Hiring

Minnesota led nation in job creation last year

02/11/2016

Minnesota led the 50 states on Gallup’s 2015 Job Creation Index with an average score of +38, based on workers’ reports of hiring activity at their place of employment.

Good news and bad news: Workers are back

02/09/2016

The latest government statistics show that unemployment is falling as the economy recovers. It’s a trend that both helps and hurts employers.

Poll: Bad body language can disqualify job applicants

02/05/2016

An impressive résumé and cover letter can help a candidate land a job interview. Bad body language and awkward mannerisms can ensure that there won’t be a second interview—or a job offer.

Questionable online content disqualifies job candidates

02/01/2016

Are you among the companies willing to turn away from an applicant because of what they see on social media?

7 steps toward writing job descriptions that really capture the job

01/19/2016

The number of ways in which to craft job descriptions are as varied as the positions for which they’re written. There are, however, a series of universal steps every employer can take to write a solid job description.

New visa regs would aid H-1B mobility

01/15/2016

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published new proposed regulations designed to make it easier for highly skilled immigrants who hold work visas to remain in the country if their work circumstances change.

Investigators: U of M wasn’t negligent during AD hiring

01/12/2016

When University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood Teague resigned amid charges of sexual harassment and questionable spending, critics said the university must have missed obvious warning signs when he was hired in 2012.

Beware ambiguous questions on job application

12/21/2015

Your job application might be a minefield of litigation risks! Example: If you reserve the right to fire workers who lie on the application, you better be sure that every question on it is absolutely clear.

SBA website offers employers resources for screening applicants

12/15/2015

Did you know that the FBI can help you run background checks on prospective employees?

13 interviewee questions to prepare for

12/14/2015

What happens when applicants turn the tables on you during interviews? Are you (or the supervisors in your workplace) prepared? Here are 13 applicant questions to be prepared to answer: