Job Advertising: Missed Opportunities and Easy Fixes

?Hiring often begins with a job ad. And attracting the right candidates starts with thoughtfully developing a targeted, creative job ad that stands out. Unfortunately, the vast majority of employers still practice... Read more »

After Big Surge, Benefits Mentions in Job Posts Level Off

?Amid a red-hot job market and the Great Resignation—during which scores of employees voluntarily left their jobs in search of other opportunities with better pay, perks or work/life balance—employers touted a plethora... Read more »

Legislation Would Sharpen Fines for Child Labor Violations

?A pair of bills recently introduced in Congress would boost the financial penalties on employers that violate federal child labor laws. The Justice for Exploited Children Act in the U.S. House of... Read more »

How ChatGPT Could Discriminate Against Applicants

?The Biden administration is considering putting restrictions on AI tools, such as ChatGPT, amid growing concerns that the technology could be used to discriminate against job applicants and spread misinformation. The National... Read more »

Jury Must Be Allowed to Decide if Military Leave Is Comparable to Other Leave

?Takeaway: Employers should exercise care in recognizing employee rights and administering benefits fairly. This is especially true when determining treatment of statutorily protected employees and ensuring they receive the same nonseniority rights... Read more »

Florida’s Tort Reform Impacts Employment Litigation

?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers recently enacted significant tort reforms designed to restrict plaintiffs pursuing negligence claims – but which could give an unexpected boost to those pursuing costly employment... Read more »

Is Coaching the Missing Component in Employers’ Well-Being Strategy?

?There’s no question that employee well-being has taken a big hit over the past few years. About five years ago, 10 percent of workers reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. Now that... Read more »

10 Must-Haves for Successful Recruiting in 2023

?The recruiting trends panel at the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2023 in Orlando explored the must-have practices and programs necessary to hire talent in a tight labor market, from using emerging... Read more »

Workers Say No to Calls to Raise Retirement Age

?As fears about Social Security’s financial solvency continue to grow, momentum is growing behind proposals that would raise the full retirement age from 67 to 70. Some Republican politicians suggest raising the... Read more »

Why Hiring Baby Boomers Still Matters

?Employers in the U.S. are desperate to find and retain reliable workers in an increasingly unsteady economy. In doing so, many HR professionals have focused on recruiting younger workers, who are perceived... Read more »
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