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Top 7 reasons why the wrong people get hired

06/01/2011
Nobody ever sets out to make a bad hire. But it happens, even to the best hiring managers. From managers’ inadequate preparation to misguided hiring criteria to misreading applicants’ credentials, here are the seven biggest reasons for hiring decisions that bomb.

How to improve the job candidate experience

05/06/2011
How would you grade your organization’s application process? Tracking the candidate experience can improve it and enhance your organization’s HR brand among potential applicants. First step: Solicit feedback from candidates about their experiences with recruiting, application, interviewing and web site interaction.

What can we ask job applicants? We want to make sure they can physically perform the work

04/20/2011
Q. We are looking to hire several new workers in our receiving department. The job will require lifting heavy boxes. Can we ask applicants about any current medical conditions or disabilities that would prevent them from doing so? Can we ask applicants to pass a physical test to see if they can fulfill the requisite job duties?

Employing Minors: Federal Law & Legal Best Practices

04/19/2011
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Hire education: A step-by-step guide to legally safe hiring practices

04/08/2011
Employers operate in an increasingly complex legal environment, made all the more difficult by the tough economy. Hiring has emerged as a particular trouble spot. Here are the key liability hot spots you must watch out for in the hiring process:

Dirty Dozen: 12 manager mistakes that spark lawsuits

03/03/2011
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Are resumes going the way of the dinosaur?

02/16/2011
Job search tools are always changing, and according to HR managers surveyed recently, the traditional resume may be on its way out. Thirty-six percent of respondents believe resumes will eventually be replaced by profiles on networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook…

Can I ask about attendance without violating ADA?

02/07/2011
Q. When interviewing prospective employees, will I violate the ADA by asking how many days of work they missed during the past year at their prior jobs?

Hire education: Filling job positions without inviting lawsuits

01/14/2011

Employers operate in an increasingly complex legal environment, made all the more difficult by the tough economy. Hiring has emerged as a particular trouble spot. You need to hire and maintain a skilled and productive workforce, but you must watch out for legal liability that can surface in the process.

Insist that managers conduct interviews–even if they ‘know’ who’s best for the job

01/14/2011

Supervisors may think they know all the candidates for promotion so well they can select one without actually interviewing the interested employees. That’s a big mistake. Chances are, if one of the disappointed applicants sues, the supervisor will have to answer very specific questions about the hiring process.