Some of you may have come across the recent LinkedIn posts calling out a Virginia based recruiting firm called Cynet Systems for job postings that included “Caucasians preferred” and “female candidate only”. And your first reaction was probably something like “This isn’t legal, right?” Right. While I’m not going to get into the details of... View Article
In March of this year, Washington became the 11th state to enact legislation requiring public and private sector employers to delay background checks and inquiries regarding job applicants’ conviction records until after determining an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position. Employers that must comply with the Fair Chance Act include public agencies, private individuals,... View Article
The recent focus on employee retention, from what we’ve seen at Equinox, arises from two trends. First, it’s really tough to find the right people in the current market. Once you find them, it’s essential that you keep them. Second, business owners are seeking people who can take over when they retire and key employees... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger, Equinox Business Law Group. As business confidence increases, many companies are looking for sales people. Yet when you talk with business owners, finding a successful sales person is very tough. The skills required to be successful are not always obvious. What you hear in an interview may sound great, but... View Article
Blog written by Trevor Norcross, Integrated Rewards. I always seem to see a few articles that question the effectiveness of Human Resource functions. These articles often take the position that HR does not add value or drive business results. At the same time I see posts from HR practitioner asking how to get a seat... View Article
Blog written by Michelle Bomberger. Human Resources… what does it bring to mind for you? I think the image depends a lot on the context of your experience with HR. For those of us who have been in very large companies, HR is the part of the company that makes sure the “people stuff” gets... View Article
Blog written by Jeanette Nyden, J.D. There is a lot of power in making an opening offer. In fact, the opening offer anchors the entire price conversation. Do you want to set the anchor, or allow the other party to set the anchor? You should make a conscience choice. By setting the anchor, you are determining... View Article
Blog written by David Lightfoot, B2B CFO For a business owner to successfully grow their business, there are a couple of difficult transitions they need to make. The first is from “doer” to manager. Usually when a business is begun, the owner does everything. They must “wear a lot of hats.” If the business finds success and... View Article
Many of us as business owners have heard the mantra: “You should be working ‘on’ your business not ‘in’ your business and we get it. More time running the business, less time doing the work… it’s not always easy but as you build a team that understands who you are and how to do the... View Article