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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

Some of the information that HR pros of the day required candidates to include in their résumés—think: weight, marital status, number of children, race, and religion—“would be considered discriminatory practice today,” Evan Cassimy, HR director for Chick-fil-A, wrote in a LinkedIn blog. So, what do you think, HR pros?

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. The fact which captivated the staffing industry was the allegation that Amazon’s staffing company, Staff Management Solutions , was to “blame” for the lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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How this CPO broke into the C-suite after a decade as a stay-at-home mom

HR Brew

Fast-forward more than 30 years, including a decade-long break to be a stay-at-home mom, and Hartigan is now the chief people officer (CPO) at Kantata, a 500-person, remote-first software company. In 2003, with four children at home, Hartigan had a wake-up call. Finding her way to HR. Stepping out and in.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. The fact which captivated the staffing industry was the allegation that Amazon’s staffing company, Staff Management Solutions , was to “blame” for the lawsuit. When the background check returned a criminal record, the company fired him.

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Top Outplacement Firms: A List for Buyers of Outplacement

Careerminds

So make sure you do your own research into the providers you decide to consider, to make the best decision about which will be the right partner for your organization. Know what to look for in these outplacement firms that will enable them to properly support your laid off employees through their career transitions.

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Best Recruitment Agencies in Dubai

Bayzat

Last Updated on September 11, 2023 by Farhan In the dynamic business landscape of Dubai, where innovation and talent bloom, finding the right people for your organisation and having a perfect workplace to recognise your skills become crucial. Their comprehensive HR solutions are backed by over 50 years of invaluable experience.

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11 Stats You Should Know If You are Recruiting Contractors in the U.S.

Linkedin Talent Blog

Co-authored by Christopher Lawrence Recruiting contractors has become a popular way to hire: 20% to 30% of the workforce in the US and the EU-15 are independent workers, according to the McKinsey Global Institute , 42% of U.S. The industries that boast the most contractors are software and IT, media and communications, and healthcare.