Originally Posted on HRDive.com None of 2020’s once-in-a-generation developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking employment law headlines. It’s been quite the year for HR departments, what with the scrambled transition to remote work, school closures, a presidential election, and a global pandemic. But none of these developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking allegations… read more
By Pamela DeLoatch – HRDrive The framework for a remote investigation won’t differ greatly from its in-office counterpart, but sources warned HR departments to look into employee complaints quickly. In recent years, businesses have inched toward allowing employees to work remotely. But with the outbreak of COVID-19, companies have leaped into the work-from-home world. Sixty-two… read more
By Daniella Alscher – Applicant Stack For many companies, a new year might mean that there’s an opportunity to hire new employees. While initially exciting, recruiting can be an exhausting process, and interviewing can feel tedious. By the time those processes are “over” (are they ever really over?), it’s not unlikely that hiring managers would leave… read more
By Jack Kelly – Forbes Interviewing for a job or seeking advancement at work is stressful and nerve-racking. The pressure is now intensified as there’s a prolonged Covid-19 pandemic with no immediate end in sight. Over 60 million Americans have filed for unemployment, millions more are underemployed, or have finished collecting benefits and have fallen… read more
Originally Posted on Firstround.com When it comes to interviewing advice, there’s plenty to go around for hiring managers. We’ve certainly covered our fair share here on the Review — none more popular than last year’s 40 Favorite Interview Questions from Some of the Sharpest Folks We Know. Since we published this guide, it’s racked up hundreds… read more
By Danielle Page – Ladders Whether you’re in charge of managing a team, head of a department, or are in a role where you’re required to participate frequently in meetings, responding to fellow coworker’s ideas and contributions in a way that’s respectful is important. Not only does it position you as a team player, but it also shows you’re… read more
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Co. It costs about $4,425 to recruit and hire an employee and more than three times that if they’re an executive. You don’t want to make a mistake, especially hiring an employee that disrupts the workplace. When you avoid hiring a toxic employee, you save about $12,500 in lost productivity and impaired morale. But… read more
– Jack Vale is a writer with HappyWriters.co If you started working from home in March, just as news of the COVID-19 pandemic spread in the United States, and you continue to be a digital employee, then you have spent nearly half a year sheltering at home. Some of us have found a new-found freedom… read more
– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. As a candidate… read more
By Jack Kelly – Forbes The United States is weeks away from its 2020 presidential election. Animosity, anger, apprehension, and anxiety are at an all-time fever pitch. The nation is divided into two warring factions and there is just no escape from all of the political fodder. Cable news, papers, social media, and dinner conversations… read more