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• It just got a little easier to charge you with discrimination

  18-01-2017 21:18
  
  Now, even if you’re trying to help individuals work for your company, you could be charged with discrimination. 
  New regulations, which kicked in January 18, 2017, just made the employee verification process a little more dangerous.
  The new regulations, which come from the Department of Justice (DOJ), say it’s now discriminatory to treat workers differently when requesting verification documents during the I-9 or E-Verify process — regardless of whether the employer&
  
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• Penalties for employment law violations just increased … again

  18-01-2017 21:17
  
  The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), for the second time in just six months, are raising the penalties for employment law violations. 
  In November of 2015, the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed. It directs federal agencies to adjust their civil monetary penalties for inflation every year.
  Well, the DOL and OSHA, after updating their fines for 2016 this past summer, have done it again.
  Both
  
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• It never ends: Another astonishing list of the ways job seekers submarine interviews

  18-01-2017 21:17
  
  As nobody knows better than an HR pro, there are about a zillion ways to screw up a job interview. And it appears CareerBuilder knows them all.  
  Thus, here’s the year’s first rundown of memorable job interview mistakes candidates have made, courtesy of employer reports from across the country.
  Strange brew
  When asked to share the most unusual things job candidates have done during the interview process, employers and hiring managers recalled the following:
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• Don’t forget human touch in your benefits communication

  18-01-2017 21:16
  
  There are plenty of technological innovations in the world of benefits services and communications, but HR pros should never forget the importance of old-fashioned human interaction.  
  That’s one of the main takeaways from a recent Health Advocate study that was part of the whitepaper titled “Striking a Healthy Balance: What Employees Really Want Out of Workplace Benefits Communication.”
  Cost, wellness, personal issues and care
  The study broke down employees’ preferr
  
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• Making a Business Case for Mental Health

  18-01-2017 21:08
  
  Set in Seattle, Frasier is full of witty dialogue and honest conversations that normalize mental health problems. Outside of sitcom-land, the DMEC is one organization which aims to normalize them as well.
  This is my first “Frasier” blog of 2017. I’ve decided it’s my mission to remind people what a treasure this 90s gem is. It explores everything from serious mental health issues to complicated familial dynamics to silly everyday misunderstandings. I did my research t
  
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• Pets in Your Workplace? Assess the Risks and Draft a Policy

  18-01-2017 15:37
  
  A reader recently emailed the following question:
  Some people need service dogs to get to work. But many more simply want to take their dogs to work. What is the protocol? What are the HR rules on this? And what are the penalties for illegally taking a dog to work?
  Are you thinking about opening up your business to employees’ pets? You will find very few resources on the internet to help. And, you will need a written policy before you allow pets in. Here are some considerations:
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• 15 Strategies for Talent Impact

  18-01-2017 13:00
  
  Since 2010, the number of times a CEO has discussed talent management strategies during earnings calls has increased by 36%. Just as the focus on talent has increased in the C-suite, the way work gets done has massively evolved: HR executives are driving their organizations to be more collaborative and cross-functional. Download our latest whitepaper on talent strategies for 2017 gleaned from surveying more than 300 HR leaders.
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• Maximising the benefit of a new brand and using a new website platform!

  18-01-2017 11:24 via onrec.com
  HotLizard are excited to see long standing client Maxxima Group refresh their brand and that they are using our RecruiterSites platform to showcase their brand re-launch. Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileHotLizardView profile »RecruiterSites allows clients increased flexibility to achieve branding requirements, which was imperative to ensure that their new website was in keeping with their new corporate guidelines. The increased flexibility in design for the RecruiterSites
  
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• Does More Money Change What We Value at Work?

