By Kevin Roth “She only got 7 out of 10 questions right on the quiz so we’re going to have to pass on her.” - What results are you looking for? “This test covers everything she would be doing i...

By Josh Millet As all of us will know, labor markets and workforces have witnessed significant transformation in recent years. Despite all the displacement and financial stress caused by the Covid...

By Kevin Roth “Why are you looking to leave your current company” - I don’t want to say anything negative. It has been a good experience overall, but I’m hoping to find a better environment. “Y...

By Kevin Roth “If she’s not willing to come on-site for the first interview, she’s probably not serious about making a move. We’ll pass.” Hiring managers, let’s be better than this! The average...

By Mark Murphy What’s the most common interview question asked by the hiring managers at your company? If your organization is like most, it’s “Tell me about yourself.” Yet, notwithstanding its ubiqu...

By Kevin Roth Your interview process should not be designed like a 90s video game, in which candidates have to fight their way up to eventually meet the “final boss”. Following an HR or recruiter...

By Kat Jackman As any HRD should realize, seeing staff return to the workplace after the birth of a child comes with many positives and negatives. Often there is a renewed sense of vigor by return...

By Kevin Roth “She’s ready to accept an offer, but she can’t start for 6 weeks due to some personal matters she has to take care of.” - We can’t wait that long. We’ll have to look for someone else...

By Furey & Kevin Roth Finding the right accounting and finance talent can seem daunting, especially for startups. Add to that fast growth, rapidly shifting responsibilities, and the need for spec...

By Kevin Roth “We keep losing candidates to other opportunities. It should not be this difficult to hire someone entry level.” - What’s your interview process for this role? “5 steps: phone cal...

By Mark Murphy Without fail nowadays, every company out there has some sort of espoused corporate values. That’s great. But while a values document looks great hanging on the lobby wall, is it really...

By Raghav Singh Labor shortages have become a fact of life in America. It’s not just the case that millions of jobs are open, it’s the fact they remain open month after month. In fact the US is exper...

By Seth Silver and Timothy Franz Without doubt, the biggest word in people management continues to be engagement. It’s what HRDs strive for; it’s what they want their staff to show; and it’s what the...

By Michael Reddington When it comes to effective interviewing, there are several common techniques that are preventing hiring managers from getting information to make solid hiring decisions. As a...

By Mark Murphy When people think about the roles most responsible for employee engagement, HR usually tops the list, followed by senior executives and people managers. Recruiters, while incredibly im...

By Kevin Roth "We're really looking for this person to be in office at least 3-4 days per week." - Hiring Manager at a Tech Startup - You're going to have a lot of competition from companies offer...

By Jessenia Mota Think of the word ‘ageism’ and inevitably it conjures up images of older workers. And right now, many claim this form of ageism is only getting worse. As ‘change’ and ‘adapting to ch...

By Jack Kelly A new law passed by the New York City Council—which was supposed to go into effect in May 2022—required employers in New York City to include the minimum and maximum starting salary for...

By Mark Murphy When hiring for leadership roles, most companies emphasize skills like whether the leader can hit financial and operational targets, grow revenue, manage costs, etc. But one of the mos...

By DDS Dobson-Smith Belonging. It’s the archetypal experience we all seek. When it’s not there, we know that it’s missing, and when we feel it, we really feel it. But what actually is belonging? A...

By Kevin Roth “We would usually have her meet a few more people, but don’t want to lose her to another opportunity. Let’s just move forward with an offer!” How many hiring managers can relate to t...

By Mark Murphy Most leaders think they’ve got a pretty good eye for talent and can select candidates who’ll fit their culture, but the data just doesn’t support that confidence. According to the s...

By Jackye Clayton Legislation requiring businesses to reveal salary ranges in job postings has been sprouting up nationwide. Most recently, New York City has enacted a law, taking effect in May, that...

By Kevin Roth References have now become a two-way street and companies need to prepare accordingly! In the past week alone, I have spoken with two candidates who have reached out to former employ...