Cobras, Clowns and Psychics

?Being late to work can happen for various reasons, some of which are more memorable than others—such as being stuck behind a clown parade, rounding up an errant pet cobra or forgetting... Read more »

USCIS Officials Say Agency Is Recovering from Pandemic Lows

?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is rebounding from hardships experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, agency officials told the SHRM Employment Law & Compliance Conference 2023 in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27.... Read more »

Report Recommends Transparency When Using AI in Hiring

?Employers that use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the hiring process should tell job applicants this is being done to assess candidates and to make hiring decisions. Additionally, employers should obtain consent... Read more »

Viewpoint: Preserving Employee Communications in the Metaverse

?Ever heard this phrase: “Nobody would be stupid enough to put that in an e-mail”? The phrase should sound familiar. And we all know why we say it —because our work e-mails... Read more »

Quiet Quitting May Raise Legal Issues

?Quiet quitting remains prevalent, but employers should look for underlying causes rather than assuming employees are lazy, said James Reidy, an attorney with Sheehan Phinney in Manchester, N.H. Speaking Feb. 27 at... Read more »

Political Unrest Persists in Divided Nation

?The United States is at an “inflection point” with “deep discord” among political and social groups, said Eddie Glaude Jr., author and chair of the Department of African American studies at Princeton University in... Read more »

Are Job Seekers Cheating When They Use ChatGPT to Craft Resumes and Cover Letters?

?There is a growing concern among hiring and recruiting professionals that job candidates are using the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to game the interview process by having it write cover letters... Read more »

Recruiters Brace for a Challenging Year Ahead

?Talent acquisition (TA) professionals are staring a possible economic recession in the face as 2023 advances, causing some to consider pulling back on hiring. At the same time, employers that are experiencing... Read more »

Employers, Vendors Plan Ahead of NYC’s AI Law Enforcement Date

?While New York City employers have more time to prepare for the enforcement of the automated employment decision tool (AEDT) law in April, there’s still doubt that companies will be ready to... Read more »

HR Business Partner or HR Director?

Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. What is the difference between an HR business... Read more »
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