Staffing, recruiting and hiring are key responsibilities of human resources. An important aspect of hiring is checking references to verify information in resumes and interviews. Checking references ...

To the frustration of job seekers and hiring managers alike, an increasing number of employers are instituting a blanket "no reference" policy. The trend, which began in the United States, has ...

Even though there is nothing “illegal” about giving out a truthful reference (my state, Ohio, even has a statute that protects employment references–O.R.C. 4113.71), my advice to clients is to avoid ...

Hiring the right people is important for any industry, but it is particularly crucial in fields like human services, where employees are entrusted with the care and support of vulnerable populations.

I am constantly sent marketing materials by PR firms or people who want to be quoted in my column. I generally quickly file them under G (G for garbage). But one just got lucky. Allison & Taylor Inc., ...