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In today’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how HR can reinforce a more dynamic workforce by focusing on identity, agility, and scalability when hiring. And as job duties change during the pandemic, it’s essential to update job descriptions.

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Finding the right candidate for an open position can seem like an overwhelming task. However, understanding recruiting cycles is a great way to improve your hiring ability and a comfortable way to ease into the new year. Tip: Audit your company and set a budget.

The importance of screening new hires is essential for any business to succeed. Done properly, this process can save significant time and money. Did you know that a bad hire can cost a company up to $240,000? A compliant screening process can help eliminate that risk.

According to a recent poll conducted by Gartner, 90 percent of HR leaders said employees would be allowed to work remotely once COVID-19 vaccines were widely available. For leaders in the workforce, it’s essential to remember to keep employees motivated and engaged.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, federal agencies issue new guidance that extends “outbreak period” relief deadlines.  And although the COVID-19 pandemic has created hesitation as far as workplace drug testing is concerned, it can still be done in a safe and effective manner.

As we celebrate the start of another week, today’s Weekend Roundup explores whether or not employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, how unsafe working conditions can make some employees eligible for retroactive unemployment benefits, and why retaliation became the No.

The “new normal” in the fight against COVID-19 is leading to some new challenges and opportunities for employers in the U.S. In today’s Weekend Roundup, we explore a potential new peak in long-term unemployment, the lengthier decision-making periods this affords businesses that are hiring…

In today’s Weekend Roundup, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidelines for worker safety for COVID-19 protection programs. OSHA also updated COVID-19 paid-leave laws that will affect California employers, and job growth begins to bounce back slowly.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, according to Fast Company, micromanagers are often leaders who fear they’ve lost control of their team and tend to double down by micromanaging.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, President Biden issued an executive order calling for increased worker protections against the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace.

In today’s Weekend Roundup, a study by LendingTree shows that 86 percent of people who moved last year due to COVID-19 are staying in the same state they are currently living in. The Wall Street Journal examines how the art of the job interview almost encourages deception by the job candidate.