Posts Tagged ‘Human Resources’
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is illegal to ask a job candidate anything that pertains to: Age or genetic information Birthplace, country of origin, or citizenship Disability Gender, sex, or sexual orientation Marital status, family, or pregnancy Race, color, or ethnicity Religion or religious affiliation Questions that fall into any of these categories are off-limits and should not be asked in an interview or any…
Read MoreCounteroffers: What do they mean, and what should you do?
Deciding to leave your job is never something you should undertake lightly. It’s a lot of work to look for a new job. It takes hours of poring through job boards, speaking to recruiters and hiring managers, completing applications, and interviewing. But when it is time to leave, you know it in your gut. Finally,…
Read MoreDo You Have a Diversity Recruitment Strategy?
Due to recent events, companies are taking a hard look at their diversity recruitment strategies. Some have had to dust off their old ones, and many may have to start from scratch. Either way, diversity in the workplace is essential to the health and wealth of your business. In fact, it has been noted that…
Read MoreCreating a Data-Driven Recruitment Process
Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, once wrote, “The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.” Data mining and the utilization of big data have been deployed throughout every business function, including Human Resources. Using standard data-driven recruitment metrics has become an essential tool in developing a successful hiring plan.…
Read MoreHow to Look Good on Zoom: Tips for All Ages, in the Office and From Home
Nearly everyone has been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the modern world of webcam communication instead of face-to-face. Webcams have been popular in the recruiting industry for a long time, and Zoom has managed to come to the forefront for both business and personal use. If This Were a Movie, the Director Would Be Fired!…
Read MoreHow to Terminate With Compassion and Kindness: Terminating Is Never Easy, But It Can Be Done Humanely
With COVID-19, companies are needing to let go of staff as a reaction to the decrease in their business. Some are being transparent and explaining the reasoning, while others are being disrespectful. In the past week, I have heard too many firsthand stories of how employees were terminated improperly. In one case, a candidate was…
Read More4 Recruiting Tips for HR Professionals in This New Era
Whether your title has the long-standing and traditional “Human Resources” in it, or the more recently trending “people,” culture, development, and almost anything in between, we all know it’s about establishing and maintaining culture and relationships. Titles are titles, but the “how” of reaching the goals is the part that causes stress and sleepless nights…
Read MoreThe Need for HR Departments to Pivot Due to COVID-19
As the writer Jeff Goins has so famously stated, “Pivoting is not Plan B, it’s part of the process.” The COVID-19 crisis has placed intense pressure on Human Resources departments. Beyond the standard demands of recruitment, arranging and executing performance reviews, overseeing benefits, staff development, managing corporate-wide compensation, regulatory compliance, and the host of associated…
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