Reports of domestic violence and workplace conflict are among warning signs employers should look for when considering job candidates, says Kathleen Bonczyk of the Workplace Violence Prevention Institute. Gary Martin, who has killed five co-workers, had been arrested multiple times and had been in prison for attacking a girlfriend. CNN (2/16),The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (2/17)
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Recruiting & Retention
How to get more out of reference checks Reference checks can be an effective way to assess potential employees, HR consultant Heidi Lynne Kurter writes. Kurter outlines ways employers can use reference checks to learn more about prospects, including questions to ask to determine whether a candidate suits company culture. Forbes (2/16)
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Benefits & Compensation
What perks do employees want? More companies are offering perks, including unlimited vacation and refrigerators stocked with free snacks, to draw and keep employees. The flexibility to work from home and wellness benefits, including gym memberships and paid fitness classes, are among perks employees appreciate most. BBC (2/18)
The HR Leader
Can you ever be too nice? Relationship-driven leaders can err on the side of being so nice that they stop holding people accountable. "The long-term nice move is to be straight up about what's expected and coach them to get there so they grow as the organization grows," writes leadership coach Scott Eblin. Eblin Group (2/13)
