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5 ADA questions most hiring managers can’t answer


September 4, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Law, Special Report

As if hiring the right talent wasn’t tough enough, the Americans with Disabilities Act makes every step of the hiring process more difficult – from collecting applications and interviewing candidates to getting a new hire ready to start the job. Here are the most common pitfalls that trip up companies and how HR can help avoid them.

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5 biggest mistakes hiring managers make


August 28, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Interviewing, Law, Special Report

The results of managers’ interview mistakes range from serious legal trouble to driving good candidates away and hiring the wrong ones. Here are five common mistakes and how HR can help avoid them:

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Company sued over this common hiring practice


August 21, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, Law, Special Report, Uncategorized

To keep employees and customers safe — and avoid “negligent hiring” lawsuits — many companies have policies against hiring convicted criminals for some jobs. But those policies can lead to their own legal problems.

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How new Act will change your pay policies


August 14, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Law, Salary negotiations, Special Report

A bill’s working its way through Congress that could cause a lot of headaches for HR and anyone involved in hiring.

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3 E-Verify mistakes that lead to bias claims


August 7, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Background checks, Law, Special Report

State governments and the feds are putting more and more pressure on companies to avoid hiring unauthorized workers. One possible side effect of that pressure: an increase in national origin discrimination claims.

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3 costly mistakes hiring managers make


July 31, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, Interviewing, Special Report

Let’s face it: Interviewing doesn’t come naturally to everyone. But all managers can learn the skills needed to help your company get the best hires out there.

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Top ways hiring managers get firms sued


July 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Interviewing, Law, Special Report

HR knows how to legally recruit and interview candidates — but that doesn’t mean hiring managers aren’t going to make costly mistakes from time to time.

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6 big reasons managers hire duds


July 17, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Assessing the right candidate, Interviewing, Special Report

Hiring missteps: They cost companies a lot of time and money — and in the end, create a lot of extra work for HR. Here’s some help for guiding managers to make the best hiring decisions possible.

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Firm sued after manager ‘promises’ benefits


July 10, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Interviewing, Law, Special Report

When hiring managers find a really desirable candidate, they often feel pressured to “sell” the job to make sure the offer’s accepted. But here’s one who went too far — and got his company dragged into court.

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7 ways sites drive away recruits


July 2, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Attracting talent, Online recruiting, Special Report

Every recruiter knows how important their company’s Web site is for attracting new hires. But without a few key features, some sites may not be pulling their weight.

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