Hiring

References are a time-honored way to find out more about a job candidate, and a perennial headache. It seems so easy to ask a previous employer about a candidate, but it often brings up challenges. You will get better references if you ask for the right kinds. Personal references are … Read More

Hiring new employees can sometimes feel like a crap shoot. How a candidate interviews is frequently a poor indicator of job performance (except in fields like sales where presentation is key). Asking good questions in a structured way helps, as do portfolios and reference checks. The best way to test … Read More