How do you know that a hired candidate is going to be successful at your company? If you’re like many HR departments, you look at the candidate’s resume, interview process, and references to determine if they’re a good fit. Unfortunately, most companies have to admit...
According to a CareerBuilder survey, 58% of employers have caught a lie on a resume. The most common lies are embellishing skill sets and previous responsibilities. One of the most memorable noted in the survey was this: The applicant claimed to have been a...
How to avoid a bad hire? Hiring the wrong person can have significant consequences for your business. This is especially true if you’re a small company, where a single person makes up a lot of your workforce. What you might not realize is how expensive it is – in...
The Do’s ans Don’ts of Reference checks and Pre-screening As an HR professional, handling new hires is a significant part of your job. Two things can make a notable difference in how effective you are. They are: how you handle pre-screening new applicants,...
Why automated reference checks are better than calling? Have you ever wished you could spend your time at work on something other than calling references and leaving voicemails? You’re not alone. HR departments around the country need a better way to handle reference...
