Jennifer Soper

The foundation of a successful panel interview—a recruitment practice that involves a group of team members interviewing one candidate—is thoughtful planning. In their best form, these group interviews allow interviewers to combine their strengths, perspectives, and experiences—leading to effective and comprehensive questions. Follow these steps to structure a panel interview successfully: Select your interview team…

LinkedIn is a top spot for job seekers and companies looking to hire new employees, with more than half a billion members (in more than 200 countries). Your first step to finding quality talent is learning how to post a job on LinkedIn. We will guide you through a quick step-by-step process to getting your…

A structured interview is a set, repeatable interview process that provides each candidate with the same questions in the same order. Using this process allows for less subjectivity when reviewing applicants, hopefully leading to hiring the best and most qualified person. The central piece of a structured interview is the preplanned questions you ask every…

An employee assistance program (EAP) offers support for personal and workplace problems that can affect employee output at work and satisfaction and happiness at home. Most EAPs help employees with substance abuse and mental health issues but can also cover family issues, wellness concerns, and retirement planning. As you explore the possibility of an EAP…

Glassdoor and Indeed both aim to help businesses improve recruiting and hiring. However, their platforms serve slightly different purposes, so we compared the two to help you understand the differences and how you can best use both. Glassdoor and Indeed both offer free plans for employers. Additionally, you can upgrade to a paid plan for…

Managers are integral to any business’s efficient and effective operations. For that reason, knowing how to hire a manager or supervisor is essential to recruiting qualified talent who fit with the corporate culture and will add to the strength and diversity of the team as a whole. Employing the best managers for your company is…

Some tried-and-true approaches can simplify the process of finding the best candidates for your open positions—whether you’re hiring for remote or in-person positions, looking for contractors or full-time employees, or needing to find someone at the last minute. Word-of-mouth, advertising, employee referrals, and job boards are just a few ways to find employees. Primarily, be…

Involuntary termination occurs when a company (as opposed to an employee) initiates the termination of an employment relationship. It is often the result of cost-cutting measures such as downsizing or poor work performance or inappropriate workplace behavior by the employee. Below we will dive deeper into the reasons your company might use involuntary termination and…

Onboarding new employees is the process of integrating a new worker into your company culture, ethos, policies, and teams. The goal is to provide the new hire with the tools and information needed to become productive and to help them feel welcome. Prepare your new employee for success by: Confirming new hire data prior to…

Mobile device management (MDM) describes how companies manage the administration and security of mobile devices (cellphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) issued to employees. All businesses—especially smaller ones, due to the higher level of vulnerability—should establish a solid system that ensures reasonable control over all company hardware, software, and data. This should start from when the devices…

A thriving company culture that includes clear and concise policies, effective communication strategies, and fair and equal treatment can help employees feel engaged and appreciated. Check out these 20 company culture ideas, which go beyond basic compensation and benefits, that can make your small business a better place to work and, ultimately, more successful. 1….

A strong work ethic is directly related to an individual’s productivity and best developed through guidance and encouragement. Individuals with a strong work ethic are more likely to produce quality work, be reliable on the job, and stay committed for longer periods. A lack of a work ethic is exhibited by those who are not…