A Case for Hiring Veterans: The Veteran Opportunity

By Steven Skoubye In today’s world, hiring the right employees is a critical part of a company’s success. Managers want skilled employees that bring diversity of thought and diversity of experience. Employees want to work in skilled positions with competitive pay. This environment creates fierce competition between employers for talented, well-trained employees. Yet, there is at least one source of talent, skills, and experience that … Continue reading A Case for Hiring Veterans: The Veteran Opportunity

Social Media in the Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent or Lawsuits

Author: Ian U. Anderson SOCIAL MEDIA (SM) is still a very new tool in the hiring process. Policy and practice (regarding SM use for screening candidates) widely varies between companies, as well as industries.1 SM can be an effective tool in making hiring decisions; however, hiring managers must understand the SM hiring landscape, potential legal pitfalls, and SM screening best practices to reap the hiring benefits. Ignorance … Continue reading Social Media in the Hiring Process: Uncovering Top Talent or Lawsuits