Job board for applicants who like to drink
One of the biggest trends in online recruiting: niche job boards that focus on a narrow group of applicants. Read more
Social networking profiles more accurate than resumes?
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
In the debate about whether to search for candidates online before they’re hired, here’s another reason hiring managers may consider doing so: Read more
4 common recruiting Web site mistakes
The company’s “Careers” Web page is one of HR’s most powerful recruiting tools. But that doesn’t mean all of them are designed to make the biggest impact. Read more
Your peers’ hiring plans
Does your company plan on hiring additional full-time employees in the next few months? How about reducing headcount? If you said no to both, you aren’t alone. Read more
Massive I-9 audits on the way: How to prepare
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Document retention, Latest News & Views
When the feds said their new immigration strategy was to crack down on employers’ hiring and record-keeping practices, they weren’t kidding. Read more
IM the boss, be more productive
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Latest News & Views
If you think instant messaging and Facebook are time-wasting interruptions for slackers who’ll do anything rather than work, think again. Read more
Wife blows spy’s cover on Facebook
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
You’d think some people would know better when it comes to keeping sensitive information off the Web. Read more
Spammers harvesting e-mail addresses on Twitter
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Security and law
Many companies use Twitter to recruit employees or market products. But if you’re using the site, here’s a tip that could save you a lot of headaches: Read more
Third of IT workers snoop confidential info
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Security and law
One of an IT department’s biggest nightmares: staffers using their access privileges for illegal or unethical purposes. That kind of behavior may be more widespread than you think. Read more
‘Tell me I’m fired after the beep’
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
No manager or HR pro likes to deliver bad news. But it’s still better than the fallout when no one owns up to the task. Read more
