By Michael Heller – Social Hire If you had to define ‘performance review,’ could you? What is a performance review, how do you write one, and what performance review statistics and questions are worth looking into? This guide is a quick rundown of it all. Performance reviews are exactly what they say they are… but… read more

By Oliver Hurcum-UndercoverRecruiter The interview is the part of the recruitment process where you really get to know the candidate. What motivates them? Can they think on the spot? Are they a good cultural fit? However, to figure out whether they’re right for the job it’s not enough just to listen to their answers. You… read more

By: Run ADP When you need a manager, filling the opening with an internal candidate can save valuable time, energy, and money. But, you shouldn’t just stick an employee, even a high performing one, in a manager’s role and expect them to succeed. Employees need to be groomed and trained to be successful managers. Here… read more

By: Brandon Stanley – RecruitLoop Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Brandon Stanley. His opinions are his own. Seriously: how do you know if someone has better potential than another candidate? I’m not talking about writing skills, technical skills, and specific industry-related skills. Those, you can measure. What about the candidate’s skills to… read more

runADP Many employers use drug testing to help maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. When conducting drug tests, employers must comply with ever evolving federal, state, and local laws. Below, we present several common scenarios to test your knowledge on some of the laws impacting drug testing. Choose the answer you think is… read more

runADP Employers have discretion to address on-duty misconduct by employees, as long as they are consistent and do so in a nondiscriminatory manner. But, what about activities that occur while employees are off-duty? Below we address whether employers can consider an employee’s off-duty conduct when making employment decisions. Lawful Off-Duty Conduct: Several states, including but… read more

By: Keith Ferrazzi – LinkedIn The role of the manager is currently undergoing a transformation. Historically, managers embraced the role of coach and mentor. Through informal conversations during the commute to work, over a coffee break, or while enjoying a burger after hours, managers passed along crucial information and knowledge about the organization’s culture. Even… read more

By run-ADP Over the past few years, paid sick leave laws have been one of the biggest employment law trends among states and local jurisdictions. The proliferation of these laws can be especially challenging for employers that are subject to multiple laws with differing requirements. Here are answers to some common questions about paid sick… read more

By: Karim Ansari – UndercoverRecruiter Calculating the return on investment of your employer brand has notoriously been very tricky. The value and impact of your efforts can be hard track. Therefore justifying investing your company’s time, money and resources on your employer brand to your boss becomes a real issue. As employer branding experts, we… read more