More Tips for Hiring Minors for Seasonal Work
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how to hire and train minors for seasonal work.
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How Diversity Training Impacts White Employees
The United States is an increasingly multicultural and multiracial society—and so is its consumer market. At the same time, American companies are increasingly taking a global approach to thinking about where to sell their products. This means that companies need to think hard about how to appeal to—and not offend—diverse groups. High-profile stories about racially […]
Figuring Out What Your Younger Employees Really Want
Attracting and keeping talented employees is incredibly important and often very difficult. In a post-industrial society, businesses run more and more on people and less and less on nonhuman capital like factories, vehicles, and machinery. At the same time, with historically low unemployment rates, employees have added flexibility to be picky when it comes to […]
How Much Does Salary Matter?
Employers have a tough enough task these days finding qualified workers. But, once found, and once on board, they are increasingly challenged to keep them. Today’s employees have options, which means employers need to ensure that they’re providing an environment that positions them well against the competition.
Multi-Solution Approach Embraced by Recruiters
New research shows that recruiters are facing hiring challenges with an array of strategies, rather than relying on just one technique.
Notice Deadline Nears for South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Law
South Carolina employers are facing a September 14 deadline to provide notice to applicants and employees related to the new South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (SCPAA).
Pearce Nomination Comes Amid ‘Mini-Battle’ at NLRB
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Democrat Mark Gaston Pearce for another five-year term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) puts the agency a step closer to full strength and comes as the Republican-majority Board continues trying to change course from the previous administration.
3 GDPR Challenges Plaguing HR Professionals
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect earlier this year, and while many employers may think this E.U. law doesn’t matter for them, there are some important implications based on the nature of the law.
Ghosting Tales: A Mini-Series—Part 2
In a recent article we explored the concept of ghosting, where an applicant that would have been a good fit and maybe even has accepted an offer just vanishes without a word. Thanks to a collaboration with recruiters at Addison Group, we have a special three-part series. Each part will include one ghosting tale. If you have your […]
Potential Pitfall in Social Media Screening of Potential Hires
The Internet Age and, more specifically, the social media age have added a new element to the hiring process. Rather than relying predominantly on what employees say about themselves on their résumés and cover letters, or what their handpicked cheerleaders say about them in letters of recommendation, employers can easily type a candidate’s name into […]