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Voters Approve Minimum-Wage Hikes in Four States
The movement to raise the minimum wage in cities and states across the country has gained momentum in recent years, and voters in four states showed there's no sign of…
Trump Immigration Policy Likely to Be Enforcement-Heavy
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on an immigration enforcement-first message, focusing on border and worksite enforcement and protecting
Niche Job Sites Still Valuable as Legacy Boards Fade
Smaller, atypical job boards segmented by industry and region help target relevant talent but require more proactive work from recruiters to be truly effective
How HR Can Prepare for Workplace ICE Audits
With President-elect Donald Trump’s administration poised to focus on immigration enforcement, employers can avoid big fines by developing a comprehensive I-9 compliance program, which should include training, self-audits and an…
President’s Appointment Power on Trial at Supreme Court
An employer in Arizona argued before the Supreme Court that President Barack Obama overreached his power when he appointed an acting general counsel to the National Labor Relations Board
ACA Likely to Change Substantially but Full Repeal Unlikely
The employer mandate to provide coverage—and all the tracking and reporting requirements that accompany it—could go away, even without a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Cadillac…
Veterans Believe Their Military Experience Hurts Job Search
Nearly three-fourths of post-Sept. 11 veterans believe it would take them longer to find a job than an equally qualified nonvet, according to a new poll
DOD Program Lifts Barriers to Military Spouses' Employment
The Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) Military Spouse Employment Partnership works with companies and other organizations to provide employment resources—career counseling, job listings, and resume and cover letter templates—for military spouses…
American Heart Association’s Diversity Recruiting Investments Pay Off
The American Heart Association experienced a 400 percent increase in its diversity application-to-hire conversion rate after it launched microsites targeted to diverse candidates in 2014
The Candidate Journey Begins at Attraction, not Application
Determining where a candidate’s journey begins can have a big impact on attracting and hiring the right people