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Every generation that comes into the workforce is different from the one before it. What worked as little as five or even three years ago may not be applicable now when it comes to recruiting top talent for open positions within their organization. For companies to stay competitive to top talent entering into the job …

With more states legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana, employers across the country are considering whether or not to continue drug testing of current and potential employees. Reporter Ryan Raiche for ABC affiliate station WDIO in Minneapolis interviewed employers across the state to ask them how they are preparing for the state’s possible legalization of …

This month is the beginning of graduation season for both high school and college students. According to a recent story appearing in the Philadelphia Public School website, The Notebook, organizations are more interested in whether would-be applicants have both literacy and necessary math skills to do the jobs that they are applying for. Even with …

Philadelphia union leaders announced last Wednesday that they would hold off filing suit against the Kenney administration regarding widespread inaccuracies in payroll. Philly.com reported on their website that Philadelphia city leaders, including Mayor Kenney, met privately with the leaders of AFSME District Council 47 and Firefighters local Number 22 on Friday and has vowed to …

Imagine how frustrating it would be to get elected to office and then be prevented from performing the duties voters asked you to do. The Times-Standard reported late last month, that is what happened to Karen Paz Dominguez, a duly elected county auditor and controller in Humboldt County, California. Part of the job she was …

Nearly every year, tax laws and payroll guidelines change. Last month, ADP announced the launch of its “Next Generation Tax Engine” that will help their clients stay up-to-date with the current and ever-changing tax laws. According to HCM Technology Report, this latest development is designed to help companies minimize compliance risk and increase the effectiveness …

There is no shortage of fraudsters and identity thieves willing to do whatever it takes to part consumers with their hard earned cash. Payments Source reported on its website that in 2015, over 700,000 taxpayers found that someone else had managed to file a tax return on their behalf. These fraudulent returns, known as Stolen …

Cyber-attacks and phishing scams are everywhere. With each new headline in the news, it looks as if cybercriminals are getting bolder and more sophisticated with their scams every day. No matter how secure you might think you are, even seasoned IT professionals have fallen prey to some of the more clever attacks.   The Tallahassee …

There is no shortage of the number of cybercriminals who want to separate companies and their employees from their cash. No matter how intelligent or diligent you are when it comes to email and other online scams, anyone can fall victim to them. Cybercriminals are clever and are able to concoct elaborate phishing scams just …

Most organizations and teams struggle with the balance needed to solve practical problems for the business against their budget constraints. Sometimes these solutions work just fine. At other times, when organizations award projects to the lowest bidder, the ‘solutions’ end up costing much more than expected. The CBC recently reported that even the Canadian government …

According to research recently conducted by the world’s largest association of HR professionals, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), just under half (48%) of HR professionals say they have either seen or witnessed violence in the workplace.   Employment Screening Resources reported on its website that the survey was conducted by SHRM in February of …

A company’s reputation can be made better or damaged by what others find on social media. According to an article reported on the PR Newswire website, 88% of small businesses do actively monitor their online reputation. Because of the increased competition for the attention of present and potential customers, having an online presence today is …

Whether it’s a snow or ice storm, floods, wildfires, massive power or communications outages, businesses need to know how to respond to disasters. While no one can predict what may happen or when, the best way to do this is to be prepared for such events beforehand. In a recent article by Sonia Fiorenza for …

The latest buzzword in HR circles these days is “ghosting”. Ghosting is when a new candidate applies for an open position and everything seems to be going great, it looks like they will get a shot at an interview. Then all of a sudden, like a ghost, all communication ceases. There are no calls, no …

Is it possible that there is a link between a higher minimum wage and workers making better health choices? A recent article by HR Dive editor, Valerie Bolden-Barrett that appeared on their website seems to suggest just that. Researchers from the Stanford Center of Longevity & Fidelity Investments, which also worked with research obtained from …

With the constant changes in healthcare in the U.S., it’s no wonder that 35% workers either don’t know enough about or don’t fully understand what their healthcare benefits are or what they’re paying for. According to an article which appeared on the HRDive website, most workers (62%) who were recently surveyed by Maestro Health felt …

Most of us have heard a great deal in the news about women and minorities who are passed over for positions in fields that are mostly dominated by men. What we hear far less about, however, are when men are turned away from positions that are traditionally dominated by women. In a story appearing on …

Companies who are more comfortable spending resources on new HR recruiting tools may find themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to employing top performers for their organizations. According to a recent article appearing on the Benefits News website, the occupants of the C-suites of most major employers and professionals believe that technology is …

The competition for top talent in today’s workforce is fierce. With low unemployment figures, workers today not only are able to pick and choose whom they want to work for, today they will think nothing of jumping ship if they feel there is a chance for better pay or advancement elsewhere. According to an article …

Workers in 19 States have just received a gift in their paychecks at the beginning of 2019.  Many workers will be seeing legislated increases in pay due to recent legislation passed over the past year. According to a story on the HR Dive website, Fisher & Phillips LLP recently released a report showing which states …

In a recent story appearing on the CPA Practice Advisor website, Jim Link, chief human resources officer for Randstad North America offers advice for HR professionals in 2019. “HR strategies won’t be effective if they don’t evolve,” he said.  Link went on to explain that in order to attract the best and most talented candidates …

The center of the Third Annual FICCI HR Conference 2018 is how the advance of technology is affecting the business world at every level. The theme of the conference was “Redesigning HR in the era of the disruptive technology.” What was agreed by nearly all in attendance that today we are facing the most monumental …

It’s the season of giving, and many workers are looking forward to finding out what kind of holiday bonus may be in store. In an article appearing on the JD Supra website, those organizations that have done well and who want to show their appreciation for the workers who helped make that happen, there are …

      A recent study by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) conducted in September 2018 study has found increased revenue growth, profitability and overall customer satisfaction with PEO services. According to an article appearing on the Biz.com website, economists Laurie Bassi and Dan McMurrer of McBassi and Associates say that the …

According to Senior Vice President of People at The Learning Experience, Traci Wilk, stepping up to be a leader by focusing on helping others rather than thinking of yourself may be the best ways to be noticed by your boss. Business Insider reported in a story in their HR Insider column that the former Executive …