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The most popular company policies
Most employee handbooks include policies like anti-discrimination, confidentiality, code of conduct and attendance. Though those...
How recruiters and hiring managers can work together
Recruiters and hiring managers share a common goal: finding great candidates as quickly as possible. In a perfect world, their c...
How to explain your structured interview process to candidates
Structured interviews, while more rigid, offer a fair, consistent, and objective hiring process. To make candidates comfortable,...
Are employee referral bonuses worth it?
Employee referral bonuses can be an effective tool for incentivizing employees to refer potential candidates. However, the effec...
The problems with employee integrity tests
Integrity tests aim to measure honesty, dependability, and work ethic, but they come with several challenges. These include pote...
Holacracy after the hype: lessons for business
It has often been tough to separate Holacracy from its accompanying hype. The alternative management system, meant to distribute...
11 recruiting email mistakes to avoid
To make your recruiting emails to candidates more effective, all you need to do is go back to the basics. Forget fancy words or ...
The dishonest myth of work-life balance
There are some truly bad ideas that are nonetheless born survivors. The notion of “work-life balance,” popularized in the 1980s,...
Why EEO statements fall short
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) statement reflects a company's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. However, it's ...
The pros & cons of interview scorecards
Interview scorecards aid in structured interviews, providing a consistent method to evaluate candidates. They enhance focus, fai...
Pre-employment testing: pros and cons
Pre-employment testing can predict the quality of hire under certain conditions. These tests should be legal, job-related, and w...
Employee monitoring: to track or not to track?
As anyone who has ever worked in the corporate world knows, it’s easy to clock up a 9-5 day and get absolutely nothing done. Bef...