Hiring & Onboarding

Lying on a job application is nothing new.  But, with the economy in turmoil and jobs more difficult to secure, the amount of people who take chances and exaggerate on a resume or application has grown exponentially. It is estimated that 40% of people applying for a job have exaggerated some of their resume.  Once you post […]

Whether it’s a Debbie Downer, Nasty Nellie, Mean Merle, or Unpleasant…Ulysses? -negative attitudes (and the employees they belong to) can be toxic to the workplace. Everyone has worked with someone they didn’t like --that’s totally normal and to be expected. There are some people, though, that gets under everyone's skin and make the workday unbearable. […]

After years of financial and growth gloom and doom, things may be looking up for business owners and job-seekers alike. According to a recent Manpower survey, 22% of U.S. Employers are planning to add staff this year. This is a four-year high. Suppose you are among the 22% ready to make the leap, congratulations! These lucky […]

Phone Screening: The Unsung Hero of the Selection Process Until recently, conducting a job candidate phone screen was an overlooked or minor part of the employee screening process. But lengthy, in-depth phone screen calls are becoming the norm. Some companies devote an hour or more to conducting the kind of discussion that only takes place […]

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to easily pick up on the telltale signs that an interview is going south...fast?  Let's face it; job interviews can be as nerve-wracking for the interviewer as they are for the interviewee. They are generally crammed into schedules that are already too busy, and can often be unpredictable. […]

What is it about interviews that make us think we can cross our fingers and "wing it?"  Maybe it's the chemistry we feel with applicants, their impressive appearance, or maybe it's because we don't have the time to prepare. Really?  C’mon!  A bad hiring process not only costs your company its professional reputation, but it […]