Four Employment Reference Checking Tips for Managers

Many managers and recruiters don't enjoy this part of the job. Many say they don't have time. And many don't really know how to go about checking references. I personally am a big fan of reference checking. My questions are difficult and require a lot of thought from the people I talk to. My goal is to gain a true portrait of what my candidate has done to make a difference in the bottom line of the companies he or she has worked for. The way his or her references respond- how quickly, how in-depth, and of course, how favorably - tells me what kind of respect my candidate has gained from others in a professional environment.

This is a great article for employers, touching on some important tips regarding Reference Checking. I hope you find it useful.
Four Employment Reference Checking Tips for Managers

I found this video and thought it was a perfect addition to our post on References! It's hilarious- enjoy!

Hiring Trends for 2010

According to CareerBuilder  and USA Today’s most recent Job Forecast nationwide survey of employers, hiring in the second half of 2010 is likely to mirror hiring trends of the first half of the year with hiring progressing at a moderate but consistent pace. Read on...
http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/07/15/jobs-hiring-trends-for-2010/

Employers: Achieving Work-Life Balance for Your Employees- Are You Making Room in Your Organization?

I've always been a big fan of the idea of work-life balance. For many it really works. For others, not so much. Some companies report a 95% employee retention rate when they offer telecommuting and flexible schedules. Does it work for you or your organization?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124611210

Workforce Management in a Shifting Economy

In today's struggling economy, HR professionals dealing with limited company resources are challenged with finding and holding on to highly skilled, high-wage employees. Some insight and tips:

http://blog.salary.com/hr_voice_salarycom/2010/09/workforce-management-in-a-shifting-economy.html

Hiring Managers- 4 Tips for Hiring Top Talent

Although in today's economy hiring managers have the advantage of an overflowing applicant pool, it still remains a daily challenge to attract and retain top talent. Read on and learn more about how you can be on top of your game in this informative article:

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/archives/2010/06/4-tips-processes-for-hiring-the-best-talent.html