In today’s market, it’s imperative to utilize interviewing techniques that will maximize your effectiveness in hiring the right people for the right roles. With more than 20 years’ experience as a top producer in the recruitment and search industry, I have found there are five secrets that are key to being a great interviewer. The… read more

BY COELI CARR, Freelance writer Leon Rbibo, co-founder and president of the Pearl Source, in Los Angeles, which sells pearls online, accidently discovered that noncash bonuses speak as eloquently as greenbacks. The 10-year-old firm with annual revenue of $10 million was keen on attracting high-caliber, customer-oriented talent. “We wanted our team members to feel empowered, vested… read more

With new overtime rules effective December 1, 2016, employers’ overtime practices may face more scrutiny. To help you prepare, here are 10 practices to avoid. #1: Problematic practice: Unauthorized overtime will not be paid. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime must be paid whenever an employee works more than 40 hours in… read more

Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team on March 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM Sometimes, employers make comments to employees without realizing the impact of their statements. Misconstrued statements may lower employee morale, or worse, result in a breach of contract, discrimination or other employee complaints. Here are some statements to avoid in the workplace: Promises:… read more

by Mary Barra A few weeks ago, I was in Silicon Valley where I spent time at Stanford, Cruise Automation and Lyft. I enjoyed delivering the commencement address at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business’ graduation, and it was exciting to meet the teams as we continue to redefine personal transportation. The energy reminded me of a… read more

by Justin Bariso The war for top talent is fiercer than ever. It goes without saying that you need great compensation and benefits to attract quality employees. But every day, headhunters and rival companies are working hard to lure your best people away. Which raises the question: What are you doing to keep them around? If you’re serious about retaining… read more

You have an ambitious team member who’s asking to be promoted to manager. He’s great at his job, but is he really ready to lead? How do you judge his skills and experience? What’s the best way to measure his potential? What the Experts Say As a manager, you’re always on the lookout for the… read more

Job seekers these days have few advantages when applying for jobs if they don’t have an inside contact to smooth the path. The best recruiters make it easy to connect and make it possible to forge a working relationship with the brand. A recruiters job is to find top talent, yes, but a big part… read more

Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published updated guidance on the anti-relation provisions under federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws. The guidance provides employers with important information about how the EEOC will interpret anti-retaliation rules for enforcement purposes. Background: Retaliation is prohibited under several federal EEO laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination… read more

With recent regulatory activity, including new overtime rules, a flurry of paid sick leave laws, and new agency guidance on employment discrimination, now is a good time to evaluate your policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Here are six issues to address before the start of 2017. Employment Classifications: New overtime rules, effective December 1, 2016,… read more