Hiring

Survey shocker: Many Americans will lie to get a job

02/03/2025

Almost every aspect of the employment relationship is built on trust, including the hiring process. Too bad a substantial portion of the applicant pool is inclined to lie at some stage between sending in a résumé and accepting a job offer.

More states imposing pay-transparency requirements in 2025

01/27/2025

Five more states are requiring employers to disclose to job applicants how much they plan to pay new employees. That brings to 14 the number of states enacting pay-transparency legislation, plus the District of Columbia and several cities and counties.

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.