The power of the pause. In the world of Big Data, it seems like the answer to all employee issues should be one report away. But often, the hardest step isn't collecting or crunching the numbers; it's finding the right questions to ask. (TLNT)
Subtle interview biases. From handshakes to brainteasers, many of the seemingly innocuous ways employers rule out applicants have built-in biases against diverse candidates. Dr. John Sullivan IDs common ones and ways to avoid them. (DSJ)
Candidate confidence continues. Job openings in August were down to their lowest in six months, but that didn't deter workers from seeking new opportunities. 4.3 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in August—a new record. (Reuters)
Re-qualifying. According to the NFIB, 92% of businesses hiring reported few or no qualified applicants for the positions they were trying to fill—pointing to a need to reassess what skills are truly required to start and what can be trained later on. (Inc)
Are two heads better than one? A new study assessed whether it's better for employees to work in teams or alone. The findings? Simple tasks are best done by individuals, complex ones by teams (if group dynamics are managed). (Wharton)
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