The Dos and Don’ts of the Candidate Selection Process
1/19/2022 by Robert Ames @ www.jdspura.com
The hiring process can be a stressful one, for employers and candidates alike. Employers wish to find the best candidate for the position, while also taking into consideration factors like diversity, cost, and cultural fit. Employers must also be cognizant that missteps they or their employees might take during the hiring process, particularly during interviews, can have an array of consequences – including discrimination claims, negligent hiring, or failure to accommodate. This article explains the laws surrounding the hiring and interviewing process and offers a few best practices (the “Dos”) and examples of behavior and questions that may expose employers to liability (the “Don’ts”).