https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us In preparing for my birthday this year, I spent some time researching all of the places that offer free meals (yeah, Denny's!), planning time with my family, and planning to respond to everyone who said "Happy Birthday" on Facebook. After all this was done, I started to realize that I was getting old(er). So, instead of wallowing in my "old age," I started thinking of wisdom I could share. As a result, I pondered the amazing time I've spent in human resources and came up with four things I've learned, and... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/881 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:39:32 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/881-4-tips-every-hr-person-should-know Interviewing at any company isn't easy, but at some companies, the interview process is even tougher. To make things even more difficult, the average length of the entire interview process is increasing, from an average of 12 days in 2010 to... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/880 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:39:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/880-glassdoor-s-top-25-most-difficult-companies-to-interview-2013 Employers may think they hold all the cards when it comes to interviewing job candidates, but they too can do things that will scare off would-be workers. That may not matter if it's a low-level position the company is seeking to fill, but if its top talent the company is after, then interviewers have to tread carefully during the interview process. "Employers scare off candidates... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/772 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:42:34 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/772-7-interview-mistakes-that-scare-away-top-talent According to CTIA, U.S. wireless consumers sent and received an average of six billion text messages per day, or, 69,635 text messages every second. The trade association also reports that as of December 2011, 34 percent of American households were wireless-only. In today's world, mobile... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/764 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:25:49 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/764-the-rise-of-mobile-job-search-infographic Whether you are looking to hire a college graduate or a veteran worker, social media is increasingly becoming an important recruiting tool. From LinkedIn to Twitter to Glassdoor, companies who don't embrace social media risk missing out on what could be a great employee. "It's more than important, it's... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/763 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:19:12 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/763-a-guide-to-social-recruiting There are two priorities if you are a human resources leader. First, ensure that compensation, benefits and compliance is handled properly. Without those elements, nothing else matters. Second, guide and teach leaders how to... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/656 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:21:01 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/656-5-ways-hr-can-boost-recruiting-by-improving-employee-boss-relations Not sure what to expect in an interview? Be prepared ï؟½ for anything. According to the Q4 Glassdoor Employment Confidence Survey, one in five employees plan to look for a new job in the next three months assuming the economy stays the same or improves. So, to help you prepare for tough and sometimes wacky interview questions, Glassdoor has... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/571 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:41:45 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/571-top-25-oddball-interview-questions-for-2013