Whether employers call or write to unsuccessful candidates, one thing is clear: Applicants are more likely to sue if they don’t like what they’re told when they’re rejected — especially now.
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Recent surveys say raises are down this year, with wages staying flat or even decreasing in many companies. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to motivate employees.
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Tags: Economy, motivation, raises
Despite economic conditions, salaries for summer interns will get more competitive this year.
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Tags: benchmark, compensation, interns, National Association of Colleges and Employers, salary, survey
When a department lacks some set of skills, a manager’s first inclination is usually to hire a new employee. But one expert says resources might be better focused on improving the skills of current employees.
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Tags: McFarland, technical skills, training
Companies often have specific dress or grooming standards employees need to follow, either for safety or appearance reasons. But what happens when a new hire says he can’t follow the rules because of his religion?
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Everyone in HR has heard some pretty wild excuses from employees about why they’ve taken days off. But wait until you hear how far this employee went for a personal day.
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Tags: absence excuses, day off, police
As HR pros know, using pre-employment tests that have an adverse impact on a protected class can get companies dragged into court. But here’s some news: Trying to avoid a disparate impact can get you in trouble, too.
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When candidates ask why they were turned down for a job or a promotion, it’s common for the manager to come up with an explanation that makes the news easier to handle. But this recent case shows why that’s a bad idea:
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Tags: caregiver, gender discrimination, promotion
Companies across the country are currently looking for interns to hire for the summer — many of them as unpaid help. Are some of those employers breaking the law?
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Tags: Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, interns
Is social networking Web site Twitter just the latest fad, or is it a cost-effective tool companies can use for recruiting and marketing?
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Tags: social networking, technology, Twitter
There’s a new recruiting metrics model so how do you stack up? Learn about what to measure, when and how to measure and communicate results to senior management.
