This job market is ROUGH for businesses. I've never seen so many candidates commit to an interview and then no show. Not a text. Not an e-mail. Not a phone call. Nothing. And each time it never ceases to amaze me. I know part of that is my own values and ethics that I'm imposing on others but c'mon people. It's okay to say "I've had a change of heart," or "I've had another opportunity come up." I promise you employers would much prefer that morsel of respect rather than a no

I feel like the hospitality industry is it's own separate beast in regards to Human Resources. You can find the warmest, most amazing employees but at the same time find employees who truly make you question your sanity. This story comes from my hospitality days but is a great example of why handbooks or at least policies are important and why your employees should always acknowledge they've received them. We found an employee drinking some of the hotels fine wine while on th

I covered this in the most recent Facebook HR Strategy Session but since everyone has different learning styles, I thought it's an important topic to cover in a blog as well! Many small businesses start off by hiring Independent Contractors as they grow their business rather than committing to all that comes along with having an employees. Classifying your contacts correctly is a separate challenge in itself and you definitely want to consult a tax accountant however if you w