Tag: questions

December 7, 2021

When considering a job applicant, you’ll likely want to investigate the person’s work history, education, criminal record, financial past, and medical information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates such background checks (or “consumer reports”) through the Fair Credit Reporting Act […]

November 30, 2021

After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bostock decision in June 2020, which found discrimination because of someone’s transgender status is prohibited under the umbrella of sex discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance expanding on the practical implications. The […]

November 22, 2021

What are some typical questions that an applicant for an entry-level HR position can expect to be asked—and just what are employers hoping to learn from those answers? At VSP Global, a vison, hospital and health care company based in […]

April 16, 2020

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 brings up a host of concerns for employers as you focus on keeping employees safe and business on track. Not to be forgotten are the laws that may be implicated as the situation develops. ADA Considerations […]

March 31, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for any employer seeking to provide a healthy working environment. To help mitigate some of the uncertainty, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued updated guidance for employers considering screening and testing […]

February 20, 2020

It’s often surprising how out of touch managers and HR departments can be with their teams and organizations. They often have unrealistic perceptions of the level of satisfaction and engagement, as well as why employees have those feelings. A key […]

September 27, 2019

Getting employee input can show employees they’re trusted, help gather intelligence about how the business could be more productive or efficient, and uncover any engagement issues or problems before they become worse. Getting this feedback is something that should be […]

February 20, 2018

To get the most out of your training and development programs, it is necessary to have an effective learning strategy. In part one of this article, we discussed the importance of conducting a training needs analysis as well as identifying […]

August 4, 2017

Every company – no matter the size, looks for the best employees possible. It’s not just about the company functioning better, it’s about the costs as well. Engagement, recruitment, induction processes and other employee expenses require investments. In most cases, […]