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Apprenticeships, Funds for Job Training Boosted in Bills Before Congress
Here’s a quick rundown of three bills from the 2017-2018 Congress that would have a positive impact on closing the national skills gap, according to workforce development advocates
Career Lessons from Steven Rice: Cultivating a Mission-Driven Culture
Steven Rice, CHRO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, cultivates his organization’s culture to advance its global mission
Tap Into the Science of Perfect Timing: A Q&A with Daniel Pink
Best-selling author Daniel H. Pink says leaders can optimize organizational performance by focusing on when employees get work done
Employers Will Have to Sign Their Own Immigration Petitions
Employers will no longer be able to ask outside counsel to sign immigration applications and petitions on behalf of the company, according to a new policy that takes effect on…
How to Adopt Skills-based Hiring Practices
Employers are adopting hiring processes that emphasize capabilities over credentials
References to FMLA Were Not Representations of FMLA Eligibility
A handbook with a section on family and medical leave, forms that refer to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and an HR director's e-mails to a worker regarding…
Pregnant Employee Who Rested or Slept on Break Advances Claims
A former nurse fired after she was found resting or sleeping on a break and then told management she was pregnant may proceed to trial on her discrimination claims
White House Hiring Underscores Need to Check Resumes for Fraud
When an employer as seemingly sophisticated as the White House can miss clues that someone has falsified his or her resume, it’s likely most employers could, too. Taylor Weyeneth was…
Salary Negotiations Aren’t Happening as Much as You’d Think
A new survey shows that a majority of job finalists are not leveraging the bargaining power they have in this candidates’ market
Viewpoint: AI Says I Have a 12% Chance of Succeeding at My Job
Predictive assessments can help jobseekers match their skills to new careers, and employers find applicants that are a good fit with work needs and culture. But there's a downside: the…