Many people in our country have been hurt and are hurting for way, way too long. Yes, wounds are inflicted as people engage in the broader society. And we have to be honest and say, they’re also inflicted in the workplace…in your workplace. You, especially if you’re a leader, have the power to make significant, […]
Read More →Studies have shown that well-managed, diverse teams outperform homogenous teams. But, even companies with the best intentions struggle to create the inclusive workforces they say they seek. Since bias in recruitment, selection and development is extremely hard to eliminate, HBR recommends interrupting it. The first step is to understand how bias plays out in everyday workplace interactions. For […]
Read More →Diverse teams outperform homogenous teams. According to Harvard Business Review, they’re more committed, have higher collective intelligence, and are better at making decisions and solving problems. Diversity starts with inclusive hiring practices. Here are two to consider. Insist on a truly diverse candidate pool. Not just one person of color or one white woman. Why? HBR says research shows that the odds […]
Read More →This week’s reports have focused on interrupting workplace bias. According to Harvard Business Review, hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce comes with many proven benefits. To get an inclusive staff you must start with hiring. Here are two ways to adjust your practices. Limit referral hiring. Hiring from within or from employee’s social networks can perpetuate homogeneity. Instead, actively […]
Read More →John Vlastelica, former recruiting director for Amazon and Expedia, and founder of the Recruiting Toolbox says all hiring managers want their recruiters to be more strategic, but many fall short. In a recent Society of Human Resource Management article, Vlastelica offered recruiters these three low-cost, practical tips to improve their hiring outcomes. Get hiring managers involved […]
Read More →A recent article from McKinsey & Company urges businesses to rethink their approach to hiring, education and retention. They suggest a focus on life-long employability to save money and reduce turnover. How? When hiring, think competence, not college. Degrees aren’t the end-all-be-all for every job, nor do they guarantee mastery of a body of knowledge. Look to coding boot […]
Read More →According to Gallup, today’ employees treat their job search like they treat their shopping. They have lots of information and options, and they don’t see the need to settle for a job that’s not right for them. Central to today’s job search: company culture, lifestyle compatibility, the ability to make a difference and transparency. If your culture is […]
Read More →If your company is hiring and the job posting doesn’t include a salary range, you may be turning off good candidates. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 70% of job seekers surveyed by LinkedIn said they want to know salary information up front. Glassdoor.com backs this up with their survey — 76% of […]
Read More → If your company values collaboration over independence, Fast Company recommends that hiring managers ask the following questions to find the people who are the best fit for your collaborative culture. Tell me about a time you worked with a team. What was your approach to collaborating with your teammates? What role did you play […]
Read More →Is your company’s culture shifting and evolving? If the answer is yes, and you’re in the process of hiring new people, here are the questions Fast Company recommends asking during interviews. Tell me about a time you encountered a difficult problem you didn’t know how to solve. Give me an example of a time when […]
Read More → If your company boasts an entrepreneurial culture, Fast Company offers these tips to help you find people who will best fit in. To assess a candidate’s ability to work in an independent environment, ask questions like: Tell me about a project you planned and executed with little or no supervision. What approach did you […]
Read More →When hiring, know what your company culture is and, if it’s changing, what you want it to become. Fast Company has identified three different company cultures and a structured method for hiring those who best fit. The independent entrepreneurial culture is best for people who are resourceful and thrive on autonomy. The collaborative culture is […]
Read More → Is Your Mature Brand or Field A Turn Off to Young Candidates? Is your industry having trouble appealing to younger job candidates? Is it difficult to grab attention away from glamorous tech and start-up businesses? As Fast Company’s Bill Taylor writes in the Harvard Business Review, attracting young talent starts when they’re in college. […]
Read More →It’s happened to all of us. We submit our resume or apply for a position only to be left hanging. We have no idea whether we’re still in the running or if we should cross that opportunity off the list. If that sounds familiar, you’ll love the new “candidate experience platform” Johnson and Johnson just […]
Read More →Are your job descriptions for new hires filled with unrealistic and overly specific hiring specifications? An article from The Society for Human Resource Management says recruiters call these “Purple Squirrels.” Steven Linder, The Workplace Group’s talent acquisition and development partner, explains that things have evolved since the job market changed due to the recession. Many […]
Read More →Sometimes there can be a drastic difference between the culture you’re exposed to when you’re being recruited vs the actual organization’s culture once you’re hired. It’s not unusual for companies to present themselves as ideal when they’re trying to lure high-quality candidates. If a company wines and dines you, and tells you how terrific their […]
Read More →Does your company become something other than what it really is during the recruiting process? Do you pull out all the stops to attract the best talent, treat them to expensive dinners or make promises of work-life balance and unlimited growth opportunities? If that’s consistent with what job applicants will see when they sign on, […]
Read More →How To Dig Beneath The Surface of The Polished Resume and Interview Skills Sometimes we make the wrong hiring decision, regardless of how thorough our interview process is or how outstanding the candidate’s resume appears. Organization Development Coach Douglas Bush offers these three questions – in addition to the interview — that can help determine […]
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