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Family Leave Plan Changes – What Employers Need to Know

It was announced today that President Trump’s budget for 2018 will include paid family leave. Here’s everything HR and employers need to know. Basically, the proposed plan includes a provision for both mothers and fathers…

Mark Lerner

Elements of a Successful Job Listing

You’re probably far too familiar with the downfalls of a quickly whipped-up job listing: Vague information leads to a large number of applicants—of which only a few are actually qualified—leaving you with the task of…

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When you’re looking for a new freelancer, it’s often due to an emergency scenario. But even in a time crunch, you should never skip the formal interview.

8 Questions to Ask Every Potential Freelancer Before You Hire

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…

Mark Lerner

Human Resources Trends

8 HR Trends You Have to Know About – Part Two

The world is constantly changing, and so is the way we do business. Last week we published our first part of important human resources trends to watch, here are eight more trends HR professionals can…

Mark Lerner

Job Listings' Company Descriptions

Creating a Great Company Description

It’s not enough for your company description to say what you do. You have to take it a step further and say why it’s amazing and why a candidate would be lucky to work there.

Bizzy Coy