this resume was too good to be true

This Resume Was Too Good to Be True

If you’re recruiting and get a resume that looks like it’s from a unicorn, you might get really excited. This person looks like exactly what you’ve been looking for plus more than you dreamed of! But beware. It might just be too good to be true. The University of Utah is finding this out the …

exit interview questions for small businesses

Exit Interview Questions for Every Small Business

What better way to exit this year than by talking about exit interviews! I received this great question on Instagram from @theanalysisconsult: What exit interview questions would you recommend for small businesses to use for improvement? I’ve done countless exit interviews over the years. They can give you really valuable information, so I’m a fan …

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Retaining Employees During a Hiring Freeze

Hiring freezes are common strategies when companies need to reduce costs. While the concept may easily make sense on the surface, it must be thoughtfully implemented to make sure you retain employees during a hiring freeze. Current employees dealing with an increased workload and no end in sight can lead to decreased morale, burnout, and …

Deciding Whether to Hire a Furloughed Employee

Should You Hire a Furloughed Employee?

Many companies, including Papa John’s, 7 Eleven, and Walmart, have made headlines recently with plans to hire large numbers of full- and part-time employees to meet increased demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you don’t have to be a large company to have hiring needs. Companies of all sizes have current vacancies or may …