Hiring

Trump administration & immigration: What employers need to know

03/15/2017

The controversial travel ban has created chaos for many travelers and their employers.

USCIS stops expediting H-1B visas

03/13/2017

The Trump administration has suspended expedited processing of H-1B visas effective April 3, the first business day following the close of the annual lottery that determines who will receive one of the 85,000 coveted visas.

Listen close to interviewees’ grammar

03/12/2017

Mark Murphy has advised on the hiring processes at hundreds of companies—and in doing so, has slowly revealed commonalities among job candidates when they speak during interviews.

State legislature may kill Philly’s pay ordinance

03/03/2017

Legislative action in Harrisburg could moot the new law banning employers from asking potential hires about their salary histories.

Trump administration weighs H-1B visa reform

03/02/2017

The buzz around Washington in recent weeks signals that revamping the H-1B visa process is an issue the Trump administration is eager to address.

Someone cracked the code of job applicant doublespeak

02/28/2017

As the founder and CEO of Leadership IQ, Mark Murphy has advised on the hiring processes at hundreds of companies—and in doing so, has slowly revealed commonalities among job candidates when they speak during interviews.

Poll: Recruiting roles automated within 10 years

02/28/2017

A new survey shows that 72% of employers expect that some roles within talent acquisition and human capital management will become completely automated within the next 10 years.

Proposed regs: Criminal history inquiries can raise employer liability

02/27/2017

Employers should proceed with caution when using criminal histories to make employment decisions.

Take–and retain–detailed notes during interviews

02/27/2017

Make absolutely certain that you retain copies of all interview questions and notes. You may need them to prove how you made hiring decisions.

One interview question that reveals true character

02/23/2017

In a recent Ted Talk, Wharton professor Adam Grant said one question asked during job interviews can help you identify the real givers.