Hiring managers are often challenged with trying to keep too many balls in the air that it can be overwhelming to conduct a thorough interview process when they need to fill an urgent hiring need. It can be tempting to hire quickly just to get the position filled in the hopes that the candidate will […]
Ask Dave: Recruiting – Conducting Background Checks
Question: I heard the new Massachusetts CORI law went into effect on May 4, 2012 and I’m wondering if our company should now conduct CORI checks or other background checks? Answer: Even if an employer is not legally required to conduct CORI checks or other forms of background checks, there are good business reasons to consider doing […]
Recruiting Legal Compliance
Question: Our building is looking for a new Facilities Director. Is there any problem with including the following language in our advertisement? “Facilities Director sought to conduct minor equipment/building repairs (either routine or emergency) including carpentry, plumbing and electrical.” Answer: Yes there is. Conducting minor equipment/building repairs (either routine or emergency) to include carpentry, plumbing, […]
HR Carnival – Exceptional Workplace
Insight Performance is so excited to be hosting our first HR Carnival. There is an amazing group of HR bloggers out there and this carnival will not disappoint! The topic for this carnival is exceptional workplaces. Beyond legal compliance and day to day HR operations, one goal of human resources is to motivate and improve the […]
Legal Compliance for Summer Internships
Spring is in the air…which means Summer is not far behind! If you plan to hire Summer Interns, here are some things to consider: Summer interns are generally required to earn at least minimum wage. College credits are not an accepted form of compensation and can not be offered in lieu of compensation. Should you […]
Recruiting – Interview Etiquette for Employers
Much is written in the recruiting process about interview etiquette for candidates – dress appropriately, bring a fresh copy of your resume, be on time, have questions prepared, etc – the list goes on. But, what about the Interviewer or Employer? Employers should be held to the same “Emily Post” standards as applicants! How many times are […]
Recruiting Highlight – How Do You Value the “Thank You” Note?
I can’t tell you how many times I receive a thank you note from someone I’ve recently interviewed and it’s riddled with errors. Once I see those errors, it’s difficult for me to overcome and typically their candidacy falls to the bottom of the pack, even if they were previously a top candidate. Am I […]
Enhance your Recruiting Process with Interview Presentations
Employee Programs: Equalizing The Workforce – Do Quotas Work?
With the country’s Affirmative Action plan’s annual reporting (EEO1) due at the end of the month, the idea of equality in the workforce comes into question and how to best ensure equal representation, especially in the higher level positions. Affirmative Action was implemented as a way to promote equal opportunity to all employees regardless of […]
Is it Time to Rethink your Job Interview Questions?
Recently an article was published on www.mainstreet.com about the Ten Companies with the Toughest Interview Questions, questions that would make anyone nervous if they were put on the spot and asked these questions in a job interview. The idea is to see how people think on their feet, how they decipher a problem or issue, and how they […]
