Talking About the Baby Boomer Generation

Talking About the Baby Boomer Generation

Are fears of a coming "labor shortage" and "knowledge drain" well founded? Despite the recent economic downturn, many experts believe that within 10 years there will be a labor shortage in the United States, the United Kingdom, and much of Western Europe resulting from the retirement of many workers from the Baby Boomer generation (those born 1946 – 1964) and [...]

2011-12-11T10:21:47-06:00December 11th, 2011|

Due Diligence or Discrimination?

Pre-employment background checks are under increased scrutiny. Conducting a background check on prospective candidates is considered part of the normal due diligence in the hiring process by many employers.  Reviewing a candidate’s criminal record and credit provides the hiring manager with more information on that candidate and may identify potential “red flags”.  The practice has, however, come under increased scrutiny [...]

2011-12-11T10:20:51-06:00December 11th, 2011|