Some news from various sources on employment eligibility, background checks, screening, and more: New I-9 Form Released… U.S. Citizen and Immigration … Read more
The New War for Talent
We may be in the midst of a recession with increasing unemployment and fewer jobs, but that’s not likely to have much long-term effect on shortages … Read more
The Recruiter’s President
The election this year is considered a watershed event in American politics. We have, at this time, three individuals who have a good shot at becoming … Read more
Immigration Reform Preparedness Remains on Recruiters? To-Do Lists for 2008
Talent acquisition leaders gained additional time to prepare for the impact from pending immigration reform in 2007, but as 2008 approaches, the clock is … Read more
Tulsa Poaching Lawsuit Is Unusual And May Be A Loser
When a Tulsa staffing firm sued its largest client and a competitor, it was a shot that surprised the staffing industry. “This is the first case … Read more
Make the EEOC Your Friend
I really don’t like being a resident doomsayer, but organizational hiring and promotional practices are generally so abysmal that I am compelled to … Read more
Don’t Be Green on Green-Card Revisions
The Department of Labor introduced significant changes on July 16 that will directly impact employers that process labor certifications for their … Read more
7 Tips to Avoiding Legal Pitfalls In Hiring
You’re a hiring manager or a third-party search firm and pride yourself on being ethical and certainly on following the law. But what about the more … Read more
Why the Immigration Bill Is Not Good for You or Your Company
When it comes to talent, you and your company have your own ideas about identifying the most valuable employees. That’s the way it should be, since … Read more
More Employers Using Feds’ Illegal Worker Screening Database
Besides a donut and coffee, Boston-area customers of Dunkin Donuts are getting a reminder that the simmering nationwide debate over illegal immigration is … Read more