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Giving interview feedback: the dos and don’ts
The dos of giving interview feedback include telling the truth, writing creatively, being tactful, praising when possible, and a...
How can we fix tech recruiting?
Technology fancies itself a meritocracy—more so than any other industry. In theory, coding ability is all you need to land a cod...
Addressing interview red flags
Malcolm Gladwell famously wrote in his bestselling book, ‘Blink,’ that “the key to good decision making is not knowl...
How to assess soft skills in an interview
How can you tell whether a candidate who looks good ‘on paper’ will be good ‘in person’? Soft skills make all the difference. So...
Ideas for a successful recruiting event
Planning a successful recruitment event involves clear communication, effective promotion, and creating a conducive environment ...
Money for nothing: are we ready for universal basic income?
Several years ago I went to visit a radical experiment in the remote west of Kenya near the shores of Lake Victoria. A handful o...
How to spot disengaged employees
What makes disengaged employees stand out? They’re unlikely to send you a memo, although you can get some insight from employee ...
How to read candidate body language in an interview
Reading body language during interviews can provide valuable insights into a candidate's personality and demeanor. However, it's...
How to create an employee retention program
Creating an effective employee retention program involves measuring turnover rates, implementing fair compensation strategies, f...
Addressing resume red flags
Resume red flags aren’t necessarily grounds for instantly disqualifying candidates. However, they may give you more insight into...
9 common interviewer mistakes that put off candidates
Interviewers can get away with mistakes more easily than interviewees. Candidates are supposed to stress about how to create a p...
How to get employees to actually take vacation
A vacation? What’s that? In 2015, more than half of American workers didn’t use all of their paid vacation days. In comparison, ...