When you belong to an organization, there’s usually a reason, right? Whether the organization is a business, club, or other group, something about it appealed to you, and you chose to associate yourself with it. You personally identified with it and felt like you...
As an employer, you want to find out as much about a candidate as possible to ensure you are making the right hiring decision. But there are job interview questions employers should avoid. You shouldn’t ask questions that cause an applicant to tell you about...
Q: We interviewed a candidate who had the right type and length of experience, but spoke with a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Is it okay to reject an applicant because of their accent? A: There is risk in rejecting the candidate based on their accent,...
In a previous article, we discussed the New York City salary history ban that took effect October 31. Recently, a salary history ban passed for Albany County, with the Albany County Legislature unanimously voting to prevent employers from requiring salary information...
Q: Are job descriptions required by law? A: Job descriptions are not required by law, but they’re certainly great to have and serve several purposes. First, a job description, when accurately written, should reflect the actual work done. The applicant or employee can...