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Telephone interviews are a common practice, especially during social distancing. It is a great way for an employer to quickly screen candidates without wasting an entire hour for a formal interview. Even though telephone interviews seem less important and off-the-cuff, it is still a VERY important step in your hiring process. Here is a list of some common interview faux-pas and how to avoid them. 1. Phone Number Not Listed, Listed Incorrectly, or Disconnected. If you expect to receive a call for an interview, make sure that you have your number listed correctly. The interviewer does not know anything about you, but if they try to contact you and they can't, it starts to set a negative tone. Some job sites are not very friendly when it comes to providing phone numbers, so confirming your correct number with the interviewer when they set your interview time is best. Also, be sure you are somewhere with great cell service, and that your phone is fully charged, and full of minute...

Having a diverse workforce-team members with differing backgrounds, knowledge, experience, socioeconomic situations, etc- can be a great thing! Co-workers are able to bounce ideas back and force and work together to come up with even more innovation than if all of your employees were cut from the same cloth. However, sometimes, this diversity can lead to very strong, differing opinions, which if not managed properly, can turn explosive and cause a lot of issues including turnover, poor culture, aggression and even lawsuits. Our experts have seen the good, bad and ugly side of a diverse workforce and have some tips on how to keep your team together, while allowing them to continue to express their individuality. 1. Create an Open-Minded Environment Human brains are wired to find similarities and differences in every situation. We are constantly comparing thoughts, situations and conversations to events or situations we have experienced in the past. This can lead to some very pers...