Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise

?States reported that 239,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending April 8, an increase of 11,000 from last week and the highest number since January 2022. About 1.81... Read more »

Why a Good Cover Letter Is Critical to Your HR Job Search

?You’ve put in a lot of work to get your resume just right. Now, you’re looking at job postings, ready to hit “submit,” when you come across a position requiring a cover... Read more »

HR News: Facebook Morale Crisis, Outsourcing Remote Workers, Disney HR Hire, and…

This is a weekly roundup of the latest in HR news. In the latest roundup of HR news, find out about the employee engagement crisis at Facebook that is a result of... Read more »

Technology for DE&I in a Virtual Work World

?Many companies espouse commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) these days, but they face challenges—such as hybrid or remote work models that can open doors for some but exclude others. Here... Read more »

DE&I Staff Layoffs Spark Discussion over Future of DE&I Tech

?According to research from Revelio Labs, more than 300 diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) professionals have been laid off at companies that have downsized. In some cases, the exodus means entire teams... Read more »

Court Upholds Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

?Eligible spouses of H-1B workers will continue to be allowed to apply for employment authorization in the United States after a federal district court upheld a 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS)... Read more »

How to Find the Best Virtual Bookkeeping Service for Your Business

Content Next up in Business Merritt Bookkeeping How Is Information Technology Used in Accounting? Virtual Assistant Services – In-Depth Guide Why do you need to hire a virtual assistant for your marketing... Read more »

Full-Time to Part-Time: Educate Employees About Benefits and Compensation Ramifications

?Employees who want to switch from full-time to part-time status should be fully apprised of the benefits and compensation implications—not to discourage them from switching but to ensure they’re making an informed... Read more »

Could Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Be on the Horizon?

?The U.S. Department of Commerce announced April 11 a request for public comment to determine how regulators can help make AI systems trustworthy. Comments are due to the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunication... Read more »

Viewpoint: AI Tools Can’t Replace Authentic Thinking When Crafting Job Descriptions

?ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, can help employers with myriad HR functions, including writing job descriptions. Indeed, I have tested the tool and found it quite helpful as a starting... Read more »
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