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In the third quarter of 2022 alone, 346,000 new businesses were established, according to data from Statista. If you dig deeper into this kind of data, you’ll see that it’s common for hundreds of thousands of small businesses to be formed each quarter. Granted, only a tiny percentage of new small businesses will make it past…

Looking to hire better writers? You’re not alone. Ad agencies, publishing houses, media outlets, PR firms, startups and nonprofits are hiring more writers than ever—copywriters, content creators, social media managers, journalists… the list goes on and on. Even if you’re not hiring a writer, chances are you still want an employee with great writing skills….

November and December can seem like a big black hole when it comes to hiring. There are dozens of reasons why companies don’t like to hire new employees during the holiday season: You’re overwhelmed with end-of-year work and don’t have the energy. Key team members are on vacation and aren’t available for interviews. There’s no…

The 401(k) is an employer’s best friend, isn’t it? This extremely popular workplace benefit allows employees to save up to $18,000 a year in a tax-deferred retirement plan. (Workers over 50 can save up to $24,000 a year.) They don’t have to worry about paying tax on that income until they begin to dip into…

When you’re looking for a new freelancer, it’s often due to an emergency scenario: A full-timer just quit without notice. Your favorite contractor isn’t available for the next six months. Or a surprise project just dropped from the sky and there’s no one to staff it. In these urgent situations, we tend to grab the…

Think you know everything about millennials? Think again. As millennials complete their full assimilation into the workforce, their generation continues to grow and change. Here’s what millennials have been up to lately. 1. Millennials bust myths about themselves Adweek reports on 9GAG’s latest Millennial Black Paper, which analyzed the results of an extensive “Would you…

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s crimes have exploded into the news over the past week. Although his decades-long history of frequent sexual assault and harassment may seem like an extreme case, it nevertheless points to systemic failures that employers and HR in every field need to understand. 1. The Endurance of Sexual Harassment Across Industries We’d…

Two major announcements out of Washington, D.C. last week will affect employers nationwide. Here’s what you need to know. Announcement #1: More Employers Can Claim Exemption from Contraceptive Coverage The Department of Health and Human Services rewrote federal policy to allow employers to deny their employees insurance coverage for birth control, if the employer objects…

The mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas was a devastating tragedy. Amidst the debates about gun control, terrorism, and the shooter’s motive, there is another unresolved issue: Workplace safet In addition to dozens of bands and musical acts, the three-day country music concert was staffed by hundreds of employees: Live…

Google for Jobs rolled out this summer. This new search feature compiles job listings from across the internet, allowing job seekers to see a wide variety of available roles from a wide variety of sources, all with a simple Google search query. You might be asking: “How do I get MY listings included on Google…

We’ve said time and again that hiring is about quality of candidates, not quantity. After all, what’s the use of 100 applicants if none of them are qualified? On rare occasions, though, you need your job description to reach as many people as possible. When your listing absolutely has to go viral, here are five…

Last week, the UK’s Publishers Association announced an industry-wide initiative to increase diversity in the workforce. The ten-point plan below is intended to help its member organizations reach two specific goals: Increase the percentage of black, Asian and minority ethnic employees to 15% within five years Increase the percentage of women in executive leadership to…

What roles will you be hiring in the future? Two recent articles present interesting ideas about what new jobs we can expect to see in ten or twenty years. But—just like nobody could have predicted the rise of social media jobs—expect the future to be full of surprises. First, Sci-fi writer Max Gladstone partnered with…

Every year, over 18 million people are hired from job postings on the web. That’s a lot of competition! Online job boards have become talent battlegrounds, where HR and recruiters fight to attract the best new hires. Here’s how to optimize your online job listings and win the battle. Post in the right place One…

Are you ready for changes in the hiring process and the future of hiring? Over the last twenty years, we’ve seen dramatic shifts in hiring and recruiting. But what’s next for our industry? How will HR, employers, hiring managers and recruiters do business in the next few years? Here are a few short-term predictions to…

For years, experts have been arguing that job interviews are worthless. Many employers choose the wrong person simply because they favor a personable candidate over a qualified one. When faced with a less-than-perfect interviewee, you may be tempted to write them off. Not so fast. Instead, try a different approach to get the most out…

There’s a special feeling of accomplishment when you make a great new hire. You’ve invested time and energy advertising the role, getting to know several candidates, and introducing them to your team. When the right one finally signs on the dotted line, it’s time to pop some champagne. Then, the unthinkable happens – six months,…

A super-qualified candidate applies for your company’s latest open position. You call them and have a great pre-screen over the phone. You schedule an in-person interview, and you decide to do a little social media vetting before you meet. You find the candidate’s public Facebook page and browse through some of their posts. That’s when…

The opioid epidemic and addiction in the workplace are serious issues for employers and HR managers. Of the 21 million Americans with a substance use disorder, nearly 2 million are addicted to opioids, and nearly 600,000 use heroin (other estimates are even higher.) Drug overdose was the leading cause of accidental death in the United…

The United States’ immigration policies directly affect employees and workers across the country. Is your company ready to handle immigration and border security related issues that may arise? While a hot button political issue, the implications for employers when it comes to changes in immigration laws are very real, irrespective of political leanings. Here’s the…