Articles by Kate Rockwood

How Often Firms Should Send Employee Surveys Comes Down to Asking 3 Questions

When administered correctly, employee surveys can uncover valuable pieces of information. Here’s how executives can decide how frequently to send them.

With Some Hires, Less Industry Experience is More

Some firms are experimenting with hiring people without industry experience with the view that they can train and mold them in the specific skills valued by the company.

Unlimited PTO? For Some Companies, the Idea Isn’t So Crazy

More companies are ditching limited or accrued vacation time in favor of unlimited paid time off. How viable is the strategy?

Are Pre-Employment Trials Worthwhile?

Pre-employment trails are becoming more popular. How do they work?

How Firms Are Turning to Social Media Contests to Recruit Top Talent

With more prospective candidates consumed in social media, more firms are turning to the medium to solicit candidate applications, using creative contests instead of traditional recruiting norms. Are these tactics legitimate?

How to Tell If You Should Hire a Freelance or Full-Time Employee

The increasing popularity of gig or freelance work has created a dilemma for executives: when to hire contractors and when to hire full-time employees.