Finding great talent is hard, keeping great talent is harder, and keeping great talent while simultaneously developing them into an even greater talent can seem downright impossible. No business is immune to these challenges, and as the war for talent carries on it’s imperative that everyone take a serious look at how we treat our candidates. Candidate Experience is often anything but an “experience”, taking on the feel of visiting the DMV or filing taxes. The process of finding and applying for a job has become a source of anxiety and fear, during what could be a time of excitement and opportunity. … read more

A Supreme Court decision last week keeps in place a lower court ruling that Domino’s Pizza is obligated to provide a website accessible to disabled customers. The case, pitting the pizza chain against a blind customer, brings attention to the reality that disability accommodations are not just for physical spaces. Companies that provide online platforms must also meet the needs of disabled users. This is an important conversation governing the use of HR technology. … read more

As we arrive at the 2020s, evidence is growing that individuals find themselves wanting more than conventional notions of “success.” That’s leading to a collective reassignment of the “why” behind an enterprise. … read more

You’ll see the Big Five personality dimensions on display every day in the workplace. This video of an airport incident this week provides a great example of how both higher and lower levels of certain traits can be effective at times. … read more

The decision to make an offer of employment could be described as a leap of faith. Regardless of the position and the particulars of the workplace, the choice to hand over the keys is consequential. While a hard-working and talented employee is a considerable asset, a major concern for hiring managers isn’t solely focused on those plusses. It’s avoiding the proverbial bad apple who spoils the whole barrel. … read more