by Caroline | Feb 14, 2013 | Assessments, Company Culture, Hiring, Recruiting
This week I’m reflecting about meeting “the perfect person.” In this case, the perfect employee. The fact is, if people were as picky about their dates as they are about who they hire, most people would be single. People who use dating websites are generally open to...
by Caroline | Jan 23, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, People Evaluation, Recruiting, rewards, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Why do your employees come in to work every day? Is it because they have to pay the rent or is there something else? Are your team members best buddies with each other? Does your company’s mission align with their values? Are they getting valuable experience that will...
by Caroline | Jan 16, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, HRCompliance, Labor Law, Recruiting, rewards, teamwork, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Startups, what’s your exit strategy? You created this cool thingamajig, wowed them in pitch competitions, got your customers and now it looks like somebody might buy your company or you’re ready for an Initial Public Offering. You know you have to have all your...
by Caroline | Jan 2, 2013 | Assessments, Hiring, HRCompliance, Labor Law, Recruiting
A lot of companies are tempted to fudge the line between employees and contractors. After all, hiring an employee is a commitment. You invest a lot of time finding, hiring, processing and training the person. You can’t just change your mind without losing out on all...
by Caroline | Dec 19, 2012 | Hiring, HRCompliance, Labor Law, Management, Recruiting, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Before you launch into any background checks on employees in the new year, you should know there’s a new Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Rights form that employers must use starting January 1, 2013. The new form doesn’t change any of the rights. But...
by Caroline | Dec 5, 2012 | Hiring, HRCompliance, Telecommuting, company culture, management
When you write a job description for a new employee, you need to include the main things you want the employee to do and a salary range. Then you’re good, right? Not even close. You may think of that job description the way some people treat an online dating...
