Changing Times: Hiring Managers Are Hiring Ex-Cons
New research shows that hiring managers are becoming more accepting of candidates with criminal records in the wake of the recruiting crisis.
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New DOL Guidance Sounds Cautionary Tone on ESG Considerations for Retirement Plans
The Department of Labor (DOL)’s latest pronouncement on factoring in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) elements when making retirement plan investments was interpreted by many in the industry as another in a series of presidential administration swings on the extent to which plan fiduciaries can consider collateral benefits beyond investment returns.
Robots Need Not Apply
A recent study suggests that while automation will not be going away anytime soon, it will create new jobs that require new and different skills.
New Harassment, Pay, and Background Check Laws Taking Effect in Washington
Four new laws set to take effect on June 7 in Washington will affect gender pay equity, sexual harassment, and criminal background checks.
5 Things to Look for When Reviewing a Thin Résumé
When looking for potential candidates, you’ve probably come across a thin résumé—a résumé that could be promising, if only it contained more information.
4 Ways to Leverage Technology and Change the Way You Recruit
First impressions matter, and the biggest mistake hiring managers can make is to ignore the importance of how they recruit. In today’s world of social media and company review sites, if even just one candidate has a bad experience (during any point in his or her hiring process), the world can hear about it. And […]
Well-Being Programs Aim to Increase Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction
New research finds companies continue to leverage and expand well-being programs to create healthier and more productive workforces. It also finds financial incentives play a key role in the success of well-being programs.
Shootings and Violence in the Workplace: What You Need to Know (Part 1)
Upsettingly, active shooter drills are becoming commonplace in schools across the United States. And after the workplace shooting that happened at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California, on April 3, active shooter drills are going to become commonplace at various companies, too.
How Mentees Can Identify Bad Advice and What to Do About It
Mentors offer so much to mentees and can be extremely pivotal to their mentees’ success. But sometimes, regardless of their good intentions, they can offer their mentees extremely bad advice.
‘Sales Enablement’ Is on the Rise: Different Types of Coaching to Better Enable Sales Teams
Sales enablement has gone from being used by 19% of companies in 2013 to 59% in 2017. And for good reason—there’s a direct correlation between sales enablement disciplines and attaining sales quotas. Companies that implement enablement programs reach revenue goals at a rate more than 8% higher than those that do not.