What I learned recently is that colonoscopies and pre-employment testing have a lot in common. First of all, managers and employees dislike, maybe even detest, the seemingly invasive nature of both evaluations. Second, you can’t fake out the results — what physicians see and personality tests reveal is simply “what it is.” Both assessments, when... [full article »]

Following the release of the June unemployment figures, House Speaker John Boehner released a statement that began with: “The American people are still asking the question: where are the jobs?” Boehner is not alone. A lot of people of all political, economic, and social persuasions seem to be asking the same question. But because many... [full article »]

Telecommuting can attract and retain employees. It can even save you money. But not all employees or companies are cut out for virtual work. Providing the tools and technology are easy. The tough question an employer must answer is: how do we hire and manage the right teleworker? Like employees who fill every other job,... [full article »]