Back in January, very few people could have guessed that by March and April, most of the world would be in lockdown situations due to a global pandemic. The rapid spread of coronavirus that we’ve witnessed over the past month or so has impacted all areas of day to day life—business included. If you’re currently…
Many businesses are beginning to recognize the importance of having a diverse workforce. Companies are under more scrutiny than ever to show that their hiring and promotion processes are fair. Unfortunately, women are still often underrepresented at every level, and women of color are the least represented of all. If you’re getting all male applicants,…
World news in 2020 is dominated by one topic: the coronavirus. COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has affected virtually every aspect of our society. The world of business and economics has been hit harder than most, and the impacts have already been felt across the United States and overseas. But how will the outbreak…
The American workforce has changed a lot in recent years. These changes are driving big changes in the way companies hire new talent, with a new focus on automated hiring tools. These tools are helpful to both employers and applicants and have a huge impact on workforce trends as a whole. Here are 5 digital…
Did you know up to 85% of applicants lie on their resumes? So if you’re an employer asking yourself if pre-employment screenings are really necessary, the answer is likely yes. A pre-employment screening verifies information that job candidates have given your business via their application or resume. As well as identifying qualifications, this screening can…
As an employer, it is imperative to perform background checks to ensure that your employees meet the requirements or qualifications you’ve set. Background checks ensure you can properly vet your staff as well as maintain a safe and functional work environment. Unfortunately, the cost and time of a background check can be excessive, which sometimes…
Big cities can create a competitive job market, with a wealth of companies for job seekers to choose from. But what makes your company stand out? Every new hire can cost you multiple weeks worth of selecting, interviewing, and reviewing candidates, but the best and the brightest might still be passing you by. Here are…
A top priority for businesses nationwide during 2020 will undoubtedly be to build more diverse and inclusive environments within their workplaces. A diverse staff leads to greater innovation and stronger collaboration. However, the task of creating a more diverse workplace may bring up questions that you’re not always sure how to answer. To help, we’ve…
Hiring and firing is something that needs to be done with tact and care. Hiring the wrong person can cause all kinds of serious issues within your company. And, it can be an expensive and lengthy process to do in quick succession. As a hiring manager, there are some guidelines you should make sure to…
So you have hit the seasonal hiring period, and you’ve snagged yourself a great team. They are hard-working, always on time, have a range of skills that make your team more diverse, and the list goes on. A few of them stand out as all-stars—they meet all of the criteria you typically have for your…