Would You Hire a Criminal to Fill an Open Job?

Would You Hire a Criminal to Fill an Open Job?

The United States is the global leader in incarceration. Today, more than 30 percent of the U.S. working-age population has a criminal record. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Charles Koch Institute (CKI) conducted a study, showing that many...
Are Inherently Lazy People Impacting Your Business?

Are Inherently Lazy People Impacting Your Business?

It’s no secret that Amazon has high expectations for employees. But did you know that according to David Niekerk, one of the designers of Amazon’s warehouse-management system, the company’s policies are in part shaped by Jeff Bezos’ belief that people are...
Where Art Thou, Qualified Workers?

Where Art Thou, Qualified Workers?

Despite the high number of unemployed workers in America, virtually every industry is suffering the same major woe: a lack of qualified candidates to fill open positions. Corie Barry, Best Buy CEO, believes there are four primary reasons for this dilemma: 1. A lack of...