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Human Resources Legal Glossary for Dummies

Human Resources Legal Glossary for Dummies


Whether you’re a seasoned HR aficionado or fresh out of school, there are endless practices, techniques, and terminology to learn in human resources.

How to Recruit the Best College Graduates and Young Professionals

How to Recruit the Best College Graduates and Young Professionals


With every new generation comes new skills, advanced technology, varied ways of communicating, and countless other useful tools.  Recruiting young talent should be an exciting process for companies to invite a fresh perspective to any work environment.

6 Tips for Better Phone Interviews

6 Tips for Better Phone Interviews


Phone interviews are a great preliminary screening tool prior to scheduling an in-person meeting. You can’t be distracted by a nice watch or firm handshake—it’s all about the value of the applicants’ experience and how well they articulate their responses.

Unemployment is Astoundingly Low. What Does That Mean for You?

Unemployment is Astoundingly Low. What Does That Mean for You?


Only good news seems to be coming out of the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics these days. The U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in the last 10 years, reaching 4.0% earlier this month. As economic indicators go, that’s an excellent one—particularly if you’re looking for work!

These are the Best 3 Benefits for Attracting Employees in 2018

These are the Best 3 Benefits for Attracting Employees in 2018


In case you hadn’t noticed, unemployment is currently the lowest it’s been in decades. It’s a job seeker’s employment market right now in the United States, leaving employers scrambling to attract the best talent for new and open positions.

Is It Practical to Trust Your Gut in Important Hiring Decisions?

Is It Practical to Trust Your Gut in Important Hiring Decisions?


Picture this: You’re interviewing a new applicant for a job at your company, but you can’t help but feel that something is off. The candidate says all the right things, and her resume is perfect for the job. The only problem is, your gut tells you otherwise. Should you go with your gut?

How to Attract the Best Workers with Unemployment at its Lowest

How to Attract the Best Workers with Unemployment at its Lowest


The U.S. labor market is as tight as it’s been in recent memory, with the national unemployment rate falling to an 18-year low at the end of May. Regions known for high economic activity, including Houston, have even seen unemployment rates better than the national average.

Why Are Job Candidates Ghosting You?

Why Are Job Candidates Ghosting You?


Does this sound familiar? You interview candidates for a job opening, you find a qualified applicant who fits the bill, he or she has a good interview, and after careful consideration, your company extends an employment offer—except you never hear back.

4 Simple Tips to Reduce Absenteeism All Summer Long

4 Simple Tips to Reduce Absenteeism All Summer Long


As the weather turns warm and pleasant and thoughts begin to shift toward summer vacation ideas, the rate of employee absenteeism inevitably creeps up this time of year.

Recruiting 101: Crafting a Successful Job Posting

Recruiting 101: Crafting a Successful Job Posting


Creating an A+ job posting is one of the most important elements of successful recruiting. So why are they overlooked so often?

4 Recruiting Trends That Are Here to Stay

4 Recruiting Trends That Are Here to Stay


2017 was a year of big changes for recruiting. The past year has presented a tighter labor market, and advances in recruiting techniques and technology have helped many companies find the best candidates.

Are You Doing Your New-hire Reports Right? Find Out!

Are You Doing Your New-hire Reports Right? Find Out!


Hiring new people can easily add a lot of excess work to your already full plate. As management, it is your duty to know how to file New Hire Reports and not let those things slip your mind.

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