May 04 2017
If you employ foreign workers with specialized skills in fields like technology and engineering, you’re probably worried about the future of H-1B visas. This year’s application petitions recently closed with the lowest number of applicants in five years. As the Trump Administration begins to evaluate changes to the H-1B program, the rumor is that lower paid foreign workers may experience more restrictions on immigrating to the U.S. to work. While we can’t tell you how worried you should be,
here are some of the latest updates on the H-1B visa program:
April 20 2017
She wasn’t alive when the Berlin Wall came down and he learned the iconic phrase, “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit,” from
American Crime Story. Millennials are officially saturating the workforce and you know you have to figure out how to work with them. By 2020, they will make up fully
half of the workforce. What impact will one of these equally frustrating and fascinating people have on your culture? When evaluating millennials, your approach needs to be very different from other generations, and certain strategies prove to be a better screening tool than others.
To hire great millennials, use these strategies to find that diamond in the rough:
April 04 2017
Company culture plays a big part in your ability to hire and retain great people. Your culture may be defined in fancy, thoughtful language on your website—but what your employees experience may be something else entirely. Or, maybe you don’t have a defined company culture at all and this is making it difficult for you to attract talented people because you’re not sure who you are. We often work with companies who have hiring challenges due to a negative reputation or a poor culture. It can be hard to change the perception you have, but the longest journey begins with a single step.
If your company could benefit from a cultural makeover, here are some tips:
March 30 2017
Today’s question is from Lance R. in Tampa, Florida. Lance R: I’m a small business owner and I’m having a hard time having salary conversations with people. We recently had a guy tell us he was making $120,000 when we asked about his current salary. Our budget for the job caps out at $85,000 so I told him this wasn’t going to be a fit. Instead of agreeing with me, he said he’d be willing to consider the job at $85,000. I thought this was strange. How do you recommend handling this?
March 23 2017
Interviews are fine, but do you ever wish you could really test someone before you hire? We can’t figure out how we’d ever measure this, but Ron Friedman, author of The Best Place to Work, is often quoted as saying that over 80% of people lie during an interview. To get a clear picture of how someone will perform, you need to see them in action—and the best way to do that is to “try before you buy.” Job auditions are a great screening tool for entry-level roles, and they also work well for jobs that tend to have a high turnover rate. Here are 3 simple ways to “try out” your candidate and put their skills, personality, and work ethic to the test:
March 17 2017
We see our share of terrible interviews and have often joked that we could write a book on what not to do in an interview. It would be a long book. The truth is, about 70% of the candidates we interview for jobs do not make it past the first-round interview. Their faux pas span everything from terrible answers to late arrivals, poor preparation, and a lack of manners. Many of these incidents are truly unique and continually make us say, “And I thought I’d seen it all.” While we often boldly offer advice when a candidate does not interview well, sometimes that advice is well received and sometimes it isn’t. We all have a worst interview story.
Here are a few of our best terrible interview stories:
March 09 2017
Facebook has officially challenged LinkedIn to a duel for the title of “Top Job Search Destination Spot.” As the 3rd largest search engine on the web, Facebook’s new platform, Facebook Jobs, has attempted to provide a free outlet and broad exposure for employers and job seekers. We approached Facebook Jobs with caution, due to Facebook’s reputation as a casual social hangout and not a spot for professional, career related content. We were hopeful, but…
February 23 2017
E-Verify is a free online system maintained by the Department of Homeland Security that helps employers determine if potential employees can legally work in the U.S. E-Verify helps employers ensure that details from an I-9 are truthful and accurate by comparing information from different records systems. Using E-verify is currently a VOLUNTARY option for many companies. However, recent legislation has been introduced by a senator from Iowa that would make using E-Verify MANDATORY for all companies in all 50 states. It would also require…
February 21 2017
Interviewing candidates from different cultures can be a challenge and it's difficult when someone doesn't behave in a way that's customary for most interviews. Differences in communication style and overall expectations can present a barrier when you’re screening for someone who has a specific skill set, but will also need to interact with team members and clients in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable.
