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5 for Friday: Veteran Hiring Edition

Unemployment rates in the veteran population are slightly higher than that of the non-veteran population. There are many reasons for this gap: frequent relocations, keyword software not matching up with a vet’s resume, or bias against hiring a veteran or military spouse. As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend and remember our fallen veterans, let’s [...]

Inside HR: Rayanne Thorn

Although the Internet has been around for years now, it’s still at the center of the hottest trends in human resources technology, says Rayanne Thorn, Evenbase’s vice president of communications and branding. Internet-driven technologies are at the center of recruiting activity, including cloud-based data systems, mobile technology and social media and smart recruiters are realizing [...]

Demand for Engineering Jobs Grows in 2013, Monster Employer Survey Finds

We recently surveyed employers to gauge their recruitment plans for engineering job opportunities, and learned that a majority of employers (73%) are likely to hire engineering talent over the next 60 days, driven primarily by staff increases (60%) and company expansion (54%). Our survey found that there is both a need for a variety of [...]

In Case You Missed It

SmartBrief on Workforce is a daily e-newsletter for HR professionals, curating essential articles on finding the best talent, motivating top performers and increasing team productivity. Here are the top HR news stories as selected by SmartBrief on Workforce readers last week. 3 questions to ask when someone is venting Harvard Business Review online The science of [...]

5 for Friday: Overtime Pay Edition

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1406, the “Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013.” Among other things, the bill allows employees and employers in the private sector to agree to comp time instead of overtime compensation for any hours worked, over 40, in a given week. Opinions on this issue before and [...]

#LASHRM13: Hiring American Veterans – Best Practices in Action

Hiring veterans can be patriotic and profitable, but you have to be prepared for many complexities, panelists told an audience at the Louisiana Conference on Human Resources in Baton Rouge last month. Lynne Broussard, human resources director for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Don Howard, retired captain in the Louisiana National Guard and deputy [...]

Inside HR: Cornerstone OnDemand’s Michael Carden

The biggest challenge for HR professionals is still “attracting the best people and then getting the best out of them,” says Michael Carden,  vice president of small business operations at Cornerstone OnDemand. Making people work well for your organization is the difference between great businesses and not so good businesses. Developments in HR technology continue [...]

In Case You Missed It

SmartBrief on Workforce is a daily e-newsletter for HR professionals, curating essential articles on finding the best talent, motivating top performers and increasing team productivity. Here are the top HR news stories as selected by SmartBrief on Workforce readers last week. Court rejects NLRB’s poster rule The New York Times (tiered subscription model) E-mail tools that [...]

5 for Friday: Employment Law Edition

This has been a busy week for employment law experts and court-watchers. We’ve rounded up some articles to keep you in the know and in compliance. New I-9 Form Has Many Small Businesses Unprepared and Facing Penalties. CPA Practice Advisor: “We’ve represented many, many employers that had Immigration Services swoop down on them, not because [...]

Inside HR: Trish McFarlane on the Power of Social Media

HR pros need to acquire and maintain fluency key IT applications, including applicant tracking systems and cloud-based software, says Perficient HR Director Trish McFarlane. McFarlane also says networking — both online and off — is vital for HR professionals and especially recommends they get active on Twitter. “For me joining Twitter several years ago — [...]