Hiring

Should we get a temp?

10/23/2016

FAQ: Working with a staffing agency and the workers they send you.

Can you review I-9 documents remotely?

10/20/2016

For each new hire, employers must verify employment eligibility by reviewing original documents in person with the employee. But what if that new hire lives and works hundreds of miles away?

Ensure everyone knows about ‘informal’ promotions process

10/12/2016

Sometimes, employers rely on informal processes to fill open positions. That can be dangerous unless you make sure all employees know about the process.

Smoking, long walks really make a résumé stand out

09/27/2016

Fully 77% of HR managers have spotted an embellishment or outright lie on an applicant’s résumé, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey.

Conducting successful job interviews: A manager’s guide

09/22/2016

While managers are typically a major part of the hiring and interview process, they’re often short on experience, confidence or time. Here are some tips to help managers get the most out of the process and possibly avoid litigation down the road.

Staffing firm cleared of falsely attesting validity of I-9 docs

09/22/2016

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a $226,000 fine levied against a Minnesota staffing company for attesting to the validity of I-9 documents presented to a Texas staffing company.

The new I-9 form is coming: Take advantage of grace period

09/20/2016

A new version of Form I-9 is coming this fall, with enhanced features to reduce errors and help employers complete it on their computers.

Doughnuts, vegans and hate mail: Even perfectly legal job ads can cause trouble

09/15/2016

A doughnut shop in Oregon is feeling the wrath of the vegan community.

Get ready to use new ‘smart’ I-9 form this fall

09/15/2016

Within the next two months, expect the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to publish a long-awaited update to the Form I-9.

Recruiting lag: You might be taking too long to hire

09/12/2016

Timing is everything, the saying goes, and for firms trying to hire it could make the difference between securing the candidate and losing out.