It’s safe to say that the candidate experience was a hot topic for recruiters in 2019, and there’s a good reason for it. There’s a talent shortage, … Read more
Congratulations On Snagging That Key Talent. Now Watch Your Back
Companies often make the critical mistake of believing that the recruiting process is over when the prized candidate appears at the office on the first … Read more
Is the Candidate You’re Interviewing Committed to the Mission?
Josh Fried, head of Waze Carpool, insists the key to high-performing teams is each team member is fully committed to the company mission. Unfortunately, … Read more
These California Labor Laws Could Prompt Changes Across the US
This Employment Law This Week monthly rundown discusses the most important developments for employers in November 2019. The update specifically addresses: … Read more
‘Intentionality’ In Hiring Is How We’ll Solve the Gender Gap
The gender gap in the workplace is a complicated (and often depressing) phenomenon to unpack. The World Economic Forum reported in 2017 that for the first … Read more
After Your Final Interview, Dramatically Improve Your Chances with These Follow-Up Actions
In today’s world of high turnover, many of us will soon go through job interviews. Unfortunately, most of the professional advice covering interviews ends … Read more
Continuous Monitoring Offers Safety and Reputation Protection
Businesses have always looked to improve safety and reduce risk around their workplace. Indeed, ensuring safe facilities for both employees and customers … Read more
Do These Glasses Make Me Look Smart?
Before you read another sentence or watch the video, check out the woman in the picture. Now, what’s your gut impression? Intelligent? Competent? The … Read more
The Important Role of HR In a Global Expansion
We all know that the world is increasingly interconnected. Advances in technology enable startups to swiftly move into international markets, expanding … Read more
Continuous Monitoring Is the Latest Step In the Evolution of Background Screens
Insider threat is a challenge facing organizations across the United States. For example: Employee theft accounted for one-third of the $46.8 billion of … Read more
Moving Expenses: Survey Finds Variety in Lump Sum Programs
Companies from all industries are struggling to fill the job openings they have, which makes retaining the talent they do have even more critical. Offering … Read more
Continuous Employee Background Checks May Now Be Required
What if one of your employees was arrested on an assault weapons threat, but you were unaware because you only check backgrounds at time of hire? How would … Read more
New Illinois Law Puts Limits On AI In Video Interviews
By its very nature, recruitment has always involved collecting and storing large amounts of candidate data to make informed hiring decisions. Technology … Read more
Ex-Offenders Can Be Great Employees If You Give Them a Chance
You’ve heard all the reasons why employers shouldn’t shun candidates with a criminal record. Just as a reminder, here are a few: 30% of … Read more
Hiring Is Complex With No One ‘Right’ Answer
Working with high growth companies as an executive recruiter, I am always coming into a state of change. I’m hired to work on filling a role, which means … Read more
Great Recruiters Become One With the Hiring Manager
Last week, I was sitting on The Talent Fix Book Club webcast with one of my recruiting managers, Zach Jensen, and Zach made the comment that great … Read more
Hiring Mistakes That Can Kill a Growing Startup
If you’re in a startup, you’re probably desperate to free yourself from the 12-hour workdays. But rushing to hire can put your business at risk. The … Read more
Why Candidates Are Turning You Down
As an HR professional, you don’t have time to mourn the loss of a perfectly fitting candidate. You’re expected to brush off your professional ego and … Read more
How To Rein In Those Runaway Comp Offers
Candidates are approaching job offer negotiations with unprecedented levels of insight and confidence: The US unemployment rate has reached a historic low, … Read more
Why You Can’t Get an Interview – Explained Using Job-Search Science Data
Ponder this: Two resumes are received, one with 58% of the job requirements and another that meets 100%, but the 58% resume gets the interview. Yes, it’s … Read more