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Monthly Archives: October 2015




Managing Millennials: Not For the Faint of Heart

The group of people called millennials, generally defined as those born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s, now represent the largest generation in our nation’s economy.  They are the children of baby boomers, but more importantly, they are the children of the internet.  Late-stage millennials, just now making their way into the workforce, are products not of the

Fair Hiring Laws: Dos and Don’ts for the Interview Process

While state and Federal “fair hiring laws” may seem cumbersome and far-reaching at times, in reality, they serve two very important purposes. First, such laws allow candidates for employment the opportunity for a fair assessment that is free from bias based on certain stereotypes during the interview process. Second, they protect employers and recruiters against discrimination suits brought by unsuccessful