Federal Government Cracking Down on Hiring and Pay Discrimination
By Susan Schoenfeld The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced a number of settlements in enforcement cases against federal government contractors demonstrating a...
View ArticleRecent Enforcement Cases Signal Continued Enforcement Focus on Pay, Hiring
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced a number of settlements in enforcement cases against federal government contractors demonstrating a...
View ArticleOn the Chopping Block for Hiring and Pay Discrimination
By Susan Schoenfeld Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. Today, we’ll learn the...
View ArticleShared Talent Pools may be the Key to Finding In-demand Talent, says...
ManpowerGroup Solutions, the world’s largest Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider, announced in a press release, has released a new white paper, “Collaborating with Competitors: Sharing...
View ArticleKeeping Former Employee References Above Board
In yesterday’s Advisor, we explored some of the situations you might find yourself in should a former employee request a reference. Today, what you can do to keep the situation out of the courtroom....
View ArticleInterview Questions You Should Never Ask
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at impermissible preemployment inquiries. Today we’ll look at more inquiries that you may not have realized you need to avoid. Persons to Notify in Case of Emergency...
View ArticleBeing Mobile Recruiting-Friendly FTW
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned how more jobseekers are using their mobile devices to search for jobs and apply to them. That works great if a company’s employment site is mobile-friendly. But, what...
View ArticleEngage Passive Candidates by Developing and Driving your Employment Brand
By Susan Vitale, iCIMS Hiring the right talent is a competitive differentiator for any company. It requires a new way of thinking and a new set of tools to adapt to the disruptive force of social...
View ArticleAre Employers Required to Post Job Openings?
For some of us, posting a job opening both internally and externally is a given. We want to ensure that we have the largest possible applicant pool to choose from for a position. But for others,...
View ArticleAvoiding Language Discrimination in the Workplace
Have you heard of language discrimination? If not, you’re not alone; it’s not a commonly-discussed form of discrimination, but it’s important nonetheless because it relates directly to national origin...
View ArticleAmerica’s Most Wanted: Where to Find this Year’s ‘Hot Jobs’
As employers and job seekers take their respective positions in this year’s talent hunt, both can benefit from insight on which roles will be highly recruited for in the months ahead. To help both...
View ArticleHiring Heroes: How to Onboard Vets
With so many companies struggling to fill their open positions, you have to learn how to target specific audiences. A broad effort might not be as effective as a focused one—and one of those focuses...
View ArticleAttracting Veterans and Wounded Warrior Programs
In Yesterday’s Advisor, we explored some of the best ways to approach hiring veterans. Today we’ll explore the advantages of wounded warrior projects. Official wounded warrior programs are sponsored by...
View ArticleWhat Is IRCA?
With immigration continually in the news, it’s important for employers to understand their obligations when it comes to hiring immigrants. In short, employers have the obligation to ensure they’re only...
View ArticleHow to Clarify Leadership Potential and Growth Through Natural Behavior
By Lee Ellis Carla, a senior Human Resources vice president of a Fortune 200 company, has the challenge of evaluating the natural leadership potential of several team members. She had worked with all...
View ArticleDo Personality Tests Really Work?
When it comes to the tricky task of hiring, you might recall a time when one candidate looked great on paper, aced the interview, then went on to be a less-than-great employee. Today we’ll hear from...
View ArticlePreemployment Personality Assessments Make All the Difference
In Yesterday’s Advisor, we explored how personality tests really function in the workplace. Today we’ll continue to look at just how these tests can really help you hire the right person for the...
View ArticleWhere are the Jobs? Steady Hiring Pace Expected in Q2
Announced in a press release, ManpowerGroup has released its latest Employment Outlook Survey. The survey indicates stable hiring plans among U.S. employers for the second quarter (Q2) of 2016. Taking...
View ArticleInterviewers Need to Be Strategic About Their Job Interview Questions
By Kathy Harris, Harris Allied The interview process is being transformed. Standard interview questions that fail to reveal information relating to an employee’s job performance, or potential “fit,”...
View ArticleAccidentally Discriminated While Hiring? The EEOC Can Still Sue You
In Yesterday’s Advisor we explored how accidental discrimination still occurs all the time during the hiring process. Today, we’ll see what that can mean for your company and how to avoid such a...
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