Federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws set down guidelines for how HR managers should handle the recruitment and hiring process. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for enforcing these rules among contractors and subcontractors working with government agencies. No matter the size or scope of a…

No matter your business or industry, reaching the top talent in your field through a comprehensive recruitment strategy is essential to your success. You need to use the latest methods to find employees who will help guide your company into the future. While businesses have long relied on websites to…

Recruiting top talent for your business should be one of your top priorities. It’s the people behind your business that determine its success or its failure, i.e. human capital, so why wouldn’t you tackle recruiting tasks in the same way a top-tier college tackles recruiting for athletic teams? Recruiting expert…

Over the past decade, employers have put increased emphasis on hiring job candidates who hold advanced degrees. However, many hiring experts believe that eliminating job applicants who don’t hold advanced degrees is tantamount to overlooking the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. Writing about degree requirements, recruiting expert Gail Miller…

Even the most successful business leaders can make the mistake of overlooking a company website’s careers page. It’s easy to assume that most of your site’s visitors are looking at services and product information or are learning about your company’s history. However, marketing research consistently shows that it’s actually a…

The federal government recently extended tax credits for businesses that choose to hire veterans, offering breaks between $2,400 and $9,600 for hiring Returning Heroes or Wounded Warriors to fill open company positions. These tax credits are offered as part of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. When you hire…