Top 50 Companies for Diversity

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According to DiversityInc's 2006 survey of the top 50 companies for diversity, these leaders in human capital diversity aggressively recruit and retain a high percentage of women, candidates of a diverse ethnic mix, and candidates with disabilities. They are also more likely to offer benefits to sup...

The Science of Hiring

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Read the Inc.com article on the "science of hiring" to learn about the latest strategies employers are using to find their dream candidates and get the "skinny" on cognitive and personality tests, group and behavioral interviewing, and reference checking. You may get a bit squemish reading about the...

Credit Checks as Part of the Hiring Process

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A recent Salary.com survey revealed that running a credit report is a relatively common practice employers use to judge an applicant's level of responsibility, verify their employment history and identity, and assess their risk for workplace theft. According to the survey, more than 1 in 5 small and...

Are You Stuck in Middle Management Hell?

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In a recent Fortune Magazine article, Are You Stuck in Middle Management Hell?, Generation Xers bump up against the 77 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 as they struggle to achieve upward mobility in a phenomenon called "The Gray Ceiling". The article offers creative advice on how to b...