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As we approach the traditional post-Labor Day hiring surge, known as the “September Surge,” HR professionals may be bracing for an even more significant influx of job applications. Thanks to the growing popularity of AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and automated application tools, the number of candidates vying for positions is likely to increase substantially. Xplor […]
If you’re a hiring manager, you know hiring can be difficult. It’s not just about finding someone who meets the qualifications and can do the job; it’s about finding someone who will fit into your culture and your team. Your hiring strategy must account for the personalities and expectations of different generations. And if you’re […]
With labor shortages leaving fast food and other minimum-wage work environments short-staffed, many businesses are relying on teenage employees to fill the void. But employers must be aware of applicable child labor laws, which aim to protect minors’ health and safety and to avoid interfering with their education. Employers should keep in mind three major […]
A new memo from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel (GC) represents a continuation of efforts to promote unionization, according to attorneys who help guide employers through union campaigns. NLRB GC Jennifer Abruzzo on April 27 announced an initiative aimed at promoting collective bargaining through partnering with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service […]
Handling qualified domestic relations orders can be difficult in the best of times for retirement plan administrators. However, when a divorced participant or beneficiary seeks to change or maintain pension survivorship rights with a domestic relations order, determining the rightful beneficiary can become even more complex. Two recent federal court decisions indicate that case […]
There might not be a better time than January to reach employees with a well-being message. Health- and fitness-related goals are consistently among the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but most people give up on their attempts at cleaner living by January 12. Employers have an opportunity to change this pattern by helping employees reach […]
Amid the labor shortage and widening skills gaps, the race for talent in 2022 is a competitive one. As a result, employers struggling to recruit job-ready employees with the required technical skills are rethinking and streamlining their hiring initiatives. For some, the solution to bridging the rapidly expanding skills gap and building a diverse talent […]
Special from SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition Mr. Please Sue Me, aka Hunter Lott, one of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) top-rated speakers, entertained the large audience in his inimitable style, while providing many practical tips and suggestions for avoiding lawsuits.
Yesterday’s Advisor featured four characteristics of great onboarding programs. Today we shift to leadership and take a look at a new study highlighting boss/employee relations—including five things that bosses wish their employees would tell them. Managers and leaders make contributions every day to ensure their employees’ success. Building a strong relationship with your supervisor is […]
As we prepare to kick off HR Leadership Week here at HR Daily Advisor, this week’s Faces of HR column celebrates you, the HR professionals who continue to help move the needle forward in the industry! The past few years, HR leaders have played a critical role in helping their organizations navigate not only the […]