When Hiring for Culture Fit, Make Sure You Aren’t Sacrificing Diversity
Finding an employee who is a good match for your team is essential – but looking exclusively for people who blend with your company’s culture may do more harm than good.
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False assumptions, ill-advised questions just a few hiring hazards to avoid
Ever finish interviewing a job candidate and wonder if you’ve asked enough questions—or maybe asked too many? Worse, do you wonder what problematic questions others involved in the hiring process may have asked? The human resources department probably trains managers on the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, but in spite of that training, hiring managers […]
University of Tennessee in Legal Hot Water Over Botched Hiring of Greg Schiano
Some of you may have heard of the legal entanglement surrounding the University of Tennessee’s botched hiring of controversial coach Greg Schiano. Today we are happy to share the legal analysis of FordHarrison attorney Joshua Sudbury.
Better Candidate Placement: Lessons Learned from Medical Sales Recruiters
Professional development works best when you understand the challenges and triumphs of your peers. With that in mind, what can recruiters learn from the field of medical sales recruiting?
Do Review Site Rankings Really Impact Application Decisions?
A new survey finds that companies struggling to fill job openings may have their online reputation to blame.
Coaching reVOL-UTion: Schiano, Currie, and what school’s lawyers are analyzing right now
The Tennessee coaching search has produced high drama over the past two weeks. For Vol fans like myself, it has felt at times like absolute torture and at other times like just a little bit of torture. “Vol-nation” was in better spirits after the hiring of Phillip Fulmer as Athletic Director was announced, and many are pleased with […]
Mobile Recruiting Tips You Should Implement Today
The adoption of mobile technology has reshuffled the deck in talent acquisition and has permanently shifted how employers and jobseekers interact. Tablets and smartphones are quickly becoming the preferred tools to research companies and apply for positions, and the days of printed résumés and cover letters are now becoming a thing of the past.
Respectful Workplaces Don’t Happen by Default
We have a crisis of respect and civility in our workplaces today.
#MeToo Hits the Workplace
The accusations of sexual harassment and assault against Harvey Weinstein and others have unleashed a cascade of reports of similar conduct across a wide range of industries. As the #MeToo campaign has caught fire on social media, women and men of seemingly all ages, all professions, and all levels have come forward to share their […]
When the floodgates open, expect water at your doorstep
About a month ago, my colleague Kristin Gray wrote about the breaking Harvey Weinstein scandal and best practices for employers to prevent harassment and discrimination from invading the workplace. And while I have no intention of reiterating any of the excellent points Kristin covered in her piece, it would be ignoring the obvious not to […]