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We’ve recently posted about bad apples in the workplace and their enormous cost to a company. In order to avoid hiring someone who will spoil the bunch, it’s important to be able to identify them. According to HR Digest toxic employees will display traits such as overrating their abilities, lacking credibility and displaying self-centered behaviors. […]
In our last post we discussed the basics of background checks. Social security traces, criminal records searches, employment/education verifications, MVRs & drug screens are components of a successful background check program. However, it’s even more important to take into account the positions you’re trying to fill when creating your program. You’ll want to think about […]
You believe you’ve finally found your star candidate for the job. It took a while, but it was well worth the wait. The candidate seems like the perfect fit and now you just need to get them down the final stretch. As you’re finalizing their background/reference checks, the candidate lets you know they’ve received another […]
Recently we’ve discussed the importance of soft skills, how new hires fit your brand and recruiting for requirements versus roles, but what about resilience? Does that candidate have what it takes? Employee resilience isn’t a new concept, but it is now more important than ever to a company’s success. This concept is generally defined as […]
When it comes to working with someone who seems to spoil it for the bunch, we’ve all been there. And, as a hiring professional or small business owner, you’re also probably aware those bad apples come with a hefty price tag. According to a Gallup poll, employee turnover can cost a company anywhere from one-half […]
In this week’s highlights we’ll cover: 5 steps HR will need to take to build a digital workplace; the best ways to handle remote work harassment; how employers are moving forward despite mixed messages about vaccine rules. 5 Steps HR Must Take To Build A Digital Workplace Creating a collaborative environment demands partnership with IT […]