How to Create a Sincere and Effective EEO Statement
Some view the EEO statement as a checklist item to publish as a line item for doing business in modern society. For others, it’s a statement of purpose and a reflection of intention. It’s no wonder that it’s contentious and often falls short of the mark. How can you write one that reflects sincerity and […]
Should You Counteroffer an Employee After They Resign?
The global pandemic has led to a massive shift in how the employer-employee relationship works. For decades, the balance of power has tilted in favor of employers, and when an employee leaves, they take their fate into their own hands. Rarely would an employee be valuable or irreplaceable enough to warrant a counter-offer, and when […]
What is Evidence-Based Hiring and How Can You Use It?
If you’ve never heard about evidence-based hiring until now, you’re probably wondering what it is. After all, isn’t all hiring presumably based on evidence? You read a resume, perform an interview, use skills tests, and build a body of evidence that the person you’re considering hiring is skilled and worth your investment. In truth, you’re […]
What Are the Biggest Risks When Hiring a New Employee?
Hiring a new employee will always be a risk; it’s a cluster of risks. Some of them are calculated risks with a high reward. Some of them are standard risks inherent in doing business. Others are risks that can be mitigated, so long as you know what they are. What risks are the biggest, though? […]
How Do You Verify an Employee I-9 When Hiring Remote?
The United States form I-9 is an essential document for anyone seeking employment. It’s the “Employment Eligibility Verification” form, and it verifies that the individual being hired is who they claim to be and is eligible to work in the United States. It’s required for both citizens and non-citizens of the United States and needs […]
Best Practices for an Employee Offboarding Process
We’ve written before about the importance of a thorough onboarding process for new employees. A good onboarding process increases integration with your workforce and encourages a longer, more loyal career. Since turnover is so expensive, it’s vital to reduce it however you can. What about the other side of the coin? Offboarding is, in […]
The Ultimate Guide to Recruitment Compliance Requirements
Every business, sooner or later, runs into the complex issue that is compliance. Whether it’s OSHA workplace safety regulations, HIPAA privacy regulations, legal confidentiality regulations, or something else, compliance is always there. It’s also not something a business can ignore. Violations of compliance regulations can lead to anything from fines to a government entity shutting […]
What is Adverse Impact? (And How to Avoid It When Recruiting)
Adverse impact is a term that comes up in discussions related primarily to recruiting. Still, it can also influence advertising (both commercial and job advertising), business practices, reputation building, and every other department in a business. It’s essential to be aware of adverse impact, as well as the ways that you can mitigate it. […]
What Are the Differences Between HCM and HRM?
The world of HR is filled with all manner of terminology, from the common to the arcane. Moreover, some of these terms are commonly treated as interchangeable, despite having their specific nuances. Many of them are practically synonyms; virtually identical in meaning, but with different connotations. The two specific acronyms that we’re referring to […]
List of Traditional C-Suite Roles and Job Titles with Descriptions
C-level positions – also referred to as C-suite positions – start with the letter “C” for “Chief”. These are often the most important positions in any company. They’re the people in charge of daily operations, guiding everything from the overall direction of the company to the core responsibilities of individual departments. These positions require the […]
