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In a post last week, we noted that nearly half of Americans make New Year's resolutions and that people who make resolutions are ten times more likely to attain their goals...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers with fifteen (15) or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s or applicant’s known...
Despite a softening labour market in the US, companies are still struggling to fill job vacancies, with 57% of CEOs reporting problems attracting qualified workers, according to a survey by the Conference Board. The lengthy and convoluted hiring process, including multipage questionnaires and months-long interviews, is turning off potential employees, with recruiters overlooking internal candidates for outside talent. Companies need to bring discipline to their hiring processes, focusing on what is actually needed for the job and keeping track of how many candidates they have considered and ho...
Small businesses are struggling to hire due to a shortage of qualified applicants while also being challenged by inflation, according to reports by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Government contractors, take note: On July 15, 2022, the Department of Labor ("DOL") published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") to implement and enforce the Biden Administration's..