Here is our advice on how to overcome a few common problems you might encounter when interviewing people from different cultures:
February 14 2017
When you need to hire someone, honesty starts with a resume. How do you know if your candidate is telling the truth about everything from experience to former salary, dates of employment, and the reason they were let go from their last job? We screen a high volume of candidates for our clients and we’ve learned a few things about weeding out people who are misrepresenting themselves. Here are a few tips to help you find out if your candidate is misleading you:
If you employ foreign workers with specialized skills in fields like technology and engineering, you’re probably worried about the future of H-1B visas. This year’s application petitions recently closed with the lowest number of applicants in five years. As the Trump Administration begins to evaluate changes to the H-1B program, the rumor is that lower paid foreign workers may experience more restrictions on immigrating to the U.S. to work. While we can’t tell you how worried you should be, here are some of the latest updates on the H-1B visa program:
She wasn’t alive when the Berlin Wall came down and he learned the iconic phrase, “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit,” from American Crime Story. Millennials are officially saturating the workforce and you know you have to figure out how to work with them. By 2020, they will make up fully half of the workforce. What impact will one of these equally frustrating and fascinating people have on your culture? When evaluating millennials, your approach needs to be very different from other generations, and certain strategies prove to be a better screening tool than others. To hire great millennials, use these strategies to find that diamond in the rough:
Company culture plays a big part in your ability to hire and retain great people. Your culture may be defined in fancy, thoughtful language on your website—but what your employees experience may be something else entirely. Or, maybe you don’t have a defined company culture at all and this is making it difficult for you to attract talented people because you’re not sure who you are. We often work with companies who have hiring challenges due to a negative reputation or a poor culture. It can be hard to change the perception you have, but the longest journey begins with a single step. If your company could benefit from a cultural makeover, here are some tips:
Today’s question is from Lance R. in Tampa, Florida. 
Interviews are fine, but do you ever wish you could really test someone before you hire? We can’t figure out how we’d ever measure this, but Ron Friedman, author of The Best Place to Work, is often quoted as saying that over 80% of people lie during an interview. To get a clear picture of how someone will perform, you need to see them in action—and the best way to do that is to “try before you buy.” Job auditions are a great screening tool for entry-level roles, and they also work well for jobs that tend to have a high turnover rate. Here are 3 simple ways to “try out” your candidate and put their skills, personality, and work ethic to the test: 
We see our share of terrible interviews and have often joked that we could write a book on what not to do in an interview. It would be a long book. The truth is, about 70% of the candidates we interview for jobs do not make it past the first-round interview. Their faux pas span everything from terrible answers to late arrivals, poor preparation, and a lack of manners. Many of these incidents are truly unique and continually make us say, “And I thought I’d seen it all.” While we often boldly offer advice when a candidate does not interview well, sometimes that advice is well received and sometimes it isn’t. We all have a worst interview story. Here are a few of our best terrible interview stories:
Facebook has officially challenged LinkedIn to a duel for the title of “Top Job Search Destination Spot.” As the 3rd largest search engine on the web, Facebook’s new platform, Facebook Jobs, has attempted to provide a free outlet and broad exposure for employers and job seekers. We approached Facebook Jobs with caution, due to Facebook’s reputation as a casual social hangout and not a spot for professional, career related content. We were hopeful, but…
E-Verify is a free online system maintained by the Department of Homeland Security that helps employers determine if potential employees can legally work in the U.S. E-Verify helps employers ensure that details from an I-9 are truthful and accurate by comparing information from different records systems. Using E-verify is currently a VOLUNTARY option for many companies. However, recent legislation has been introduced by a senator from Iowa that would make using E-Verify MANDATORY for all companies in all 50 states. It would also require…
Interviewing candidates from different cultures can be a challenge and it's difficult when someone doesn't behave in a way that's customary for most interviews. Differences in communication style and overall expectations can present a barrier when you’re screening for someone who has a specific skill set, but will also need to interact with team members and clients in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable. Here is our advice on how to overcome a few common problems you might encounter when interviewing people from different cultures:
When you need to hire someone, honesty starts with a resume. How do you know if your candidate is telling the truth about everything from experience to former salary, dates of employment, and the reason they were let go from their last job? We screen a high volume of candidates for our clients and we’ve learned a few things about weeding out people who are misrepresenting themselves. Here are a few tips to help you find out if your candidate is misleading you: