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New anti-trust guidance for HR pros

11/17/2016
Some hiring practices common in the tech industry are illegal under federal anti-trust law.

Trump wins: What’s that mean for the American workplace?

11/09/2016
Tuesday’s shocking election of Donald Trump means America has elected an entirely new agenda for workplace and employment issues.

Use technology to recruit & retain millennials

10/27/2016
The millennial mindset is about making all aspects of their lives easier, faster, more flexible and more efficient. This mindset is transforming the way humans of all ages live and work, and thus shaking up how we run our businesses.

Seasonal retail hiring started earlier than ever this year

10/27/2016
Retailers began their annual holiday hiring push in August this year, about a month earlier than usual.

Should we get a temp?

10/23/2016
FAQ: Working with a staffing agency and the workers they send you.

Can you review I-9 documents remotely?

10/20/2016
For each new hire, employers must verify employment eligibility by reviewing original documents in person with the employee. But what if that new hire lives and works hundreds of miles away?

Ensure everyone knows about ‘informal’ promotions process

10/12/2016
Sometimes, employers rely on informal processes to fill open positions. That can be dangerous unless you make sure all employees know about the process.

Smoking, long walks really make a résumé stand out

09/27/2016
Fully 77% of HR managers have spotted an embellishment or outright lie on an applicant’s résumé, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey.

Conducting successful job interviews: A manager’s guide

09/22/2016
While managers are typically a major part of the hiring and interview process, they’re often short on experience, confidence or time. Here are some tips to help managers get the most out of the process and possibly avoid litigation down the road.

Staffing firm cleared of falsely attesting validity of I-9 docs

09/22/2016
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a $226,000 fine levied against a Minnesota staffing company for attesting to the validity of I-9 documents presented to a Texas staffing company.