SHRM Survey Findings: BackgroundChecking—The Use of Criminal BackgroundChecks in Hiring Decisions Do organizations conduct criminal background checks on job candidates? If they do, how often and under what circumstances? Courtesy: 2012 backgroundcheck criminal_final from shrm This study by the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 69 percent of companies claim to conduct criminal background checks onContinue reading “SHRM Report: Use of Background Checks in Hiring”
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10 Examples of Job Seekers Successfully Utilizing Social Media
10 Examples of Job Seekers Successfully Utilizing Social Media Posted on Doostang.com: Photo: Freedigitalphotos.net Ignoring social media in your job search can be detrimental to landing a new job. Not only is it important to get active on these platforms, but you may also need to step outside of your comfort zone in order toContinue reading “10 Examples of Job Seekers Successfully Utilizing Social Media”
8 Money Questions to Ask When Considering a Job Offer
You made it through the screening process and interview, and now the job offer is on the table. Congratulations! Between the offer and your first day on the job leaves one step—discussing compensation and benefits. Unfortunately, job seekers shy away from this—something so crucial to their future. New hires (both men and women) are soContinue reading “8 Money Questions to Ask When Considering a Job Offer”
Retaining Employees is Cheaper Than Hiring New Ones [Infographic]
If you think that hiring new employees will give you back the lost productivity when the tough economic times have passed, you are kidding yourself. Employee retention is the key to keeping above water in a downturn; loyalty and morale is always higher when an employer invests in the existing workforce. Recruitment, hiring and trainingContinue reading “Retaining Employees is Cheaper Than Hiring New Ones [Infographic]”
Part-Time Workers: A "New Normal" in Hospitality, Retail
After years of being battered by a slow economy, retailers and the hospitality industry are beginning to see a “new normal”—relying more on part-time workers to help keep costs in check. These groups of employees are asked to be extremely flexible—available to cover various shifts, often at a moment’s notice. This new aspect of temporaryContinue reading “Part-Time Workers: A "New Normal" in Hospitality, Retail”
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