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Fall Hires Make For Employees of the Month

Fall Hires Make For Employees of the Month


When is the best time to make a new hire? Is there a specific season? Some recruiters say to steer clear of hiring during the holiday season, others mention the slower hiring season at the beginning of each year, and some say an optimal time is during the summer.

The Undefeated Job Post

The Undefeated Job Post


It’s a job seekers market! With the unemployment rate at an all-time low, creating job postings that are compelling and accurate is necessary for snagging that prime candidate. It’s imperative to take the necessary steps to ensure your post gains the interest of the right candidates.

The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery


As a manager it is incredibly difficult to watch a colleague deal with addiction. However, there is light at the end of tunnel when it comes to their recovery. Returning to work is a critical part of healing for many employees in recovery.

5 Tips for Hiring Recent Graduates

5 Tips for Hiring Recent Graduates


Are college graduates ready for the modern workplace? The jury is still out for some employers. According to the 2018 National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook survey, there seems to be a handful of skills that employers are looking for in new college graduates.

Weekend Roundup: Jobs Report, Drug Test Fails, and DoorDash Negligence Lawsuit

Weekend Roundup: Jobs Report, Drug Test Fails, and DoorDash Negligence Lawsuit


According to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report, employment is still growing in the U.S., but slowing in some important blue-collar industries. Part of the problem could be drug abuse: A rise in failed drug tests in critical sectors could potentially threaten public safety.

Weekend Roundup: Vaping in the Workplace, Next Generation Truckers, Don’t Spark Up in NV. Just Yet

Weekend Roundup: Vaping in the Workplace, Next Generation Truckers, Don’t Spark Up in NV. Just Yet


Is it time to rethink your workplace policy on e-cigarettes? Most employers have a ban on smoking in the workplace, however some policies don’t include e-cigarettes.

Weekend Roundup: AI as HR, Theft at Work, Slow Background Checks

Weekend Roundup: AI as HR, Theft at Work, Slow Background Checks


Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace human resources? The thought seems far-fetched, but according to a 2018 survey by consulting firm Korn Ferry, 87 percent of recruiters say they were excited about using AI to perform their roles.

Weekend Roundup: Background Checks, Office Dress Codes, Heat Illness

Weekend Roundup: Background Checks, Office Dress Codes, Heat Illness


In recent news, the state of Texas sued the federal government, claiming that the EEOC exceeded its authority and that guidelines, issued in 2012 conflict with Texas laws barring the employment of workers with felony convictions for certain positions.

3 Tips to Retain Your Most Valuable Employees

3 Tips to Retain Your Most Valuable Employees


After you put in the time, effort and investment to hire the best employees possible, losing them can be a frustrating waste of resources. While some employee attrition is inevitable, today’s highly competitive hiring market makes retaining your top talent more critical than ever.

How to Protect Your Team from Workplace Violence

How to Protect Your Team from Workplace Violence


In 2019, workplace violence—particularly violence involving a firearm—is on the rise. A recent workplace shooting in Aurora, Illinois by an employee who opened fire during his termination meeting is just the latest disturbing example.

Will Your Office be Out of Bounds on #SuperSickMonday?

Will Your Office be Out of Bounds on #SuperSickMonday?


No matter who wins the Super Bowl this month, we already know who the losers will be: employers! Every year, employers lose revenues and productivity when employees call out sick the day after the Big Game (and the bigger parties).

How Employers Should Handle Consumer Reports

How Employers Should Handle Consumer Reports


January is a fast-paced month for HR departments across the United States. Job seekers rested for a few weeks during the holidays and are now leaping into Q1 motivated to get a promotion, excited to start their careers after graduating, or even seeking new assignments to redirect their careers.

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