How to make diversity an asset for your company

Dear WW: My company goes through the motions when it comes to diversity. Is there a way to make diversity a more strategic part of what we do? MONOCULTURIST
Dear MONO,
If you want to win a bet with a non-sports fan, bet that this year’s Super Bowl will be won for the first time by an [...]

I have to conduct a job interview…help!

What is your strategy for conducting a job interview?
Your Rant: I’m about to hire my first batch of new employees. What are the most important things to remember as I go through the hiring process?
911 Repair:
I always try to remember the Tony Hinrichs rule when I think about hiring new employees. Mr. Hinrichs [...]

Hiring great employees starts with a well-thought out job description

What are your strategies for hiring great employees?
Your Rant: I just lost a very important employee. This is a key job for us so I’m putting a lot of thought into how to fill the position. I really want to be careful this time so we can find a long term solution rather than just [...]

No work for old men, older worker challenges

What are your strategies for surviving as an older worker today?
Your Rant: It’s tough out there for older workers. Any suggestions?
911 Repair: I cherish eail from my readers and I respond personally to every one. Recently I’ve received a lot of mail from people over 50 who are having a hard time finding a job. [...]

No surprises, reference checking that works

What are your strategies for conducting effective reference checks?
Your Rant: I always check references but it seems like companies are so scared of being sued, they won’t tell you anything at all. Short of hiring a detective, what can you do?
911 Pulse,
Your letter got me thinking about my brother’s twentieth high school reunion. Jay [...]

I keep hiring Mr Wrong-Help

what’s your strategy for hiring great employees?
Your Rant: For the first time we’re having a hard time finding excellent employees. Is this par for the course today or are we doing something wrong
911 Repair
Hitting a hole in one is a challenge. Just ask Todd Obuchowski. He was on the 116 yard, par three, fourth hole [...]

Q & A, tips for conducting a successful job interview

What are your strategies for conducting a job interview?
Your Rant: I’ve done a million job interviews in the course of my career. But now I find myself on the other side of the table interviewing candidates. What do savvy interviewers look for?
911 Repair,
This summer my wife traveled from the west coast to the east. [...]

Hunt For Red Flags–tips for evaluating applicant’s resumes

What are your strategies for spotting red flags or trouble in an applicant’s resume?
Your Rant: I’ve got to review a bunch of resumes. I’ve never done this before. What are the red flags that I should be looking for
911 Repair
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Nobody Home–should companies respond to all applicants?

What are your thoughts about companies that don’t ever let you know that they’ve received your application or that you didn’t get the job?
Your Rant:I have shipped over 20 resumes and have been on 4 interviews where the company has never responded! I don’t want to work for the smucks anyway!
911 Repair
Over the last eight [...]

We all look alike–how to create a more diverse workforce

What’s your strategy for making the workforce diverse?
Your Rant: My company claims that it’s trying to recruit minority employees but everyone who gets hired is white. When I asked about this, the director of HR told me they don’t get many minority candidates. I find that hard to believe. How can I tell if that’s [...]