Human Resources Legal Glossary for Dummies
Whether you’re a seasoned HR aficionado or fresh out of school, there are endless practices, techniques, and terminology to learn in human resources. When implementing screening programs for many of our clients, there are often terms presented to them that they aren’t...
How to Recruit the Best College Graduates and Young Professionals
With every new generation comes new skills, advanced technology, varied ways of communicating, and countless other useful tools. Recruiting young talent should be an exciting process for companies to invite a fresh perspective to any work environment. Place your...
6 Tips for Better Phone Interviews
Phone interviews are a great preliminary screening tool prior to scheduling an in-person meeting. You can’t be distracted by a nice watch or firm handshake—it’s all about the value of the applicants’ experience and how well they articulate their responses. Phone...
Unemployment is Astoundingly Low. What Does That Mean for You?
Only good news seems to be coming out of the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics these days. The U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in the last 10 years, reaching 4.0% earlier this month. As economic indicators go, that’s an excellent one—particularly if...
These are the Best 3 Benefits for Attracting Employees in 2018
In case you hadn’t noticed, unemployment is currently the lowest it’s been in decades. It’s a job seeker’s employment market right now in the United States, leaving employers scrambling to attract the best talent for new and open positions. Too many businesses make...
Is It Practical to Trust Your Gut in Important Hiring Decisions?
Picture this: You’re interviewing a new applicant for a job at your company, but you can’t help but feel that something is off. The candidate says all the right things, and her resume is perfect for the job. The only problem is, your gut tells you otherwise. Should...
How to Attract the Best Workers with Unemployment at its Lowest
The U.S. labor market is as tight as it’s been in recent memory, with the national unemployment rate falling to an 18-year low at the end of May. Regions known for high economic activity, including Houston, have even seen unemployment rates better than the national...
Why Are Job Candidates Ghosting You?
Does this sound familiar? You interview candidates for a job opening, you find a qualified applicant who fits the bill, he or she has a good interview, and after careful consideration, your company extends an employment offer—except you never hear back. For days or...
