Smart Hiring

Introduction Smart hiring for the 21st century Why this book? To save you time and money! Chapter 1: Hiring the Best Employees The changing workforce The impact of employee turnover The hiring survival checklist Alternatives to recruiting Chapter 2: The Legal Requirements of Hiring What laws apply Common selection issues Negligent hiring Enforcement and recordkeeping State requirements Chapter 3: Job Descriptions and Compensation The importance of job descriptions Job analysis and audit Writing job descriptions Determining compensation Chapter 4: Recruiting the Best Recruiting as a hiring tool The recruiting plan Budgeting for recruiting Internal recruiting and referrals Identifying applicants' motivations Enhancing organizational image Exploring sources of labor Locating external applicants Creating an attractive job notice Developing labor pools for the future Chapter 5: Family and Friends: Dealing with Nepotism Nepotism in business Devising a nepotism policy Tips on screening family and friends Chapter 6: Evaluating Applications and Resumes Resumes and applications: where should they be used Electronic options for resume screening Evaluating a resume effectively Evaluating cover letters Development and review of applications Reception of electronic applications Evaluating the whole package Chapter 7: Screening Applicants by Telephone Getting off to a good start The value of telephone screening Interactive voice response programs Preparing to screen by telephone Conducting the screening Evaluating callers Chapter 8: Take-Charge Interviewing Detecting the winners Establishing the process Developing questions Conducting the interview Alternative interview strategies Chapter 9: Obtaining Reliable References The importance of checking references Conducting a reference check Checking credentials Chapter 10: Employment Testing: Do's and Don'ts Overview of testing issues Paper and pencil testing Selecting integrity tests Polygraph screening Genetic screening Drug and alcohol screening Performance-based testing Medical screening Chapter 11: Landing Performers: Making the Right Offer And the winner is Notifying candidates Negotiating offers and compensation Appendix A: Sample Interview Questions Appendix B: Federal Recordkeeping Requirements Appendix C: Sample Compensation Plan Appendix D: Recruiting Strategies Appendix E: Resources Index