Did you know that there are 1.4 million more job openings currently than people are looking for employment? So if you’re trying to attract the best applicants for your job openings, how do you stand out among the crowd in today’s vast sea of employment opportunities? There are 10 million job openings across the U.S., […]
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More and more workers are pausing their job searches in favor of staying on unemployment with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Delta epidemic. This means that with employers struggling to fill jobs, companies are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to operate at full capacity. Since 2021, job postings that contain “hiring urgently” have doubled […]
It’s tempting and easy to take a job applicant’s data and quickly type in a search in social media programs, such as Facebook and Instagram. Employers can quickly get inside applicant’s uncensored heads and learn more about potential applicants. But is this type of employment screening legal? There are two sides to the controversial topic of […]
Research shows that if companies use the wrong words in a job description, it may detour highly qualified female candidates from applying. It’s important that companies write gender-neutral job descriptions and applications in a gender-neutral tone. For example, remove all feminine or masculine vocabulary to help increase the likelihood of qualified men and women applying for […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we saw a shift in the job market as employers were forced to embrace remote work. Pre-pandemic, some employers offered working from home as a job perk or incentive, but in 2020, remote work became the norm for most employees and businesses. Will Remote Work Become Permanent? The big question […]
The latest survey from the end of June 2021 shows that a staggering number of Americans have turned down jobs to continue remaining on unemployment, which is hindering the US economy from returning to pre-pandemic normal levels. Continue reading to learn more about the latest unemployment news. A Morning Consult poll highlighted the following reasons […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has a Wage and Hour Division that provides advice and guidance to employers to comply with child labor provisions. Many young adults and teens have part-time jobs, but employers must comply with federal regulations. If you’re looking to hire teens for part-time restaurant work in this post-pandemic era, read on. Know […]
Pre-pandemic, the United States saw high demand for jobs in the technology sector. As we evolve post-pandemic and learn to live with the new normal, we see an increase in human-centric roles, as shown by the latest job posting sites. Post-Pandemic Job Trends in 2021 According to Job Posting Sites Frontline workers, such as delivery […]
Are you dusting up on your interviewing and hiring skills as we near post-pandemic? Hiring employees is a tough part of any human resources job. The right employee can take a business to the top, while the wrong employee can wreak havoc by creating a negative work environment. Tips For Hiring Employees While you can’t […]
Whether you’re a seasonal company gearing up for the winter holiday rush or you have some current positions open in your organization, hiring the right employee is critical to your success. While you can’t please everyone in your company, you can do your best to mitigate poor hiring decisions and focus on deciphering what employee […]