5 interview questions to stop using immediately, and what to ask instead

• April 13, 2021

Many common interview questions are outdated, ineffective, and in some cases illegal. If you haven't updated your list recently, it's time to do so.

7 job description writing best practices to find the perfect candidate

• March 31, 2021

When writing job descriptions, implement these simple best practices to find the perfect candidate, and discourage the wrong one from even applying.

5 questions to ask yourself before posting 2021 summer internships

• March 22, 2021

Internships aren't about coffee runs any longer. Consider these 5 questions to get the most value out of your 2021 internships and stay legally compliant.

How to apply diverse hiring practices to your business

• March 08, 2021

Implementing diverse hiring practices is a must for most organizations, but how to do so successfully and while avoiding legal pitfalls can be less clear.

4 ways hiring managers can assess a candidate’s soft skills

• February 18, 2021

Hard skills can be trained, but other things are harder to learn. Assessing a candidate's soft skills is vital to ensuring a new hire is a good match.

The top 7 trends you need to know when hiring in 2021

• February 01, 2021

Hiring in 2021 comes with some familiar sights from 2020, but a few new trends could throw you for a loop if you're not prepared.

Making the case for a structured onboarding program

• January 26, 2021

Every company needs a structured onboarding program. It's hard to find the right person, don't lose them because of a poor first impression.

Engage new hires by telling your organization’s story

• December 09, 2020

Increase new hire retention and engagement by sharing your organization's story during onboarding to create a connection.

You should be spending more time onboarding

• December 03, 2020

Many companies gloss over the onboarding process - and it has consequences. Improve employee retention, company profits, and more with better onboarding.

Managing young workers in the new working world

• November 04, 2020

Guiding employees new to the working world has always been a challenge, but the pandemic has created additional concerns.

Get the real reason why a candidate left their job

• October 29, 2020

Don’t accept a tried-and-true answer at face value. Here’s how to probe for a deeper, more complete explanation about a departure.

Virtual onboarding: The new way to welcome your recent hires

• October 26, 2020

COVID-19 requires the hiring process be updated to prepare for virtual onboarding. Learn to onboard employees virtually without sacrificing the experience.

Hire right with Motivation Based Interviewing

• August 21, 2020

Motivation based interviewing helps you hire high performers with the attitude, passion and skill set to thrive. Learn how MBI can improve your hiring process.

10 common onboarding mistakes that deflate new hires

• June 18, 2020

Companies making any of these 10 onboarding mistakes leave new hires with a bad early impression that can be hard to shake.

Blue-collar labor shortage: How top employers are avoiding it

• March 06, 2020

Some employers are succeeding in retaining the laborers and tradespeople they need despite the growing shortage of blue-collar workers. Here's how they do it.

The workplace culture checklist: 8 steps to recruit & retain the best

• February 28, 2020

In this strong economy, it's vital managers to do their part in creating a strong workplace culture. Here's a look at eight factors to get there.

Interview questions to ask when hiring for remote positions

• February 05, 2020

Figuring out interview questions to ask a candidate applying for a remote position at your company involves covering two essential areas. First, you need to gather...

AI hiring: Is it legally safe?

• January 22, 2020

If the hype is to be believed, the artificial intelligence hiring era should be the dawn of perfect meritocracy. But is that really the case?

Are military spouses the answer to your staffing problems?

• November 22, 2019

While many are experiencing difficulty filling jobs, one segment of the population continuously posts an unemployment rate around 24% —military spouses.

Should you rehire a former employee?

• November 06, 2019

Can you consider former employees for rehire? Absolutely. But keep these real-life court cases in mind when it comes to rehiring.