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Can I Use a Non-Compete Ban In My Workplace?

Do you know how to handle non-competes in your workplace?

Avoid Bad Hires: A Proven 7-Step Hiring Roadmap

Do you find it challenging to source and hire quality talent? Are you experiencing a trend where new employees are not the right fit? You’re not alone. We share 7 proven steps to avoid hires in this article.

How Can I Manage Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Recruiting Process?

HR Question: As we work to use AI responsibly in our talent acquisition process, can you offer suggestions on how to manage candidate use of AI in the recruiting process?

What Are Some Resources and Strategies to Recruit Veterans?

HR Question: In trying to expand our recruiting efforts, we are interested in reaching out to veterans as possible applicants. Can you recommend resources and strategies to recruit veterans?

How Can I Improve My Recruitment Processes?

HR Question: We’re in desperate need of the right talent, but I can’t seem to attract or engage the number of candidates I need! How can I improve my recruitment processes to attract more candidates?

How Long Should We Keep Resumes and Applications?

We’re doing some end-of-year filing and record cleanup. How long do we need to keep resumes and applications?

What Should I Include in the First 90-Day Introductory Period?

HR Question: Many of our new hires seem to be leaving within the first few months of employment. We need to tackle this head-on! What are the best practices for ensuring new hire success?

What is the Cost of a Bad Hire?

The data surrounding the cost of a “bad hire” range from 30% to upwards of three to four times the employee’s annual salary. Whatever the actual dollar amount, hiring the wrong person for the job can lead to substantial losses for an organization. The true cost of a bad hire will depend upon the position, your industry, and frankly your culture.

How Can I Use Salary Benchmarking As a Recruitment Strategy?

HR Question: Like many companies, we're struggling with recruiting right now. I've been tasked with doing salary benchmarking to see if compensation is part of the problem, but I'm not sure how to go about doing it. Can you advise me on how to tackle the benchmarking process?

How to Conduct an Internal I-9 Audit

Leveraging our experience completing countless I-9 audits for our clients, we will share recommendations to help you through an I-9 audit and the correction process if you discover Form I-9 mistakes.

How Can My Company Choose Between Different Types of Recruitment Services?

There are 4 key types of recruitment services - all operate & charge differently. Here's how to choose the best fit for your company's needs!

What Can We Do to Make Onboarding Training Stick?

Wondering why your onboarding training doesn't seem to make an impact? Check out these four easy tips to make your onboarding training stick!

Steps Toward a Successful Recruitment Process

Do you know what goes into a successful recruitment process? Or how to recruit in a candidate's market? Read on to find out!

What Are The Top 5 Commonly Missed Records In Employee Personnel Files?

Are you missing any key records in employee files? Avoid these common mistakes to protect your organization and improve HR compliance.

Ten Steps to Optimize Your Recruitment Process

Here are 10 easy steps to analyze and optimize your recruitment process to ensure your effectiveness to compete for talent.

How to Handle Background Checks for Temporary Employees

Should you do background checks on temporary employees if you want to hire them full-time? What if the temp agency didn't match your process?
HR Wheel for Recruitment Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.

What Features Should I Consider in a New Applicant Tracking System?

With so many options in the market, this article shares key Applicant Tracking System (ATS) features to evaluate as you search for a new ATS. 

Should I Use a Pre-Screen Questionnaire For Job Applicants?

Find out when you should and shouldn't use a pre-screen questionnaire, along with what types of questions to ask.

Top 3 Reasons Why New Hires Leave… And How to Turn Around Your Turnover!

You can't solve a problem until you understand it. We'll explain the top 3 reasons why new hires leave and what you can do about it!

The Difference Between Applicants and Candidates

Although they are related, it's important to understand the difference between applicants and candidates to streamline your hiring process.

What Is an RPO?

An RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is a third-party service provider that manages some or all of an organization's recruiting function.

Can you be an Employee and Independent Contractor for the Same Company?

It is possible to have a W-2 employee who also performs 1099 independent contractor work, but employers must follow these federal regulations.

How To Say Sponsorship Is Not Available And Remain Compliant

To protect your organization, you should choose your words carefully in writing a job ad when sponsorship is not available. Here's how!

Building A DEI&B Roadmap

Building a comprehensive and inclusive DEI&B roadmap can be a crucial key in creating a welcoming work environment. Do you have one in place?

What Should We Include On Our Careers Page?

Is your organization's careers page optimized to attract talent and encourage applications? If not, check out these tips and tricks!

How can internships address your talent shortage?

Internships can address current labor shortages, fill your talent pipeline, and create brand awareness. Here's how to get started!

What is Equal Pay Day?

Do you know how long it takes for a woman to earn as much as her male counterpart's annual salary? It changes every year!

How To Organize Employee Records And Remain Compliant

It's critical to follow federal regulations as you organize employee records. Here are 5 key types of employee files & how to maintain them.

Do I Need HR?

When it comes to HR, you are better to be proactive than reactive to avoid losing key employees, receiving legal penalties, or litigation.

Could Sabbaticals Be Your Next Retention Tool?

Sabbaticals are gaining in popularity as companies look for meaningful ways to retain employees. Here's what you should consider.

What is the Value of Job Descriptions?

What's the value of job descriptions? We'll explain what to include in job descriptions and how they can help with your HR HR Compliance.

Why Is It Important To Get An Employee’s Signature?

Learn why an employee signature is critical to protect your business and the employee. We explain signature best practices & what not to do.

How Can I Stop Candidates From Ghosting After Accepting an Offer?

Are your candidates ghosting after accepting an offer? Don't miss this article with tips to keep those candidates engaged!

What’s the Most Effective Way to Use Panel Interviews?

Panel interviews, when planned properly, allow interviewers to get a broader picture of the candidate and their experience while saving time.

Why You Should Always Be Networking

Understand the value of networking and how to easily network in less formal ways - easily and with little time.

What is a Certificate of Qualification for Employment?

HR Question: This week a hiring manager was excited about a candidate but learned during an interview that the candidate has had a Felony for theft.  The candidate mentioned having an Ohio Certificate of Qualification for Employment that they could provide. Although we are not a bank and the role does not handle money, we […]