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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!

In today’s era of low unemployment, businesses have to compete harder than ever for top talent. The best job candidates can come and go in the blink of an eye. Hiring managers have to make decisions and act very quickly in order to secure the services of these top performers.

As an HR professional, you’re almost certainly aware that businesses are under more pressure than ever to identify and crack down on workers who might steal, harass, or even commit violent acts in the workplace.

Most businesses try to avoid anything controversial or political, and for good reason. In today’s polarized political climate, even the barest hint of offensive speech or actions can have repercussions, even accidentally.

More positive news arrived for job seekers last week when the Labor Department announced another net gain of jobs in July, showing that employers continue to find ways to expand.

A man in Florida illustrated the dangers of trusting a cheap background check company by suing HireRight for unfair business practices after HireRight sought his arrest records that did not result in convictions.

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?

Some employees always seem to be looking for creative ways to get more paid time off. Some of us, however, have the opposite problem. We never seem to be able to find the “right time” to take our PTO.

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.

Job openings in the U.S. are at record highs, according to the Department of Labor. American employers must now comply with new GDPR rules on background checks, and one Illinois nightclub is experimenting with background checking its own patrons. After a long weekend, here’s your Weekend Roundup:

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.

Sexual harassment has been a hot topic of discussion amongst HR managers for nearly a year now following the litany of high-profile allegations of harassment brought to light by the #MeToo movement.