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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rules governing the fees employers can impose on employees who do not participate in wellness programs took effect on Jan. 1, surviving a motion to block them filed by AARP.

LinkedIn is one of the most important resources you have when searching for a new job and attracting recruiters. In a world dominated by technology, crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile is just as important as having a striking resume.

According to a new economic news release from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job cuts were down by 12 percent in 2016 from 2015. Layoffs amounted to 526,915 in 2016, which is below the annual job cuts averaged since 2010. Not surprisingly…

It can be daunting to begin the hiring process for highly technical positions. Competition can be fierce. Many types of engineers are in high demand, and you may have to act fast to hire that perfect candidate.

There are many mistakes inexperienced interviewers can make, but among the most common is looking for a positive attitude in applicants.

By now, you’ve most likely heard of the “Ban the Box” initiatives that are passing in cities and states across the country.

2016 was a busy year for human resources professionals. Many new laws and policies were passed around the country that will come into effect in 2017. Among the legal trends were many new rules that could significantly impact your company in the coming year.

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that are aimed at improving our personal lives or our family life. But what about our careers? Improving our lives at the office can lead to less stress both at home and in the office.

As HR managers, we receive emails from nearly every employee, as well as countless vendors. The many emails received in a day add up to one thing if we’re out of the office for over a week or even just a few days–inbox chaos!

• It costs $7,000 to replace a salaried employee, $10,000 to replace a mid-level employee and $40,000 to replace a senior executive. Source: Recruiting Times … • 9% of job applicants falsely claimed they had a college degree, listed false employers or identified jobs that didn’t exist. Source:

It’s the busiest travel season of the year. That means you and your employees are taking off to visit family and friends and celebrate the holidays, but many employees will also take their work with them. As a business owner or manager, this is great news!