Hiring

Remote I-9 document inspection takes one teeny step toward permanence

08/22/2022

Since the onset of the pandemic, employers have generally been allowed to inspect employees’ Form I-9 documents remotely. ICE would now like to actually write this flexibility into the I-9 regulations. Here’s a preview of what that might look like.

ICE rule could grant I-9 document flexibility

08/18/2022

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is poised to offer employers more flexibility when examining the documents employees present to verify their eligibility to work.

No one is relocating for new jobs anymore

08/16/2022

Job seekers’ relocating for new jobs fell to the lowest level on record in the second quarter of 2022, as employers continue to offer remote and hybrid positions to attract talent and the economy falls into a possible recession, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Tell candidates about relocation incentives

07/28/2022

For decades, state governments have offered tax credits and other subsidies to lure employers to set up shop. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to diversify a state’s economy and create jobs. But recently, the changing nature of the labor market has forced states to switch gears.

The 5 worst interview questions & what to ask instead

06/24/2022

The interview remains a hiring manager’s most effective tool for evaluating job candidates. Unfortunately, managers too often rely on a list of standard interview questions for which most applicants have canned responses. Here are five common questions to avoid, as well as suggestions for more productive queries that will help you make the correct hiring choice:

To recruit the best, rethink who can do the work

06/01/2022

Alternative credentials. Untapped populations. Focusing on skills instead of experience. Amid ongoing labor shortages around the world, a new report from The Conference Board urges business leaders and HR professionals to rethink the strategies they use to find the talent they need.

Wells Fargo shows how not to foster diversity

06/01/2022

78% of employers surveyed earlier this year by the WorldatWork association said they had recently either implemented or were planning to implement a diversity, equity and inclusion initiative at least in part to assist recruitment. But good intentions will only get you so far down the path toward workforce diversity. You also need buy-in from hiring managers. And merely paying lip service to your initiative may backfire.

What frustrates applicants about your hiring process?

05/26/2022

There’s never been a better time to be a job seeker. With 11 million job openings at the start of 2022, demand for talent is at an all-time high. That’s why it’s crucial your organization’s hiring process is seamless and speedy.

Benefits get more vital in recruiting, retention

05/26/2022

While pay continues to be the number one reason that Americans decide to remain with or join an employer, people are looking at health and retirement benefits as a more significant factor in recent years. As a result, employers are boosting those benefits to compete.

From retired to rehired: Beware liability risks

05/24/2022

The recently “unretired” are more likely than younger workers to trigger Age Discrimination in Employment Act complaints in both the short term and in the future if they wind up losing their jobs in an economic downturn. Let’s look at the risks and how to mitigate them.