There is a major labor shortage, especially in the hourly wage worker market — to the point that it’s crippling businesses since they are unable to operate … Read more
Urine or You’re Out?
We’ve got to talk about weed — especially if you do pre-employment drug testing. Thirty-six states have legalized medicinal marijuana, while 17 states and … Read more
A Traumatic Job Search: “I Was Rejected for Embodying Company Values”
Chad Sanders, author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph, was asked during an interview with Brené Brown what he learned … Read more
Is It OK to Hire Someone With a Racist Background?
In light of the current social-justice movement, companies large and small are scrupulously examining their policies, positions, and practices for evidence … Read more
Unemployed Due to COVID-19 vs “Unemployed Due to COVID-19”
Job hunting is always a stressful experience. Yet in a global pandemic and with record unemployment, job-seekers are feeling extra pressure to stand out at … Read more
The Legal Lounge: Hiring the “Un-Hireable”
Hopefully, we all now know that employers not only have the right but are right to fire employees for racist rants or jokes that go viral. But what happens … Read more
What You Need to Know About Background Checks for Remote Workers
During times of change, it can be tempting to overlook proper background checks, especially when hiring temporary or part-time workers. But it’s your … Read more
Strategy Safari: Should You Google Candidates?
Editor’s Note: You are reading the first article by ERE’s new strategy and leadership columnist, Mary Faulkner. In case you missed the post and video … Read more
How Marijuana Legalization Impacts Employers
Marijuana legalization is here. There’s just no other way to look at it. In 1999, only five states had legalized medical marijuana. Today that number … Read more
Hiring Ralph Northam: How Much of a Candidate’s Past Is Relevant?
The story of Ralph Northam — the Governor of Virginia — is familiar to most. News of a picture in his yearbook from 1984 resulted in calls for … Read more
Do You Google Every Candidate You Screen? A Cautionary Tale
The Assignment: Find a site director for a 250+ employee pharmaceutical contract manufacturing site in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area. The … Read more
Envisioning a Blockchain Future for Recruiting
The road ahead will be paved by blockchains. Great things will happen. Like what? Patience, wait for the revolution. When is it coming? Soon. We’ve seen … Read more
The Top 10 Reasons Why Social Media Background Checks Are a Dumb Idea
The latest addition to the modern recruiting process, social media background checks, may be the dumbest element. Unlike most background checks, they don’t … Read more
Recruiters Should Adapt Background Screening Methods for Growing Gig Economy Workforce
The fast growing “gig economy” that focuses on temporary work — or “gigs” — accounted for 30 percent of new jobs and created new income sources … Read more
The New New Thing: Blockchains and Recruiting
If reading about AI is making you feel like Alice in Wonderland, then take heart, there’s something new on the horizon — Blockchains. The technology … Read more
3 Rules of Thumb for Screening Candidates Without Crossing the Line
Bringing in the best talent possible isn’t just about finding candidates who look the best on paper. To make sure they’re truly a fit for your … Read more
The 8 Things That References Say Candidates Need to Improve On
The New York Times had an interesting feature in the Sunday Review section on October 18, titled “Why What You Learned in Preschool Is Crucial at … Read more
Let’s Uncheck All the Boxes
You won’t often find a policy question where the conservative Koch brothers and liberal legislators like U.S. Senator Cory Booker are in agreement. But … Read more
How Many Jobs Are Too Many?
In this day and age, with a “rent-an-employee” corporate mentality, many candidates have résumés with what some interpret as too many jobs. In fact, many … Read more
7 Great Questions to Ask an Applicant’s References
Verifying the information on a potential employee’s application or resume helps prevent or limit the risk of making a bad hire. By talking to an … Read more