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Questions to ask before cybervetting

Be Careful About Checking Candidate’s Social Media Backgrounds

Screening candidates on social media is common—but can leave you open to liability

When you’re curious about a new job applicant, it’s human nature to want to check them out on social media. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are right at your fingertips. What’s the harm in looking?…

Bizzy Coy

employee managing interns

A Newbies Guide to Managing Interns

Before you had interns, you probably joked about needing one. It would be fantastic to have an eager college student take on the dullest parts of your job, fetch you coffee and deliver it with…

Hannah Orenstein

employee retention

13 Great Ideas to Increase Employee Retention

There’s a special feeling of accomplishment when you make a great new hire. You’ve invested time and energy advertising the role, getting to know several candidates, and introducing them to your team. When the right…

Mark Lerner

Using Snapchat in recruiting

Your Guide to Snapchat Recruiting

If you’re not already familiar, Snapchat is a messaging app that lets you take a photo or video, layer it with text, doodles or filters, and send to your friends. They can view your snap…

Bizzy Coy