“Sorry, You Can’t Ask That” – Five Legal Alternatives to Illegal Interview Questions
If you work for a large corporation with a well-staffed HR and legal department, you’ve probably been trained in how to conduct a job interview without asking the wrong questions—or asking the right type of questions in the wrong way. But if you own your own company or are a hiring manager in a small […]
The Pros and Cons of Personality Tests in Hiring
Personality testing has been a popular tool with recruiters for years. Those who like them say they can be used to better assess a candidate’s cognitive skills and ability to ‘fit’ with the company culture. Those who disapprove say personality tests are far from infallible and may also impinge on an individual’s privacy. So what […]
If You Want to Know What Motivates Your Staff, You Need to Ask Them
Employee motivation. It’s a very popular topic, because every company wants to know how to influence their employees to work hard, do their best and create profits. They also know that motivated employees are more likely to stay at their same place of employment. But instead of reading articles or books on the topic, or […]
