BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP August 28 20152005 — A decade ago, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and took the lives of at least 1,833 people. Nearly 500 miles from the worst of the devastation, InfoMart employees discussed Katrina with worry, fascination, and...
Many companies offer candidate screening services, but quality often varies. Some only offer a limited scope of background screening services. Others don’t follow industry best practices. Still others don’t conduct a wide enough inquiry to provide the information...
Technology enables hiring managers to do their jobs more efficiently than ever. While technology has also improved criminal record searches, hiring managers still encounter some limitations when handling this part of the employment process. Understanding how...
The main goal of the hiring process is to make sure that the most qualified candidate is selected for the available position at an organization or company. Human resource (HR) professionals spend a considerable amount of time reviewing applicant resumes and...
Employers in California need a stable pipeline of qualified candidates to fill available jobs. Vacant positions lead to overworked employees and lower productivity. Hiring managers are often under pressure to avoid these problems by quickening the interview...
As the economy improves, the job market becomes increasingly competitive. Although new jobs are being created, identifying qualified candidates for available positions grows more challenging for hiring managers. One reason for this is that job applicants want their...