http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com Headlines and advice for the practicing recruiter Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:42:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Learn how other midsize companies are staying poised for economic recovery by maintaining staff and spending in their most crucial areas. Click to download the complimentary report now http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/preparing-for-the-upswing/ The EEOC has proposed new regulations to enforce the expanded version of the Americans with Disabilities Act passed last year. They're going to have a big impact on many HR functions, including hiring. Long story short: With a broadened definition of "disability," more job applicants will be covered by the ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/how-new-ada-regs-will-affect-your-hiring/ The workplace is full of awkward conversations. Which ones are you most reluctant to have? Employees are more comfortable telling co-workers that their zipper is undone than to point out any other embarrassing gaffes, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. Two-thirds of employees said they'd tell a peer about an ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/would-you-tell-the-boss-his-fly-was-down/ Resignations often catch managers off-guard -- especially when they involve one of the company's best employees. But if supervisors pay attention to the warning signs, they might have a chance to turn things around. Here are the behaviors that could indicate a top performer has one foot out the door: Change ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/6-signs-a-top-performer-is-leaving/ Many companies give new hires mandatory drug tests -- it's a smart way to maintain a safe workplace. Just watch what types of drugs you're testing for. That's the lesson sure to be learned by a Tennessee auto parts supplier that's currently fighting two disability discrimination lawsuits. In the most recent ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/employees-fired-for-legally-prescribed-drugs/ Controversial rules regarding new hires' I-9 forms have been scrapped by the feds, who will instead focus on widening the use of E-Verify. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the so-called 'no-match' rules (which told employers what to do if the Social Security number provided by a new hire ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/i-9-no-match-rules-pushed-aside-in-favor-of-e-verify/ In today's economy, not many companies are worried about a talent shortage. But some experts recommend they start thinking about it now. Soon, they warn, there's going to be an explosion in the number of IT-related jobs available, making it tough for companies to hire and keep employees with tech ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/will-obama-steal-your-employees/ Fast Track Your Career with a Human Resources Certificate from Cornell University in just 12 weeks! Get more information here: http://www.college-net.com/ecornell/hrmorningweb http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/ecornell-ivy-league-human-resources-certificates-online/ It's no easy task securing the full attention of decision makers, even for just a few minutes. Download now. This new eBook identifies 5 essential strategies for creating highly effective initial meetings that ultimately lead to sales success. http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/5-essential-strategies-for-making-the-right-first-impression/ Interview etiquette is a two-way street -- candidates and interviewers both have to make a good impression. Unfortunately, hiring managers -- especially those with little interviewing experience -- often do things or ask questions that will make candidates think twice about accepting an offer. Here are the top 10 interviewer behaviors ... http://www.hrrecruitingalert.com/10-dumb-ways-managers-drive-job-applicants-away/