Hiring

DHS announces new I-9 form, new verification procedures for E-Verify users

07/24/2023

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the imminent release of a new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form, which employers should begin using on Aug. 1, 2023.

Never tell recruiter to screen by protected status

07/07/2023

If you use a third-party recruiter to screen and refer candidates for open positions, remember this: You’re responsible for any discrimination that may occur. Telling the recruiter you don’t want to consider résumés from members of a particular protected status is a big no-no.

Ensure college recruiting materials don’t illegally exclude foreign applicants

06/26/2023

If you recruit college students, make sure your recruiting materials don’t imply you won’t consider hiring noncitizens such as those holding temporary visas. Otherwise, you can expect an enterprising student to file a potentially costly claim with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Develop plan to review I-9 docs this summer

06/26/2023

Before heading out for the July 4 holiday weekend, add to your to-do list reviewing all the I-9 documents your remote employees presented in the last three years. By Aug. 30, you must physically inspect all I-9 documents you didn’t examine after March 20, 2020.

Managerial fit: The key to a hire making it to the one-year anniversary

05/26/2023

A common problem in the rush to fill jobs is that too many shortcuts are taken, with a focus on compensation and competency rather than performance, fit and satisfaction. A positive win-win hiring outcome after one year means the new employee is still fully satisfied with the role and his career progression, and the hiring manager (often you) still fully supports and endorses the employee.

Compliance perspectives for employers in the food manufacturing industry

05/17/2023

The food manufacturing industry performs an essential function—making sure the country’s population has access to safe and plentiful food at all times. Much like mail delivery, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night should prevent the stocking of grocery shelves.

Post-pandemic remote inspection of I-9 documents set to end July 31

05/15/2023

On May 4, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced an end to pandemic-era rules that allow employers to remotely inspect new hires’ I-9 documents. The flexible rules will expire on July 31. Employers will then have another 30 days to reach full compliance with I-9 documentation requirements.

4 strategies for strengthening internal mobility

05/10/2023

In times of low unemployment—like now, when securing talent is so difficult—internal mobility can be a godsend. Utilizing current employees in new capacities instead of recruiting outsiders saves time and money. Plus, current workers—whether promoted or transferred to new roles—already understand your mission and culture, and management knows what to expect based on past performance.

Good hiring news but tempered expectations for the class of 2023

05/08/2023

With college graduation season in full swing, members of the class of 2023 have reason for optimism—even as they lament the cooling of a job market many thought would stay red-hot just a few months ago.

Research: AI-boosted résumés generate more hiring offers