It is no secret applicants tend to exaggerate (even outright lie) on resumes and application. As a result, personality testing has become a big part of today’s second-step employment screening process. Companies find a qualified applicant who does well on an interview, but then the applicant fails the personality test. Companies consider the personality test as a useful tool to weed out liars and those who might not fit within the company culture. But did you know how you conduct this type of testing can be illegal? It’s true.
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Even though we provide staffing for companies, a salary or hourly wage has to be determined by you- the employer. Sometimes, depending on the type of staffing we’re providing, negotiating will come into the mix. Well, if you’ve never had the “joy” of negotiating money with an employee, here are a few tips;
1. Throw out your numbers first. Yes, numbers! You have to be clear what your range is. So, you might say to an employee that you’re willing to negotiate a raise between 10 and 20 percent based… Read more
My business is the HR business. I have to advocate for both employers and employees. Team building exercises tend to really help when it comes to meshing these two sides together. There are several resources online for team building advice. If you simply Google the term “free team building exercises” over a million hits come up. Just check out this link! https://www.google.com/search?q=free+team+building+exercises&rlz=1C1SKPL_enUS447&oq=free+team+building+exercises&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.777j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8I’ve spent a day or two looking through all the free advice online. While some tips are great, there are a lot of bad ideas out there. Some… Read more
Our company is in a unique position. We help companies connect with employees. And we help job seekers connect with employment. While our blog often stresses open positions, what companies can improve upon to retain employees, etc. – we’d like to use today’s blog post to cover the traits of great employees. Some forms of unemployment can’t be prevented. However, poor performance can. Here are some tips to ponder over the Labor Day weekend when it comes to improving your employable game.
Start with becoming more accountable. No one likes… Read more
These days the term ‘helicopter mom’ is be applied to everything in a variety of ways. I’ve heard people say ‘helicopter manager’ or ‘helicopter neighbor’ and so on. But what does this mean and is it really a bad thing?
Basically, helicopter is a nicer (I guess?) way of saying micro-manager. So, we have to examine if being a micro-manager really is a bad thing, especially in the work place. Micro-managing can actually help some employees. But, you have to use this tool, like any tool, appropriately.
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You have to conduct an interview. And, you’re just as nervous as the candidate. Or, maybe you’re not. Either way- don’t let nerves or lack of nerves impact the interview.
Studies show one of the worst ways to conduct an interview is by performing it a coffee shop. Yes, at a coffee shop. Many employers are trying to use the Google model to rearrange their work culture. And, while Google receives high praise for their work environment, trying to put someone at ease by conducting a coffee shop interview isn’t… Read more
