Recruiting

Emerging issue: Hiring bias against homeless

02/06/2013

Employers in three states—Connecticut, Illinois and Rhode Island—must comply with what may be the nation’s most unique employment-related laws. Each of those states has a “Homeless Bill of Rights” that bans employment discrimination against homeless people.

10 interview questions, online tests to help identify problem-solving managers

01/16/2013

Don’t assume that management applicants with top references and experience have great analytical skills. Instead, find out for yourself by asking some of these questions.

Abbott touts innovation to recruit, retain scientists

01/16/2013

Abbott Laboratories’ strategy for recruiting and retaining employees reaches beyond touting its health, retirement and work/life benefits. The Abbott Park, Ill., pharmaceutical company gives equal play to its employees’ cutting-edge research.

How to turn your top employees into your top recruiters

10/19/2012

Need to hire new talent but only have a bare-bones recruiting budget? Here is a checklist of low- and no-cost recruiting ideas that work in a strong economy, but are especially appropriate when money is tight.

Using video as a recruiting tool: Why & how

10/18/2012

To stand out in today’s fast-paced world, organizations are realizing the importance of creating a compelling and engaging recruitment and employment branding strategy. Many best-in-class organizations are using video to reach their target audiences.

Create a winning team with a ‘Moneyball’ approach to hiring

09/18/2012

In the 2011 film Moneyball, Billy Beane, general manager of baseball’s low-budget Oakland A’s, assembled a winning team by going against conventional wisdom. He chose players based on analysis and evidence—not “gut feelings.” He also focused—as any leader should—on how each new player’s personality, talents and abilities would mesh to meet the team goals. Here are five tips for building a successful team:

Chrysler hopefuls connect via revamped career site

09/03/2012

Chrysler is inviting prospective employees to test drive the company, its products and its culture through a revamped career website that puts would-be staff in touch with those already on board.

Show applicants a career path for each job

08/17/2012

As a recruiting tool, more employers have begun including a sentence or two about the typical career path of the job at the end of each job listing.

Online portal helps Hertz attract military hires

06/19/2012

To boost its hiring of military veterans, Hertz has launched a website devoted to recruiting them and their spouses. Hertz participates in the White House job-creating coalition known as “Joining Forces,” and has pledged to hire hundreds of returning veterans over the next few years.

Recruiting edge: Video games firm ignores resumes

05/14/2012

Recruiters for video games company IGN Entertainment don’t care if would-be employees went to college or have experience with another firm. They’re looking for raw talent. The media company has kicked off a “no résumés allowed” recruitment program—the Code-Foo Challenge.