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Friday wrap: Time’s running out for tax procrastinators, new Form I-9, disaster tax relief and more

04/11/2025
Tax deadlines, new I-9 form, IRS’ Priority Guidance Plan and more in our last pre-Tax Day wrap.

How to prepare for potential ICE worksite enforcement

03/17/2025
In some cases, it is reasonable to expect ICE agents will conduct workplace raids to identify and detain workers who lack authorization to work in the United States. Here’s how to prepare for a possible immigration enforcement blitz.

When talent exceeds requirements: The qualification dilemma

03/05/2025
Résumés landing on your desk tell stories of ambition, expertise and potential—but what happens when those stories don’t align with your job description? Whether candidates bring substantially more experience than required or lack certain prerequisites, these qualification mismatches present ethical challenges and strategic opportunities.

Follow-up on immigration enforcement

02/27/2025
We’ve already covered the new administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. But there’s more to consider.

Strengthen your screening process: New data shows rising résumé deception

02/24/2025
A new ResumeBuilder study of 2,000 Americans reveals that 44% of job candidates admit to dishonesty during the hiring process. With 36% of dishonest candidates successfully landing positions and only 12% facing consequences, HR professionals need effective strategies to protect their organizations. 

New Jersey marijuana laws prohibit applicant lawsuits

02/12/2025
In 2022, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that decriminalized the use and possession of marijuana. The law also barred discrimination based on marijuana usage but stated that employers were entitled to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

How small companies can win the talent war

02/05/2025
The talent landscape for small and mid-sized companies presents a nuanced challenge. While resource-rich corporations may seem to hold all the cards in recruiting top talent, smaller organizations possess unique strategic advantages that can transform recruitment from a perceived weakness into a distinctive strength.

How to spot and prevent résumé deception in your hiring process

02/05/2025
A new ResumeBuilder study of 2,000 Americans reveals that 44% of job candidates admit to dishonesty during the hiring process. With 36% of dishonest candidates successfully landing positions and only 12% facing consequences, managers and HR professionals need effective strategies to protect their organizations.

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.