Looking Beyond Skill Shortcomings
The concept of “hire for attitude, train for skill” might require a closer look. Certainly giving special attention to attitude seems reasonable, but you might want to think twice before you discount skills.
Author: HR Daily Advisor Staff
Vermont’s New Marijuana Law Won’t Require Employment Policy Changes
Portions of Vermont’s new law allowing people 21 or older to possess limited quantities of marijuana will take effect July 1, but the new law won’t require employers to change their policies or permit the use or possession of marijuana at work.
How to Spot Résumé Exaggeration and Lies
No one wants to feel fooled. No one wants to feel as though he or she was taken advantage of. If candidates make it through the recruitment process with false pretenses, it can feel like you’ve been duped. Worse, if they’ve misrepresented themselves, it could even mean they’re not actually qualified to do the job—and […]
Civil Rights Law Opens Door for DACA Recipients to File Alienage Discrimination Claims
In the past, employers were comfortable instituting policies that permitted them to refuse to hire Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with employment authorization. The policies were founded on the belief that since DACA recipients were not classified as “protected individuals” under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), employers had absolute discretion under the […]
Why Retention Counteroffers Can Be Counterproductive
It’s a real blow when valuable workers hand in their 2 weeks’ notice. Whether you had your suspicions or the resignation came out of the blue, you feel like you have to take action pronto—especially if those leaving are key players and have extensive knowledge of the company.
3 Long-Lasting Impacts of Effective Onboarding
If you’re approaching onboarding as a quick way to get forms signed and mandatory trainings completed, you’re missing out on a boatload of benefits. Sure, there are operational tasks that have to be completed when a new employee starts. But a thoughtful onboarding program can provide so much more. Effective onboarding can deliver results that […]
The Candidate Experience Has Never Been More Important
In a 2017 Candidate Experience Study, conducted by CareerBuilder, 78% of candidates stated that their general candidate experience was an indication of how a company treated its people. We might ask when the “experience” starts. Is it when the candidate first applies for a job? Or, does it begin when the candidate has already gone […]
Screening Candidates with Too Much Experience a Potential ADEA Violation
Can screening a candidate because they have too much experience become a legal problem? According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, yes it can.
It’s Time for HR to Plugin to Augmented Reality
What is augmented reality (AR)? With AR, an environment is created that has virtual elements added in (often superimposed) over existing views of the surroundings. This is usually accessed through a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, specialized glasses, or headset. The result is a situation in which the individual can continue to see what […]
New Research Shows Wellness and Well-Being Programs are Underused
Many organizations offer wellness and well-being programs to retain and engage employees. New research shows that 7 out of 10 organizations offer these programs. That research, conducted by Brandon Hall Group, looks at how they are used.