US jobs top forecast at 263,000 gain; wages miss estimates
The jobless rate dipped to a fresh 49-year low and wage gains were slightly lower than projected.
Recruiting
US firms added most workers in nine months in April
Employers added the most employees since July amid gains in services and medium-sized businesses.
Benefits Think A guide for managing workplace immigration rules
Employers need to stay up-to-date on the latest employment-verification rules to avoid any legal pitfalls.
Jay Starkman
Engage PEO
Benefits Think Ask Benny: What can be done to help older workers prepare for retirement?
How can companies ensure they’re able to replace that talent after retirement?
Lauren Hoeck
Willis Towers Watson
House passes gender pay gap bill
Opponents say the measure wouldn’t impose new substantial protections and would instead be a boon for trial lawyers while adding burdens to hiring.
Looking to hire in California? Here are a few laws you need to know
The state can be a “career builder” in HR, but you need to know the laws surrounding PTO, family leave and hiring ex-cons.
JPMorgan to use games, not visits, in investment bank recruiting
JPMorgan’s corporate and investment bank will employ online behavioral science-based games as it ends in-person campus visits.
Key takeaways from SHRM’s legislative conference
From the recently proposed overtime rule to floating bills on mandated paid leave, a number of hot topics were discussed by benefits professionals this week in Washington.
McDonald’s supersizes recruiting efforts with new text analysis platform
The fast food chain is now using augmented writing platform Textio in an effort to help minimize gender bias in job postings.
Helping employers fill jobs tops SHRM agenda
From the formerly incarcerated to older workers, employers should work to expand employment opportunities, says SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor.
One talent shortage solution: Applicants with criminal backgrounds
“Not only can you hire people with criminal histories, you should be doing it already,” says the Society for Human Resource Management.
Why one employer decided to kill the resume
Zapier axed the document and instead focuses on asking candidates job-specific questions.
Why one employer decided to kill the resume
Zapier axed the document and instead focuses on asking candidates job-specific questions.
Glassdoor sees 2019 as ‘huge investment year,’ executive says
The company is seeking ways to make employer recruiting more efficient.
Benefits Think Is artificial intelligence sexist and racist?
When tech tools rely on data that is inaccurate or biased, they can inadvertently discriminate against women or minorities.
Jonathan Michael Thomas
Foley & Lardner LLP
Workday is aiming for $10 billion in annual revenue
Workday has persuaded big corporate clients like Bank of America and Amazon to use its software, but it's looking to get more companies to switch its cloud-based accounting tools as well.
LinkedIn’s job search feature gets smart
The career platform plans to upgrade its features to make it easier for HR and recruiters to find talent.
The 10 fastest-growing HR apps
As human resources professionals rapidly adopt new technologies, the space continues to advance. Here are some of the most popular apps, according to Okta.
SHRM to Trump: Focus on immigration reform, workforce training
The U.S. workforce lacks access to talent with hard skills. To remedy this, the world’s largest HR association is calling for greater attention to overseas workers and the skills gap.
U.S. jobless claims hit one-year high amid shutdown, holiday
Filings for unemployment benefits rose by more than forecast to the highest since September 2017.
