Tag: Hiring

“Culture fit” guides many hiring decisions, but what does it mean? Is it a fair and effective measurement of a candidate? Read some perspectives on the issue.

Hiring means money—which no company can afford to waste. To hire & onboard new employees effectively, think like an NFL general manager during Draft season.

Star performers in low-complexity jobs are 50% more productive than average performers. On the high end, the performance gap widens to an astonishing 800%.

It’s time to treat workplace boredom—i.e. employee disengagement—as the crisis it is. A study on poor work design offers some insights and strategies into how.

What comes to mind when you think of the words “gig economy”: convenience and flexibility? How about heightened risk of safety hazards and OSHA violations?

Background checks are a common practice but federal and state rules can make compliant checks a murky area. Check out these 4 steps to keep yourself compliant.

No laws prohibit employers from discriminating against people with visible tattoos. But given changing attitudes, you may want to reconsider your policies.

If you’ve spent months trying to fill a role, any alternative to the grueling hiring process sounds appealing. But sometimes “boring” is best, says Laszlo Bock.

In a monthly series, our HR Experts take on frequently asked questions. This month: I'm terminating an employee, does the last paycheck need to be ready by our meeting?