According to a survey from CareerBuilder, the majority of employers (70 percent) spend less than five minutes reviewing a resume, and half (48 percent) spend less than two, which means that creating an attention-getting resume can be a tall order for job seekers. And this desire to stand out might be why some job seekers are including some unnecessary, inappropriate or … [Read more...] about 12 big blunders caught on resumes by hiring managers
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Rethinking retention: A user experience approach to keeping great people
As traditional retention incentives become unsustainable, organizations are looking for new ways to attract and retain the best talent. In their recently released insights paper "Rethinking Retention: A User Experience Approach to Keeping Great People." ManpowerGroup Solutions provides a fresh perspective on retention, using a method most commonly found in product and service … [Read more...] about Rethinking retention: A user experience approach to keeping great people
Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work
They want to drive to their jobs, head into their private offices, and meet face-to-face with colleagues before calling it a day—hopefully, not too late, since work-life balance is their primary career concern. Sound like a baby boomer, or even Gen X? On the contrary, these are the work preferences expressed by more than 770 members of Generation Z (those born between 1990 … [Read more...] about Five surprising findings on the attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z at work
How your personal posts on social media can hurt your career
A Vermont State Police trooper was recently forced to resign as a result of comments he posted to his personal Facebook page. Could this happen to you or a member of your staff? The story in Vermont An unidentified concerned citizen notified the Vermont State Police about the trooper's Facebook posts, according to the Rutland Herald, and the agency proceeded to … [Read more...] about How your personal posts on social media can hurt your career
Why you should avoid hiring your clone
Hiring a new employee is a tedious task that every law office manager faces. But what if, two months after hiring a new employee, you realize that you have simply hired yourself? At first this may not sound like a terrible decision but, by taking a step back and looking at what hiring yourself really means, you'll notice that every employee at the organization has the same … [Read more...] about Why you should avoid hiring your clone
Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
If your legal practice is like most, it's difficult to make a case for adding full-time office staff. And it's no wonder. Full-time employee benefits, including Social Security, 401k/403b contribution, disability insurance, health insurance, pension plan, and paid time off, add approximately 40 percent to an employee's salary, according to Salary.com, a leading provider of … [Read more...] about Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
Orientation also keeps or loses that good hire
Orientation determines the success and retention of a new hire. It’s a necessary element, says employment law attorney and business advisor Katie Pratt of Berg Hill Greenleaf & Ruscitti in Denver. “It sets a foundation” of what the firm expects of the new employee and what the new employee can expect of the firm. It’s also legal protection, … [Read more...] about Orientation also keeps or loses that good hire
Do you make this common but costly hiring interview mistake?
Do you focus on your job interviews on whether the candidate can do the job? If so, you're wasting your time. The purpose of an interview is not to evaluate hard skills or job experience or training. Anybody who makes it to the interview already meets the requirements. Look instead for the behaviors of the person. The interview is the time to find out the motivators, the … [Read more...] about Do you make this common but costly hiring interview mistake?
What are your chances of finding a new job?
If you're not on social media, you could be missing out on a new employment opportunity. Indeed, avoiding a professional online presence may be hurting your chances of finding a new job. More than one-third of employers (35 percent) say they are less likely to interview job candidates if they are unable to find information about that person online, according to an annual … [Read more...] about What are your chances of finding a new job?
Compliance and protection top employers’ list of concerns in background screening trends survey
Employers say the single most important employment screening-related challenge they face in 2015 is compliance with ever-changing laws, and the primary reason they conduct background checks is to protect their clients and customers. These are just two of dozens of findings in a recently released report, "Employment Screening 2015: Background Screening Trends & Practices," … [Read more...] about Compliance and protection top employers’ list of concerns in background screening trends survey