Racism and Recruiting
America has a long and painful history of racism. Lately, the news has served as a reminder of this history, while alerting the nation’s citizens there are still steps to take on the road to equality.
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Magnetic Attraction
What does it take to become a talent magnet?
Sign-On Bonuses on the Increase
In yet another indication of the competitive candidate market, more companies are offering sign-on bonuses.
Hiring Ex-Convicts
More than 650,000 ex-offenders are released from America’s state and federal prisons every year. Studies show that approximately two-thirds will likely be rearrested within three years of release.
Measuring Employee Engagement
Companies often struggle with how to measure employee engagement. Employee surveys and online reviews are frequently recommended.
How to Avoid Hiring High-Maintenance Employees
Nearly every experienced manager has had a high-maintenance individual on staff at one time or another. High-maintenance employees may have different characteristics, but the bottom-line issue is the same: Working with these folks is downright difficult.
Leadership Is Going to the Dogs
If you want loyalty, get a dog. If you want to inspire loyalty, act like a dog.
The Power of Storytelling
People have been telling stories for thousands of years in order to share information and experiences and establish connections with one another. Today, companies are tapping into storytelling for these very same purposes.
Why Organizational Structure Matters
In recent years, there has been a movement toward flatter organizations. The shift, aimed at greater equality, is based on the idea that each person understands his or her responsibilities and will act accordingly.
Ban-the-Box Laws on the Increase
Indiana recently became the first state in the nation to prohibit all local ban-the-box laws. Senate Bill 312, signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb, outlaws city and county legal entities from enacting local ban-the-box legislation in order to unify legislation at the statewide level.