Tag: hiring process

micromanagement

Risks of Micromanagement

For any of us who have worked under a micromanager, it will come as no surprise that micromanagement can be harmful. It’s frustrating, to say the least, and can have cascading impacts throughout the organization.

hiring

Career Coaches Weigh In: Improving the Hiring Process During COVID-19

Companies—and individuals—are in survival mode right now, facing difficult decisions amid COVID-19 restrictions. Companies are making moves to insulate their businesses from the pandemic’s effects. However, layoffs have already become unavoidable for some industries, while others are in full hiring mode.

EEOC

What Is the Fair Chance Act?

Have you heard of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2020? This is where you’ll find the new Fair Chance Act.

bias

Unexpected Places for Gender Bias in the Workplace

Most employers would say they work to actively reduce or eliminate gender bias in their organization and strive to hire, pay, and promote based on merit. And most of them would probably be accurate in terms of what they’re trying to do. But there are several ways gender bias can creep into an organization in […]

communication

Communication Tips During the Hiring Process

Employers today face a changed hiring landscape. Now, despite best efforts, employers are finding that people scheduled for interviews—even later rounds—simply don’t show up about half the time. And even of those who are offered a position or hired, many don’t come in for their first day. It makes recruiting even more difficult.

ATS

Hire Like You Sell: Why the ATS is the New CRM

When it comes to managing relationships, most businesses are already familiar with customer relationship management (CRM) software. In the dark days before the advent of CRM, customer management was a painstaking, manual process.

SSN

I-9: Avoid Discriminatory Practices

The I-9 process is one by which employers strive to confirm that individuals they hire are legally eligible to work in the United States. The I-9 is actually the name of the form that must be completed as part of this process. The I-9 is simple enough: It requires employers to get documentation that establishes […]

6 Ways to Drive Your Recruitment Strategies (Infographic)

In today’s highly competitive work environment, the recruitment industry has decided to shift to a more candidate-driven approach. Nowadays, companies no longer unilaterally select qualified candidates. Instead, jobseekers use their impression of a company and its recruitment experience to find which one best fits them.

technology

Satisfy Candidate Expectations with the Latest Technology

Driven by their use of technology in all aspects of their daily lives, from shopping, ordering food, and rides to social networks, jobseekers have high expectations for how technology should enhance their job search.

social

Should Your Business Screen Employees Using Social Media?

Social media not only is a revolutionary communication tool but also offers several advantages to businesses. Companies can use these platforms to extend their marketing reach to new heights and make meaningful connections with their clientele. On top of this, an increasing number of organizations use it to screen potential job candidates.