Handwriting analysis (also known as Graphology) has become a highly popular pre-employment testing tool in recent years. Handwriting analysis has shown to be a reliable measure of both work behaviors and personality traits and is an effective method of determining candidate fit with both job responsibilities and company culture. Specific factors that handwriting analysis can uncover include motivation, strengths and weaknesses, creative thinking, preferred work style (independent or team … [Read more...]
Benefits of Employment Testing
By June 17, 2011
Employment testing provides a reliable and objective indicator of a candidate’s future success in a given role. By incorporating these tests into your recruitment and selection process, your company can significantly improve the quality of hiring decisions. Employment Testing for Skill Set Employment tests provide an objective measure in determining which candidate possesses the requisite skill set to successfully perform in a given role: Excel tests can measure a candidate’s … [Read more...]
The Americans with Disability Act — Part 2: Reasonable Accommodation
By May 17, 2011
Part 1 presented an overview of the ADA, who is covered, employer responsibilities, as well as a definition of what constitutes essential functions. This article will review the issue of reasonable accommodation and also discuss ADA regulation with regard to medical disclosure during the hiring process. Employer responsibility under Reasonable Accommodation A reasonable accommodation may be defined as any change to a work environment that allows a person with a disability to participate in … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: HR Specialist Outlines the 12 Common Mistakes by Managers that Lead to Employment Lawsuits
By May 12, 2011
In response to the increasing trend of lawsuits by employees against employers, HR Specialist, (http://www.thehrspecialist.com) has unveiled its list of the 12 most common mistakes made by managers that can result in litigation. The list comes at a time of growing concern among HR professionals about the increasing risk and complexity of federal and state employment laws. According to a new survey conducted by HR Specialist, HR professionals say that "staying abreast of employment laws and … [Read more...]
How to Recruit the Best People
By March 12, 2011
In many sectors and industries, recruiting good quality staff is a real challenge. For example, a recent survey of UK Finance Directors identified that 64% were finding it difficult to recruit good people. The way in which you tackle recruitment has a big impact on your success at recruiting the best people. Sadly, many organisations have more rigour around petty cash expenditure than one of their biggest investment decisions. So how can you stand out from the crowd? Take time to get clear … [Read more...]
Strategies for Employee Retention
By February 24, 2011
With the high costs of recruitment and on-boarding, employee retention is becoming an important strategy for employers across the globe. Recent surveys show that one-third of all employees plan on conducting a job search over the course of the coming year. The greatest threat to firms is that the most talented employees will accept positions with key competitors, thus causing a brain drain. While salary and benefits play a large role in employee recidivism, studies have found that employees … [Read more...]
The Americans with Disability Act — Part 1: Issues of Compliance for Employers
By February 17, 2011
It is estimated that over 50 million Americans have a disability of some type. Arising from advances in technology and adaptive equipment, the great majority of this population are able to live independently and lead active lifestyles, including full-time employment in a wide variety of occupations. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is Federally-based civil rights legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees having a disability. The ADA applies to both the … [Read more...]
Hiring Gen Y Makes Dollars and Sense
By December 31, 2009
Why should I hire Gen Y? Employers ask me this question every day. Then they start in with their stories about people my age. One of my recent favorites: "I know all about employing your generation. Last year I hired a young guy right out of college. He had good grades and seemed like a hard worker. A week later I'm in the company bathroom and I hear him talking on his cell phone in a restroom stall. And his phone was on speaker! Even worse, he didn't think he was doing anything wrong. He just … [Read more...]
FORGING AHEAD: Workplace Strategies for a New Time
By December 17, 2009
Spherion Staffing Services recently released its 2009 Emerging Workforce Study discussing how to find, retain and empower today’s workforce to fully leverage their skills and potential. To that end, the Study addresses six workplace strategies: … [Read more...]
