Hiring the right people is one of the most important jobs any human resources professional or manager does. From the entrance level recruiter to the seasoned professional in charge of executive hiring, this audio conference provides practical pointers on hiring best practices and pitfalls.

The presentation covers the interviewing and selection process from the perspective of compliance to applicable employment laws, and reviews each step. It covers what is allowed, what may be discriminatory, and what specific questions should not be asked in an employment interview. Our speaker also discusses how best to evaluate a candidate, how to measure what constitutes adverse impact in hiring, and how to legally conduct reference and background checks.

This audio conference covers:

• How to write and post legal ads for hiring
• The questions you may and may not legally ask when interviewing potential hires
• How to utilize current behavior-based and competency-based interviewing techniques and options related to the position
• How to evaluate candidates fairly and make confident selection decisions
• Avoiding “adverse impact” in your hiring process
• Assuring compliance with the goals of Affirmative Action Plans
• The legal requirements of references and background checks
• Additional information that may be obtained after the employment offer

About the speaker:

Marna Hayden is founder and president of Hayden Resources Inc. She has 30+ years in the field of human resource management and is certified as a senior professional in human resources (SPHR). Hayden Resources Inc. provides management and human resources consulting and outsourcing services to small businesses and nonprofits, and specialized services and training to larger organizations. Hayden has held senior offices in the banking, retail, and service industries and is an adjunct faculty member for DeSales University.

Who should attend?

• Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers of Human Resources
• Employment Managers, Chief Talent Officers, Recruiters
• Hiring Managers and Supervisors
• College Recruiters
• Legal Counsel
• Any staff involved in the hiring process