Several months ago, New Media, the online publication for Internet architects, which recently ceased operations, featured a puzzle by Scott Kim. Called Puzzler: True Colors, it asks readers to match company names with corporate colors. While the puzzle is aimed at testing the powers of observation, it also leads to larger observations: how much similarity... [full article »]

As dot-coms and brick-and-mortar companies alike dole out pink slips, recruiters may be faced with a surplus of candidates and fewer open positions. In an effort to find opportunities for qualified candidates, why not consider startup companies? There are all types of startup companies, from new (yes, new) dot-coms to businesses in every conceivable industry.... [full article »]

When striving to diversify its workforce, a company would do well to target the Hispanic population. United States Census 2000 figures indicate that the U.S. Hispanic population increased by almost 58% from 1990 to 2000, and that there are now more than 35 million Americans of Hispanic or Latino origin. Given the sheer number of... [full article »]

Online learning offers new opportunities for acquiring knowledge and building skills. While its primary advantage may seem obvious to virtually everyone, there are more benefits to e-learning than the convenience of clicking on a classroom. Advantages for All For businesses, e-learning provides a low-cost alternative to conventional methods of employee training. Yet many companies are... [full article »]

In an effort to attract and retain employees, companies are offering increased opportunities when it comes to education. Support may take the form of additional tuition reimbursement for external learning. Companies, too, are expanding onsite staff development efforts. There are more seminars and workshops, and a wider range of programs intended to enhance the skills... [full article »]

As companies diversify and the workplace expands to include people from various backgrounds, cultural differences among employees will become more prevalent. Cultural differences can encompass everything from religious observances to personal habits to clothing. An employer’s ability to meet the individual requirements of a staff member may be dictated by any number of factors, including... [full article »]

When looking for candidates with SAP experience, there are a number of sites that can provide assistance. Exploring the Planet Claiming over 2,000 visitors a day, PlanetSAP is one location where many SAP professionals can be found. According to PlanetSAP, the software company has approximately 10 million users at 30,000 installations around the world. Therefore,... [full article »]

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) projects an ongoing nursing shortage, one the HHS says is likely to become so critical that it may affect the quality of the nation’s health care by as early as 2010. At the same time the general population is aging, so too is the population of working... [full article »]

A corporate alumni program allows an organization to keep in touch with former staff members. Besides generating goodwill, an alumni program can be a source of future employees. Company alumni sometimes return to the fold themselves, and they often refer friends and family members to their former organizations. Alumni programs run the gamut from basic,... [full article »]

Company press releases, those documents that share the latest and greatest corporate happenings, often include the names of people responsible for the news. Press releases may include details about projects and the people who contributed to them. Some press releases even contain profiles of individuals and management teams. You may also find quotes from key... [full article »]

What are your weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years? If you could be any animal, which would you choose? Hmm, very interesting, you say as you nod politely and write pit bull next to the candidate’s name. Does interviewing get any more ridiculous than this? In order to assess a candidate’s ability... [full article »]

While some professionals continue to debate the necessity of job descriptions, others have already abolished the practice of creating and maintaining them. Yet until a viable alternative appears on the paperwork horizon, it’s likely that a document that defines the parameters of a position will remain a staple in most organizations. Whether it is used... [full article »]

Many companies already understand the value of a diverse workplace and, as such, are participating in career fairs that target select segments of the population. Diversity career fairs offer opportunities to reach out to candidates from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. By participating in these types of events, your organization can take the initiative in... [full article »]

When you’re looking for professionals with ClearCase experience, there are several search methods that can yield results. Because most people with this experience put the term ClearCase on their resumes, you may want to start by using a search engine to find candidates. Going to Google Google allows for easy, fast searches. One way to... [full article »]

In the wide world of information and job board specialization there are sites for almost every imaginable field, and human resources is no exception. Whether you’re seeking a payroll manager, a benefits administrator, a recruiter or another type of HR professional there are online locations that can help you locate candidates. Go to the Mall... [full article »]

There are many benefits to recruiting military veterans. Because members of the armed forces tend to be well-trained individuals with a wide variety of transferable skills, they can bring much needed expertise to the workplace. Military veterans also tend to be reliable and task-oriented. In addition, they have a great deal of experience working as... [full article »]

The job description may be complex, the compensation package even more so. Yet, from a recruitment standpoint, a senior management position comes down to solving the problem posed by any other position ? finding qualified candidates. But where do you find these captains of industry? In the vast sea that is the Web, there are... [full article »]

Although there may still be snow on the ground in parts of the nation, for some people springtime is already in the air. In colleges and universities across the country another group of students is preparing to be sprung into the workforce. And many soon-to-be graduates are already fielding offers from companies wishing to woo... [full article »]

Technology has forever changed the way in which organizations recruit employees. While perhaps the most obvious example of this is the use of the Internet as a candidate-finding tool, technology can also be used to facilitate the hiring process. Screening Computerized testing is one example of this. Assessments products, like those profiled in previous testing... [full article »]

Finally, your ideal candidate has walked through the door. Yeehaw! They’ll be dancin’ in the streets. But before you throw confetti in the air and file those other resumes while doin’ the funky chicken, you may want to be sure he’s what he seems. When it comes to background checking, many a human resources sage... [full article »]