8 Useful Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check 8 Useful Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check You can gather close to all of the information that you need to make a hiring decision through a candidate’s resume, phone screen, and an in-person interview. However, there is one more crucial step you…
Best Practices When Managing New Hires Best Practices When Managing New Hires With the economy on the upswing, many growing construction companies are starting to go after talented new employees. That means a lot of first days on the job and a lot of time and money to spend while new staffers get up…
Preparing and Closing Candidates Preparing and Closing Candidates You have finally made an offer to a qualified candidate, only to have them turn around and tell you that they are considering a few other offers. Time to panic, right? If they turn you down, you’ll have to start from square one of the hiring…
Elements of a Comprehensive Relocation Program Elements of a Comprehensive Relocation Program During employee relocation, an organization moves employees from one location to another. This article discusses the basics of effective relocation programs, including policy development, communication issues, legal issues, and economic factors. Relocation assistance can help bring in new hires, retain current employees…
How to Conduct the Best Telephone Interview How to Conduct the Best Telephone Interview When hiring, a phone interview usually makes more sense during the early stages of the hiring process. Conducting phone interviews can save a company and candidate time by using the phone interview as a way to screen candidates before inviting…
Identifying and Understanding Your Firms’ Compensation Schedule Identifying and Understanding Your Firms’ Compensation Schedule Recognition and competitive compensation are two key factors that impact recruiting and retention. Employers show appreciation for the work performed by implementing recognition programs that heavily contribute to employee satisfaction. Maintaining competitive compensation systems and schedules are equally as important. Employers…
