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Snapshot: Pay up and tell us all about it

11/15/2022
Pay transparency is affecting recruiting. A strong majority (85%) stated that they are more likely to apply for a job whose listing included a salary range.

New pay transparency law invites huge pay ranges

11/08/2022
A salary range of $0 to $2 million for a client service position at Citigroup is among the new, rather broad salary ranges appearing among New York City job openings after the implementation of a new salary transparency law in New York.

Leap hurdles to hiring veterans

11/08/2022
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and DOL.gov offers resources for those seeking to hire veterans. Yet those with military experience still face hurdles in finding employment, despite skills and a work ethic second to none.

Tattoos no longer workplace taboo

10/26/2022
Since the start of covid, a study shows that 60% of Americans think that the definition of what is deemed “professional” has changed, according to Bloomberg. And that includes tattoos.

Omitting salary in a job description

10/26/2022
A hot debate in HR is whether to post a salary range in job descriptions. A growing number of local and state laws—California’s, for example—recently mandated it. But is it a good idea? If you ask prospective candidates, the answer is a resounding yes.

Snapshot: Lack of salary info irks job seekers

10/18/2022
Almost a third of survey respondents report that lack of salary info in ads is their biggest frustration when job hunting.

Avoid candidate ghosting with these tips

10/18/2022
Job hunters have long complained about interviewing and then hearing nothing back from employers. Well, the “ghosting” is now going the other way, according to LinkedIn. Here are three of LinkedIn’s top tips to get responses from the top candidates you seek.

Stand out in the crowded job marketplace

10/18/2022
Salary and benefits are no longer the most significant influencer in attracting highly qualified candidates. Increasingly, employees accept or reject job offers based on a job’s purpose, workplace culture and work/life balance. Applicants also consider an organization’s ethics and involvement in social issues.

Crisis presents opportunity for hiring changes

10/11/2022
The Great Resignation brought on an enormous crisis for HR professionals. A crisis transforms organizations from a stable “performance mode” into a more flexible “learning mode.”

Tips for bringing pay transparency to your organization

10/11/2022
Multiple states have enacted pay transparency laws, and more are likely to follow suit. Yet nearly a third of employers say they are not ready for such openness.