While the economic climate has been difficult due to COVID, some businesses are starting to bounce back from that by creating more job openings. If you have been looking for a job, you’ve likely made ...

Dear Amy: “Liz” and I worked together for a short time nearly 20 years ago. She was excellent at her work and was an officer in a national organization in our field. We have not seen one another in ...

In the journey of securing a new job, there are several milestones that bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. One such milestone is when a potential employer asks for your references. This step often ...

You've likely been asked for references in an interview or during the application process. Rather than scrambling to pull a few together, you should have these all prepared well in advance and keep ...

When one of Donald Trump’s surrogates claims that Trump has the temperament to be president, or when one of Hillary Clinton’s surrogates claims that Clinton is the most qualified person to run for ...

Job references are important for the employer and the potential employee. Employers typically use references to make hiring decisions and a lack of them can hurt your chances of getting a position. It ...

Employee references are the positive or negative comments about an employee’s job performance provided to a prospective employer. In most cases, a prospective employer will contact a person’s current ...

Employers must be mindful of the information they disclose when providing a reference or risk facing claims such as defamation, a workplace law expert says. Peter Ferraro, senior associate at Harmers ...