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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.

DOL offers a framework for AI hiring decisions

10/21/2024
In conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new publication and associated tools, AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework, both of which are geared toward hiring employees with disabilities.

New DOL resource offers best practices for using AI in hiring

09/30/2024
The resource is designed to “help employers reduce the risks of creating unintentional forms of discrimination and barriers to accessibility as they implement AI hiring technology,” a DOL statement said.

Hire for values as you solve the talent shortage

09/23/2024
Your existing hiring process, based on “the way we’ve always done it,” is probably wasting time. It fails to spot high performers and does not screen out applicants who may be at high risk for “victim” behaviors.