Cook County Minimum Wage will Rise to $13 an Hour
The Cook County Board recently passed an ordinance that will raise the minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2020. Here's what Chicago’s suburban employers need to know
Proposed New York Wage Orders Would Substantially Raise Exempt Salary
Proposed amendments to New York state wage orders could ultimately raise the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state beyond the federal increases that are slated to go into…
Promote Retirement Savings for ‘America Saves Week’
America Saves Week, Feb. 27–March 4, 2017, can be an excellent reminder to encourage workers to start saving through their workplace retirement plan as early as possible and, if they can, to…
As Election Nears, Searches For Jobs In Canada Jump 58%
The number of Americans searching for jobs in Canada has increased 58% this year compared with all of last year, according to job search engine Monster Worldwide
Hard Work Or Natural Talent? Study Reveals What Impresses Hiring Managers The Most
New research says hiring managers view candidates with natural talent different from those with years of experience
Ten Ways Lousy Recruiters Use Fear To Keep Job-Seekers In Line
Robert runs a recruiting firm. In his firm, candidate experience is a high priority
Four Questions You Should Never Ask During A Job Interview
The right questions can get you the job. The wrong ones can tank your application
The Top Challenges CEOs And Leaders Face And How To Overcome Them
CEOs and leaders face many challenges, and it is their job to provide solutions, right? But, after all, people are not born with qualities like effective leadership and innovation. These…
Whose Career Takes Priority? Decision-Making Strategies For Dual-Career Couples
It makes sense that couples would include each other in their career decision-making. At the same time, you also want to prioritize your personal fulfillment and individual professional goals
Peer-to-Peer Feedback: An Opportunity to Activate Employee Performance
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by SilkRoad, a global leader in cloud-based talent activation solutions. At this year’s HR Technology Conference, they announced the availability of SilkRoad…