With the recent global COVID-19 outbreak, many companies have adopted a remote work policy to keep employees safe and prevent further spread of the virus.
But even without this current threat, remote work is becoming the new normal for many companies: Surveys show that a whopping 40% to 70% of U.S. workers now telecommute at least once a week.
The …
With the mass hysteria about the outbreak of the COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus, a lot of major companies are asking their employees to work from home in an effort to try and lessen the spread of the virus.
If you’re like most HR professionals, you’ve no doubt spent hours reviewing hundreds of resumes, thinking, “There has to be a better way.” However, you probably also haven’t felt warm and fuzzy after conversing with a chatbot. While automation and artificial intelligence (AI) can improve efficiency in the hiring process, is more technology always the answer? And how can we …
To hire a smoker or not to hire a smoker? That is the question! The answer is surprisingly yes and no, and primarily depends on where you happen to live. It’s a debate that has been recently reignited as U-Haul—the company best known for renting you a truck to help you move—has implemented a nicotine-free hiring policy.
Having hard-to-fill positions can be really frustrating. You’re working at a great company with great people — so why can’t you get any of your candidates to the finish line?
The biggest mistake you can make as a recruiter is thinking about the process from your perspective, only considering your needs, process and time frame. While these things matter, don’t …
Women are achieving great things in the world of work. They are opening 1,817 new businesses per day, with women of color starting new businesses at a faster rate than anyone else in the country. What’s more, companies with greater diversity in gender, race and other factors are more productive and see higher revenues.
Despite this progress, many …
