn’t what you think he is, he’s tossed on the reject pile. But some workplace experts say you should reconsider.
Companies often withhold negative information about former employees to avoid defamation claims. But here’s how being too positive can cause legal problems.
More reason to think twice about criminal background checks on job applicants: A new bill that’s been introduced in the House would make it illegal to ask candidates whether they’ve ever been convicted of a crime.
Are you worried about the supposedly inevitable brain drain that’ll follow the retirement of the Baby Boomers? If you’re in these industries, maybe you should be.
Think nobody gives references on ex-employees anymore? Think again. Some managers are brutally honest in their assessment of former colleagues.
Every HR pro has a different idea of what constitutes the perfect candidate.
You can never have too many great interview questions in your back pocket.
Reference checks can be one of the most valuable tools for making an informed hiring decision – but, as you know, it’s often tough to learn anything from a contact besides employment dates, titles and salaries. How can you convince reluctant references to open up?
Competition for jobs is high, and many candidates will go to great lengths to stand out — including lie to you.
As a one- or two-person shop wearing multiple hats in addition to HR — payroll and workplace safety are probably under your wing as well — protecting your time is a constant challenge. That includes not reinventing the wheel when it comes to the hundreds of forms you work with during a year. The good…
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