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Weekend Roundup: Gen Z is Up and Retirement Plans Are Down


This week, we’re taking a look at the recent graduates of Generation Z, retirement savings woes, and the latest state to ban the box: Vermont. Each of these stories reveals a growing trend for many Americans.

Weekend Roundup: The Best Sources For New Hires? Employee Referrals


Employee referrals continue to be the top source of new hires for employers, according to a new study by the software company SilkRoad. Employee referrals delivered more than 30 percent of all hires overall in 2016 and 45 percent of internal hires.

Weekend Roundup: California May Soon Ban Asking Applicants for Salary History


A proposal making its way through the California state legislature would prohibit employers in the state from asking candidates for their salary history and require them to disclose the pay scale to candidates who request it.

Weekend Roundup: Employee’s Offensive Speech on Social Media Not Protected


A recent court case decision sided with an employer on a matter that has become a rising concern in the workplace: offensive speech on social media.

Weekend Roundup: Benefits Expanding Beyond Health to Volunteering, Financial Planning


Across the U.S. there has been a boom in wellness trends. From our grocery carts to fitness watches, Americans are becoming more interested in maintaining their health and overall well-being.

Weekend Roundup: Businesses May Not Ask New Hires for Green Cards


A recent lawsuit against a Miami-based pizzeria franchise is a reminder to business from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that employers can be penalized for asking for specific work authorization or identity documents from newly hired employees.

OSHA Enforcement Updates You Need to Know: A Weekend Roundup


Federal regulations governing the workplace could be up for major changes in 2017. President Donald Trump and GOP members of Congress have made statements promising to cut back on many regulations…

Employers Turn to Freelancers to Relieve Talent Shortage: A Weekend Roundup


Recent studies show that employers are increasingly hiring more contingent workers to meet talent shortages. HR leaders expect this trend to continue growing as the U.S. gets closer to full employment.

New Survey Reveals Employees’ Top Stressors: A Weekend Roundup


A new job stress report from CareerCast has revealed that most employees are stressed on the job. That may be no surprise, but the report also revealed that a single common workplace factor is the top culprit of stress: deadlines.

Houston Decriminalizes Low-Level Marijuana Possession: A Weekend Roundup


Houston will decriminalize low-level marijuana possession on March 1. County officials stated that the change will be made because arresting marijuana offenders delivered “no tangible public safety benefit.”…

Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill This Year: A Weekend Roundup


If you’re having trouble filling finance, healthcare, or technology positions, you’re not alone. These industries are the toughest to hire for in 2017, according to a new study released by CareerCast.

Facebook Sets High Standard with New Bereavement Policy: A Weekend Roundup


Facebook will now grant up to 20 days of bereavement leave in the event of a family member’s death. The announcement, made by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, included that the leave would be paid and that up to 10 days will be granted to those who have lost an extended family member.

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