RSI Company Newsletter

Flirting With Disaster: The Risks Companies Face When They Don’t Conduct Background Checks

VIEW PDF VERSION Despite the fact that most companies have been subject to an employee lying on their resume about a previous position held, falsely reporting a clean driving record, denying a criminal background, or even worse, embezzlement, many companies do not participate in performing background checks. Ideally, all hiring…

Performance Evaluations: Good or Bad?

VIEW PDF VERSION On a daily basis, companies are confronted with a myriad of situations that have a significant influence on the overall morale of the organization. However it appears nothing presents a greater obstacle to organizations than maintaining a healthy professional relationship among managers and employees. Add in the…

Did You Know? The Value of a Solid Partnership

VIEW PDF VERSION   Many employers are confused by the workforce landscape. They are frustrated that there doesn't seem to be the flow of qualified talent seeking employment with their companies, or answering the corporate call to come and join the team; and furthermore, they have no idea how to…

Interviews: How to Handle Hypothetical Questions

VIEW PDF VERSION   There are several differing types of interviewing techniques, and one, in particular, is an old favorite: the Hypothetical situation. Being a recruiter myself, I have had the opportunity to conduct thousands of interviews. There are varying schools of thought on what is "the best" interviewing style,…

Who Said Leadership Was Easy?

VIEW PDF VERSION   If posed the question, "What makes a good leader?" it is likely your response would include many of the characteristics exhibited by some of the most admired people in the world, both past and present. Individuals such as Henry Ford to Steve Jobs, regardless of industry,…

Tips for Success: Reap the Rewards of Career Diversification

VIEW PDF VERSION   Building a solid career foundation in today's marketplace means more than mastering a limited number of tasks in a given field. Career diversification in your field will bring larger rewards, according to the American Association of Finance and Accounting. "When employers look for talent, they typically…

Leading Your Team In 2018

VIEW PDF VERSION   Happy 2018!   As we embark on a New Year, many of us find ourselves optimistic and excited about the upcoming year in both our professional and personal lives. In fact, most of us recognize this time of year as the best time to identify and…

The Talent Crunch: Getting The Best

VIEW PDF VERSION   As the professional landscape goes through a dramatic change with all the Baby-Boomers retiring and leaving the workforce, there is a dramatic change in the talent pool. Over the next few years, while unemployment is at record lows (sub 4%), it will become increasingly important to…

The Holiday Season: How to Get Ahead

VIEW PDF VERSION   November is here! That statement holds quite a few implications for business, and life in general. The first day of November means that we have less than a month before the craziness of the Holiday Season. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Christmas isn't far…

Caught in the Act: Most Common Resume Lies Revealed 2017

VIEW PDF VERSION   In an effort to protect your company, it is likely that you insure your organization against worst-case scenarios from impacting your business. But outside of typical insurances such as EPLI, D&O, and Liability, when it comes to hiring employees are you insuring yourself against hiring the…