No one could have predicted the challenges we would face and changes we would need to make, but many people are adapting and thriving. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the overall economy and individual businesses. Successful companies are rising to the challenge and finding ways to make the most of this new reality.

As companies get back to business, they are facing challenges they have never seen before.

Every hiring manager's goal is to find employees who are productive and make a positive impact on the bottom line. However, evaluating productivity in the hiring process can be a challenge - especially in a tight market. If you are looking for impactful new employees, here are some secrets to identifying the candidates with the most potential for productivity.

Waiting time. On-call time. Exempt vs. hourly. When employees are not technically "working," do you still need to pay them? Get the facts here.

Growing your team? Do it smarter! Use these hot recruiting trends to beat the competition -- and hire better talent.

Want innovative employees, lower turnover and a healthier bottom line? Give your recruiting team some direction--by creating goals that support your business strategy: