New Mexico ‘Ban the Box’ Law Set to Take Effect
New Mexico will join the list of states with “ban the box” legislation when a new law takes effect on June 14.
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68% of Law Firms Anticipate Hiring More First-Year Associates in 2019
Good news for recent law school graduates, your chances of getting hired look great! New research from Robert Half Legal shows entry-level law associates can expect more job opportunities in the months ahead.
Cons of Using AI in the Recruiting Process
In part one of this article, we noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more throughout the recruiting process. We talked about some of the many examples of that and started to review some of the benefits. Today, let’s further the discussion by outlining some of the potential drawbacks.
Start EX Early: Humanize the Candidate Experience
It’s easy to forget that every employee hired into your organization was once a candidate applying for a new job opportunity. These applicants chose your company over hundreds of others in the hopes of starting a new career journey. And it’s a jobseeker’s market today.
New Google App Teaches Indian Children to Read
Technology has long been a huge catalyst in business and economic advancement. We often think of these advances in the context of efficiencies in production (assembly line and robotics), transportation (railways and automobiles), or communications (telephone, Internet, and video conferencing).
Factors to Consider with Applicants Who Have Criminal Records
In a previous post, we discussed the recently signed FIRST STEP Act, which reduces sentences for thousands of nonviolent criminals and promises to provide shorter sentences for certain nonviolent crimes going forward. When it comes to a particular individual, the criminal justice system has two primary goals: punishment and rehabilitation.
Pros of Using AI in the Recruiting Process
Does your organization utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process? There are many ways to do so, from recruitment bots to the automation of many of the initial applicant screening steps and much more.
As Governments Ease Up on Criminals, Is It Time for Recruiters to Do the Same?
There have long been criticisms of the harsh penalties handed down to those convicted of nonviolent drug charges in the United States.
Avoiding Pay Compression
Pay compression happens when the pay levels within an organization start to converge, and there’s less and less differentiation for things like years of experience and education levels. This happens far too easily—typically because the pace of raises doesn’t always keep up with the speed of market-level wage increases for new hires.
Harassment and Transparency Play a Key Role in Hiring, Says LinkedIn Expert
In part one, LinkedIn Vice President of Talent Solutions Mark Lobosco joined HR Works Podcast to discuss the latest LinkedIn research report, “Global Talent Trends 2019.” Lobosco offered insight into the research, as well as information for handling the skills gap and talent shortage.