Hiring

The hidden rules of writing job ads that actually work

11/20/2024

According to hiring expert Steven Smith, most organizations still use outdated job-posting strategies that severely limit their candidate pool. While companies pour more money into recruitment and make minor tweaks to their approach, Smith says they’re missing fundamental shifts in how online job boards and candidates alike operate in today’s digital landscape.

Audit your I-9 forms now

11/20/2024

The crackdown on employing individuals not authorized to work in the U.S. is coming. Your I-9s will be front and center. Self-auditing them now and correcting errors will save you a lot of heartburn later.

DOL toolkit explains how to adopt ‘skills-first’ hiring

11/18/2024

The Department of Labor wants employers to embrace a “skills-first” approach to hiring that relies less on education credentials and more on real-world job qualifications to make hiring decisions.

Employers beware: Negligent hiring concepts still apply

11/13/2024

The concept of negligent hiring—and employers having to pay for the damage that may result—predates modern employment laws. It is based on the legal concept that employers are liable for illegal or negligent acts their employees commit if the employer knew or should have known that hiring the person would put others at risk.

Prepare for immigration raids in 2025

11/13/2024

When President-elect Trump takes office in January, expect him to make good on campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration. While Candidate Trump promised during the campaign to immediately implement a program of mass deportation, President Trump is likely to encounter time-consuming delays due to logistics and litigation.

Happy holidays! 8 essential rules for seasonal pay and hiring

11/08/2024

Questions regarding overtime, holiday pay and seasonal hiring often arise this time of year. Here are the eight simple rules you need to know to make this holiday season run smoothly.

Gen Z workers face continued resistance from hiring managers

11/04/2024

Young people are having a hard time shaking the perception that they lack the soft skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. A new survey of 1,000 hiring managers by ResumeTemplates.com found widespread resistance to employing members of Generation Z.

Beware pre-hire exams that could reveal genetic information

11/01/2024

You know you can’t exclude otherwise qualified candidates because they’re older, disabled and in need of accommodations, pregnant or planning to have children. But what about screening candidates for potential medical problems down the line? No, you can’t do that, either.

Internal recruitment: A strategic approach to talent management

10/30/2024

With 85 million jobs potentially unfilled by 2030 due to talent shortages, HR departments are increasingly turning to internal recruitment as a sustainable solution. While external hiring remains crucial for growth, understanding how to effectively tap into your existing talent pool can yield significant benefits for both your organization and employees.

51% of employers now use AI in hiring

10/28/2024

About half of employers currently use artificial intelligence technology to augment their hiring processes, according to a survey of 948 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com. The survey found that by the end of 2025, 68% of companies will be using AI to acquire new talent.