The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of the workplace, including company culture, defined as the “personality” and unique approach to work of an organization. From a new focus on employee recognition to a greater reliance on technology, these are some of the most relevant trends in company culture to watch in 2021. A New…
As other innovations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual recruitment has the potential to become a staple of the post-pandemic workplace. That’s why today we’d like to share with you four ideas to make the most of this recruitment method. Pay Attention to Your Online Presence With the limits imposed on in-person interactions, your…
From affinity bias (the tendency to hire people like ourselves) to overconfidence bias (the belief that our abilities are better than they actually are), hiring managers always run the risk of falling under the sway of all sorts of biases that can distort their judgment and lead to less-than-optimal hiring decisions. These following strategies will…
Paying attention to detail goes a long way toward ensuring great results, and hiring is no exception to this rule. Noticing these three resume red flags can help hiring managers avoid unpleasant surprises and make better decisions. None of these resume red flags should automatically disqualify any prospective worker. However, you can use them as…
Hiring new employees is a difficult balancing act: get it right and your organization will thrive; get it wrong and you’re in for a ride. Being aware of the pitfalls you may face along the way will put you one step ahead of the game. That’s why we have rounded up some of the most…
Internal theft is one of the most common risks that companies face on a day-to-day basis. For example, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that in 2018 businesses lost 5% of their annual revenue to employee fraud and abuse. From the advantages of opening a hotline to some practical ideas about how to handle…
As we have seen in previous posts, background screening is a cornerstone of the success of your company. However, for your background screening policy to be successful, there are some important steps to take. One of those measures is documenting the background screening process. Organization is Key As in other aspects of business, being organized…
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has released its background screening survey, a document that reveals some emerging trends in the background screening landscape. Below you will find some of the key insights from the PBSA survey. As you will see, the figures show that safety remains the main reason why employers conduct background checks…
It’s a well-known fact that job interviews are stressful for candidates. However, hiring managers also face their share of difficult questions. Therefore, they must be ready to offer clear, honest answers to inquiring potential new hires. Below you will find three questions related to coronavirus any hiring manager should be ready to answer. How Has…
All aspects of the hiring process have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak, and that includes performance reviews. With many team members working remotely and facing stress and burnout, this will be a performance review cycle like no other before. Follow these guidelines to conduct the review process with professionalism, compassion and efficiency. Consider a…