Asking Candidates for Salary History May NOW Have Legal Implications

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Recent discussions have employers wondering if they should be asking candidates for salary history during the interview process. Of particular concern is Oregon’s Equal Pay Act, portions of which are to go into effect in October 2017. Along with many other provisions, it contains the admonishment that employers may not ask an applicant how much… Read more »

A Change In Management Is Coming. How Do You Prepare Your Staff?

A change in management can be disconcerting to your team. Employees grow accustomed to an individual’s management style and know what to expect of them – what their communication style is, how often they provide feedback, how lax or stern they are about enforcing rules or policies. Change is difficult for many people and the… Read more »

The Best Use of Assessments in the Interview Process

Talent assessments, also known as pre-employment tests, are important tool in the hiring process. And just as you need more than just a hammer in your home improvement toolbox, you need more than just assessments in your hiring formula. Studies show that they should carry about one-third of the weight involved in your candidate selection… Read more »

Selecting the “Right” Recruiting Firm

When a hiring need arises, you need to make the right candidate match, efficiently and successfully. The cost of a hiring mistake – estimated at three times that of an initial hire – is just too high. So, partnering with a recruiting firm that knows your business and knows your needs, is a wise strategic… Read more »