As a hiring manager, you cringe when you see gaps in employment. Thoughts of laziness, poor work ethic, difficult personality, or even trustworthiness creep into your assumptions. To avoid wasting...
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A 2021 survey of 150 employers from various industries sheds light on what employers are currently offering for employee benefits, specifically with respect to challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Are you struggling to recruit qualified candidates for open positions? While much of this may be due to a tight labor market, it could be symptomatic of your limited recruiting...
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While many companies have had to tighten their budgets due to the ongoing pandemic, they’ve simultaneously increased responsibilities for HR to recruit and retain key talent. This creates a need...
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Finding the right person for the right job can be an arduous and time-consuming task. While many companies have experienced recruiting efficiencies and convenience by offering an employee referral bonus,...
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Virtual interviews may be a necessity for today’s work environment, but even outside a pandemic they’re still advantageous. For example, virtual interviews offer job seekers more opportunities than what’s logistically...
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination, as outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While 21...
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What do you do when your workforce is shrinking or disinterested in your industry? While this has become a common problem among many blue-collar trades, here are three defenses to...
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Have you ever been called for a reference check on a former employee? What can you say? Be sure you’re only asking and answering the right (and legal) questions. Watch...
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Is discriminating against a job applicant ever legal? Stratus.hr HR consultant Brad Fagergren takes on this topic in this #AskanHRExpert video. The title to this post isn’t a typo: obesity...
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