For institutions to become diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces for faculty and staff, HR must take a critical look at current hiring processes and analyze not only who’s being hired, but who’s doing the hiring. Are search committee members trained in DEI issues and prepared to conduct interviews in a way that exemplifies the institution’s... View Article
This blog post was contributed by Jennifer R. Burnett, Ph.D., senior principal at Cornerstone, Inc. In today’s higher ed labor market, unemployment is at an all-time low, a skills gap in the workforce continues to grow, and the workforce is made up of more generations than ever before. For colleges and universities to attract top... View Article
Members OnlyInterviews are the traditional method by which a potential or current employer may assess interested candidates for open positions within an organization. Protocol for interviews can vary significantly between institutions. While some may still conduct in-person interviews only, others are beginning to favor emerging technologies and trends which allow for more flexibility, including video interviews,... View Article
Members OnlyRecruitment refers to the process of identifying and hiring qualified candidates for new or existing positions. Although typically done by in-house HR professionals or hiring departments, third-party recruiting firms can be contracted for hard-to-fill positions or temporary placements. Recruitment can be done externally through targeted advertisement and networking or internally through promotion or transfer. A... View Article