


Job Interview Questions Employers Should Avoid
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...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?
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,...
Salary History Ban Passed for Albany County
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...