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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.

No matter how much or how little time you have, there are plenty of ways to get that done-and-done feeling on a personal and professional level. The simplest way to reach that feeling is by crossing off the tasks you’ve been avoiding—you know which ones we’re talking about!

As you may or may not be aware, parts of the federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Friday after Congress failed to come to an agreement to fully fund normal operations.

Technology has touched every aspect of the employer-employee relationship. In 2018, mobile technology will continue to have an impact with apps that allow employees to be paid daily through an app on their phones, which may increase hourly employee satisfaction.

It’s that time of year. Many of your employees have made a resolution to live a healthier lifestyle, drop some pounds, and get active in 2018. Unfortunately, on average, 80 percent of them will give up on their resolution by February.

“What is your current salary or hourly wage?” That’s a common question on job applications across the country. In California, applicants and employers have seen this question disappear from applications.

Entering 2018, there are two concerns many human resources managers will have right away: adapting to new technology and federal tax reform’s impact on employees.

It never fails—even multinational corporations with many resources at their disposal miss details, fail to comply with regulations, or simply don’t adhere to best practices. This quarter, there have been multiple background-check lawsuits in the news, namely Avis and J.P. Morgan Securities.

Education and work history is the most often falsified information given to potential employers.

Bad background checks are easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for, and this is a talent that every HR manager should acquire.

When you first took a job in HR, you never imagined you’d be dealing with issues of fake urine and prescription vs. nonprescription drugs. However, more and more companies are requiring drug screens, and it’s time you knew the ins and outs.

As 2017 draws to a close, planning for 2018 is in full swing for most HR managers. This week’s Weekend Roundup features offer a few events and topics to keep in mind when updating your company’s employee handbook, planning new benefits, and improving your workplace’s culture.