Interview Tips for Recruiters and Hiring Managers
There are countless tips for candidates on how to conduct themselves during job interviews, but few tips for people sitting on the other side of the desk.
Author: Paula Santonocito
Résumé Screening Is Not Very Effective
A new survey from staffing firm Robert Half suggests that companies may not be great at reviewing résumés.
Recruiting on a Snap Judgment
A recent survey finds nearly half of employers, 49 percent, know within the first five minutes of an interview if a candidate is a good or bad fit for a position, and only 8 percent take 30 minutes or longer to make up their mind.
Rookie Blunders: Illegal Interview Questions
The first legal danger zone you encounter with employees is preemployment inquiries. The questions you ask on application forms and during interviews can create significant legal problems. It’s easy to wander into danger, since many questions you might be tempted to ask run afoul of federal, state, and municipal laws.
Rejecting a Job Candidate Because of Body Language
Nonverbal cues say a lot, as seasoned interviewers know. But what cues are the most telling?
Hospitality Industry Rife with Gender Pay Gaps
The 2017 Restaurant Management Salary Survey Report, the third annual report from Gecko Hospitality, the largest hospitality recruiter in the United States, finds the gender pay gap is still widespread, with starting pay and bonuses for men considerably higher than for women.
Latest Family Benefit Trend: Fertility Treatment
When someone says family or family-friendly benefits, you usually think of health insurance, paid time off, flexible hours, and childcare assistance.
Developing an Effective Training Strategy
Employee training is an essential function for many businesses and most large businesses have a formal training function in place. Those that don’t would be well advised to consider one; in fact, even smaller organizations can benefit. Where do you start?
Filling the Tech Skills Gaps in 3 Steps
It’s no secret that the market for hiring technology talent is competitive and the pool of qualified candidates is limited. In the last few years, the IT industry has been plagued by an ever-growing skills gap. This gap is so prominent, that over 77 percent of organizations believe insufficient digital skills are a key obstacle […]
Companies Are Reviewing Pay Structures
The conversation about pay parity, encouraged by the entertainment industry, appears to have impacted other industries as well.