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How to Attract the Best Workers with Unemployment at its Lowest

Jun 21, 2018 | HR Best Practices

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...

Weekend Roundup: HR is hiring in 2015

Jan 12, 2015 | Weekend Roundup

Last week, it was all about resolutions and kicking off the New Year with style. This week, we’re back to work. And, if you’re in HR, 2015 is coming on with a bang. Hiring reports and every HR discussion board is saying that hiring will be a priority, but finding the...

Weekend Round Up: Work Martyrs, Female Job Applicants, and Hiring with Disabilities

Aug 25, 2014 | Weekend Roundup

[h4]Harvard Business Review: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified”[/h4] You’ve likely heard the statistic, but, as this article points out, the reason has commonly be cited as a lack of confidence (since men apply when they meet only 60 % of...

HR and Management Weekend Round Up

Jul 28, 2014 | Weekend Roundup

July 26, 2014–July 27, 2014 Inc.: Use Each New Hire to Build a Growth Culture” Each new hire matters, especially ones in management or the executive level, because they reshape your culture. How do you ensure that they are taking your company along the...