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U.S. Adds Over 300K Jobs in January
The 35-day federal government shutdown didn’t hinder the labor market’s historic streak of positive job gains from continuing in 2019, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor…
UK: Work Access for EU and British Citizens Would Change if There Is a No-Deal Brexit
The pressure is on to avoid a no-deal Brexit and there’s good reason why
South Carolina Workplace Bills to Watch
South Carolina is not known as a hotbed of legislative action protecting employee rights, let alone creating new ones. However, several bills are pending in the state legislature that, if…
OSHA Scales Back Electronic Record-Keeping Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule eliminating the requirement that worksites with 250 or more employees electronically submit certain injury and illness information to…
Women See Taking Big Chances at Work as Risky Business
Taking risks can benefit a career and boost workers into leadership positions, but many women are more willing to take small risks rather than big ones, a study finds
Handling Candidate Data Will Be Under the Spotlight in 2019
Employers that conduct employment background checks will continue to feel the pressure to safeguard applicant and employee data in 2019. HR professionals will also be interested in how artificial intelligence…
H-1B Visa Lottery System Reversed
Organizations hiring workers with H-1B visas under the annual cap will have to use a new online registration system as anticipated—but not until 2020. U
Korn Ferry CEO: Your Network—Not Your Resume—Will Get You Hired
It’s the start of a new year, which for some, means it’s time to get serious about their job search. Whether feeling unappreciated or seeking new challenges, many will pump…
At Tax Time, Urge Review of Paycheck Withholding and Retirement Savings
Tax season is prime time for employees to review their paycheck withholding, and for HR departments to remind them to avoid common wage and benefit reporting missteps—and to consider increasing…