As stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak are lifted, we discover a complex reality that affects hiring across most industries. These four strategies will help you prepare for the reopening phase of the pandemic. Follow them to ensure your company adapts quickly and positions itself to take advantage of new growth opportunities. Build Your…
Onboarding is a key part of the hiring process that, as any other aspect of our lives, has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Although states are currently lifting their stay-at-home orders, many companies will keep working remotely and virtual onboarding will become commonplace. Follow these guidelines to welcome new hires in a way that’s…
The Covid-19 outbreak has upended many aspects of our everyday lives. Under these circumstances it can be tempting to waive or relax measures that would normally be crucial, such as background screening of prospective workers. The truth is that companies should strive to maintain their screening policies in place, since failing to do so can…
In an important decision for employers that conduct background checks, on April 24, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment in favor of the employer in the case of Leonard Luna v. Hansen and Adkins Auto Transport, Inc. The Court of Appeals held that an employer does not violate the Fair…
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, online meetings and remote work are becoming increasingly common. These new circumstances come with specific benefits and drawbacks. Therefore, it makes sense to adapt your strategy accordingly when you conduct a remote job interview. These questions will help you gauge three skills that will be key in this unprecedented scenario.…
The outbreak of Coronavirus may change the recruiting process forever. As any other aspect of our lives, the way companies hire has been dramatically affected by the pandemic, and some of those innovations may be here to stay. More Remote Work and Virtual Recruiting In the post-coronavirus world work will likely be more portable and…
Hiring during the coronavirus pandemic can be a daunting task both for employers and candidates. A virus outbreak poses challenges that have a tangible impact on the hiring process. These tips will help you adapt your process so you can keep interviewing, screening and hiring candidates even during these unprecedented circumstances. Interview Remotely to Hire…
During the last weeks work habits have changed with a swiftness that few thought possible. The coronavirus outbreak has made remote work commonplace, putting many processes on its head, including recruiting. Video conferences were already part of the recruiting process, but only under certain circumstances. Now, they can play a more relevant role. Should a…
A job interview is always daunting, and not only for the candidate. Interviewers face their own set of challenges. From preparation before the interview to the need to follow up afterwards, this guidelines will show you how to conduct more effective job interviews that will be more satisfying both for you and your prospective employees.…
It’s an old truism of human resources: If a candidate lies during a job interview, they’re automatically disqualified. No ifs, no buts. Lack of character is not one of the traits you want in your prospective employees. But how to spot a lie? There are consummate liars out there, but if you know what signs…