When you’re thinking about what your company’s dress code should be it’s best to evaluate your company’s culture. Your culture is the key to what kind of dress code is appropriate for your office. There’s not one dress code that works for every company. Certain companies enforce strict dress codes to maintain a highly professional atmosphere. Other companies are laxer … Read More
Biases Affecting Hiring Decisions
Many employers and interviewers don’t realize how easily they can fall into the trap of interviewing bias. In order to have interviews free of discrimination, managers need to receive training, especially if they want to avoid discrimination claims. Along with avoiding any claims training can help interviewers hire the right candidates. Below are a few examples of common biases. Stereotyping. … Read More
Five Best Practices to Recruit Tech Talent
In the digital age, it’s critical to recruit tech professionals with the right skill sets. Thanks to one of our partners, Verified First, for sharing their insight with us. Tech talent is in high demand, but short supply. To supply their companies with a steady talent pipeline, recruiters need to attract high-demand candidates. But in today’s market, it takes more … Read More
Why You Should Document Performance Problems Immediately
It’s so important to remember that performance problems should be documented as soon as they happen. Even though it may cause some discomfort it’s vital to make sure you discuss the problem with the employee. Being open with employees in this way helps against any wrongful termination claims that employees could possibly make. Many employers believe that since they employ … Read More
Why Your Company Needs An Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks are important tools for employees and employers. Handbooks set expectations for employees and explain policies clearly in order for them to understand the organization better. Employers can rest easy when they have a handbook because they know employees have an understanding of policies and expectations. Today we’ll be talking about specific reasons for employers to have an employee … Read More