HR Best Practices – Page 19 – My Thoughts Exactly

TMI? The risks of recruiting using social media profiles

For recruitment and hiring, social media platforms can provide employers and human resources departments a wealth of information about would-be candidates. But is it truly wise to use social media to make hiring decisions? There may be risks involved in relying on online sources that provide TMI—too much information—when choosing your next employee.

The Art of the Stay Interview

Does your company perform stay interviews? If not, they may be missing a valuable resource; to learn how employees really feel — and perhaps discover the secret of profitability! No one will dispute the importance of a good interview; it can be the core of a company’s recruitment strategy. In fact, good hiring practices—highlighted by a strong interviewContinue reading “The Art of the Stay Interview”

Are YOU On the “Naughty” Employee List?

As an employee, which list are you on—Naughty or Nice? The best employees are trustworthy, responsible, proactive, unconventional and industrious; they possess a variety of qualities that may ruffle the feathers of higher-ups, even though they provide the one thing every company needs—results. These qualities are not on any performance appraisal, but are on everyone’s NiceContinue reading “Are YOU On the “Naughty” Employee List?”

Are YOU On the "Naughty" Employee List?

Behavioral Interviewing: How to Be a STAR!

“Tell me about a time you solved a problem.” An interviewer who has never uttered these words is simply missing an opportunity—and is only performing half an interview. This question, and all the different ways it can be worded, is at the heart of the behavioral interview, and gets to root of a company’s currentContinue reading “Behavioral Interviewing: How to Be a STAR!”