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As the job market becomes stronger, it isn’t only candidates that are competing. Employers have also been put into the position of competing for the best candidates, but it isn’t always easy to sell an employer brand to potential hires.

For many HR managers, one of the most tedious aspects of their day-to-day responsibilities is entering and double-checking information for background checks. For applicants, on the other hand, the tedious work often comes in the form of typing up their falsified education history.

It’s one thing to hire a candidate that checks all the technical and experience boxes. It’s another to look for and find job applicants that actually belong at your company and who will thrive in it.

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 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.”…

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 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.

Let’s face it—ending any kind of relationship can be hard. Even if it’s just one of your business’ vendors, letting go of a long-term partner can be tough.

Healthy employees are more productive employees—that’s what businesses across the country will hear from their HR managers in 2017. Employee health and emotional wellbeing are the latest in new incentives that are rising in popularity.

Swipe left, swipe right. More than 15 percent of Americans have used a dating app or site, according to the Pew Research Center, but reports from 2016 also show that meetups planned through these apps can lead to crimes.

Does it seem like your employees are going through a revolving door? If you’re experiencing a high turnover rate, a new study shows that increasing employee recognition can boost retention rates. In a 2015 survey, SHRM found that employee retention was the No.