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Use subcontracted workers? Prepare for ICE action

01/24/2025
The coming ICE crackdown on immigrants lacking legal status won’t affect you or your employees if you know—because of their I-9 documentation—that they are legally allowed to work in the U.S. However, you may not be so confident if you use subcontractors or temporary workers.

Mind the gap: Review applicants’ resumes to recognize red flags—and also uncover hidden gems

01/23/2025
A candidate’s resume is more than a list of credentials—it’s a narrative of their professional journey. But what happens when the story includes a gap? Do you stop reading, or dig deeper?

Immigration enforcement: What now?

01/21/2025
The new administration has declared a national emergency related to immigration and has made it abundantly clear it will ramp up workplace raids. Obviously, this encompasses, but goes way beyond, ensuring your I-9 forms are in order. You must be vigilant.

3 ways to glean real answers to your interview questions

01/17/2025
To some degree, “faking it until you make it” has always been part of the application and interview process. As the interviewer, how do you find out if the individual is telling an outright lie or if they have the potential to be the right fit for the role?

Strategies to bridge the graduate-to-professional gap in 2025

01/15/2025
Recent data reveals a critical challenge for HR professionals: 24% of recent graduates are entering the workforce unprepared for professional environments. This gap between academic and workplace readiness is creating significant implications for recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies.

Prepare to pay more for immigration-related violations this year

01/13/2025
Fines are increasing in 2025 for employers that violate immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Jan. 2.

What to do if you revoked job offer because of erroneous background check

01/13/2025
You probably rely on an outside vendor to run background checks on job applicants. They usually deliver accurate reports that weed out candidates with disqualifying criminal histories—but not always. What should employers do when they discover such a mistake?

Reference agreed to talk about candidate? Here are questions you can legally ask

01/10/2025
Having a list of references won’t do you any good if you can’t get them to open up to you about a job applicant. But if you are able to get an applicant’s former supervisor on the line, you’re halfway there.

Survey: Proposed tariffs could trigger layoffs, slow hiring

01/06/2025
Almost 30% of employers say they’re preparing to cut labor costs in anticipation of President-elect Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.

Prepare for Trump administration’s impact on DOL

01/06/2025
With each change in administration, there’s a change in how federal agencies operate. When President-elect Trump takes office Jan. 20, expect rapid change at the U.S. Department of Labor.