Blogs
Benefits & Compensation, Regulations & Compliance
Is the Salary History Question
The question of a prospective new hire’s salary history is on the cusp of becoming extinct. For many years, employers have asked the question of their applicants, “What is your current salary?” The information gained from the inquiry has either helped companies weed out candidates who had too large of salary requirements or hire an individual at a bargain rate. However, lawmakers believe that this type of data continues to fuel the wage gap between men and women, and majorities and minorities.
Blogs
Hiring & Onboarding
Pre-Employment Screening
Regardless of the size of your business, pre-employment screening is a necessary component of your hiring practice to avoid lawsuits and costly hiring mistakes. Gone are the days of a simple reference check and a few phone calls to screen new employees. Amid many different types of concerns, pre-employment screening has been gaining ground as an important component of the hiring process.
Blogs
Leadership & Management, Training & Performance
When Disaster Strikes
Given the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, we felt compelled to stress the importance of having a disaster preparedness plan in place for your organization. Whether an emergency strikes during business hours or in the wee hours of the morning, a documented plan will alleviate some of the stress that is expected in the wake of an emergency.
Blogs
Regulations & Compliance
EEO-1 Reporting: Are you ready for the Revisions?
It is that time of the year again, and the EEO-1 Reporting season is upon us. Are you aware of the revisions that have been implemented beginning with the 2017 reporting year?
Blogs
Hiring & Onboarding, Leadership & Management
The NEW Generational Workplace
It’s May 2017 which means thousands of high school and college students are graduating and, if not already, will be flooding the workforce looking for a job. As business owners, hiring managers and co-workers we all have the same fears… what will this new generation bring to the workplace? How will we interact with so many different viewpoints? Who are these people? Why do they think they know everything? When will they actually contribute?
Blogs
Hiring & Onboarding, Leadership & Management
Finding Talent That Fits – Establish Your Brand
I have seen this quote more times than I can accurately count over the last year or so. Character is important and not something you can teach. Finding someone who fits with your organization’s values and culture is equally as important and equally unteachable.
Blogs
Training & Performance
Terminating With Ease
Terminating an employee can be the most difficult thing to do for most managers, but if conducted in a professional manner, with proper preparation, you can get through the conversation feeling confident and self-assured.