  18-01-2017 11:22 via onrec.com
  People have always questioned whether money can buy happiness. But does the rise or fall of your paycheck change the workplace factors that are most important to you?Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileGlassdoorView profile »From past research, we know that money and happiness are linked. A famous study from Princeton University researchers showed higher income increases happiness, but only up to about $75,000 per year.(1) Beyond that, higher pay doesn’t change hap
  
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• ARC meets HMRC over IR35 online tool

  18-01-2017 11:04 via onrec.com
  On 6th January, representatives of the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) attended a meeting with HMRC officials to discuss the proposed new public sector IR35 rules and to comment on the latest version of HMRC’s planned new online tool.Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileThe Association of Recruitment Consultancies - ARCView profile »“The meeting, which was attended by a number of large agencies and some public sector representatives, provided a usefu
  
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• Pure launches engaging new website for clients and candidates

  18-01-2017 11:00 via onrec.com
  Pure has launched a new website to provide an updated platform for both clients and candidates to interact with the professional recruitment specialists for the East of England.Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Established in 2002, with offices in Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Chelmsford, Pure has become established leaders and trusted advisors in the Accountancy, Executive, Financial Services, HR, IT, Marketing and Office markets. The new website has been designed to further enhance the serv
  
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• Prospects announces graduate labour market events programme 2017

  18-01-2017 10:59 via onrec.com
  Leading graduate careers expert Prospects has launched a programme of events for recruiters and media agencies running throughout 2017.Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileProspectsView profile »At the forefront of graduate labour market research for more than 40 years, Prospects unrivalled insight into what graduates do, where they go and what their motivations are will be the focus of a free Breakfast Seminar programme running quarterly throughout 2017.
  The first Prospects B
  
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• Alan Price comments on Brexit plans and their impact on employment law

  18-01-2017 10:54 via onrec.com
  Today’s speech by Theresa May was welcomed by businesses who are seeking clarity on the long term plans for Brexit. Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Whilst certainty was provided on certain areas, such as whether the UK will remain a member of the single market, other areas remain deliberately vague as the final position is unknown due to the need to negotiate with the European Union (EU).
  For many employers, the Prime Minister’s confirmation that immigration will be controlled dom
  
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• Brexit’s Early Immigration Impact: It’s The Workers We Need Most We’ll Lose Fastest

  18-01-2017 10:51 via onrec.com
  New research out today reveals the job sectors where demand for EU workers to fulfill UK jobs is highest are seeing the largest immediate dip in interest, following the leave votePosted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  New research out today reveals the job sectors where demand for EU workers to fulfill UK jobs is highest are seeing the largest immediate dip in interest, following the leave vote. The digital research looked at volumes of online searches within different sectors and countries, and the
  
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• Tips and tools to write an appealing job offer and hire a professional

  18-01-2017 10:47 via onrec.com
  If you're looking to expand your workforce and hire a professional to fill a position, you'll not only want to find someone fast to get the job done, but you'll want to make sure you're attracting and ultimately finding the absolute best person for the jobPosted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Follow these steps to put together a first-rate job posting that'll get the most qualified people submitting their applications. Don't just describe the job – write an ad for it
  A job description is simp
  
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• Eploy expands team and offices to fuel continued recruitment software success

  18-01-2017 10:34 via onrec.com
  Posted inNews archiveEploy, a leading provider of recruitment software, proudly announce today that it is growing its headcount to meet the increasing demand for its cloud-based Applicant Tracking System & Recruitment CRM software.on18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileeployView profile »In 2016 Eploy were awarded a record number of new contracts from major in-house recruitment teams and agencies. In order to support its growing market share, Eploy has concluded a successful round of recruitment
  
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• 7 smart ideas to streamline your recruitment agency

  18-01-2017 10:15 via onrec.com
  Maximising profitability to avoid servicing debtPosted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileServiced CloudView profile »The Great Recession, which resulted from the credit crunch, holds many lessons. For businesses, a major one is that loans for capital investment may expose companies to significant risk, especially when order books get thin because of a systemic finance industry and economic problems which fuel uncertainty.
  Learning from the lesson, perhaps the best policy is to avo
  
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• RateMyApprenticeship to launch Top 70 School Leaver Employers table for 2017

  18-01-2017 10:10 via onrec.com
  RateMyApprenticeship.co.uk has launched its highly coveted Top 70 School Leaver Employers Table for 2017, helping young people understand their career choices and make informed decisions about their future.Posted inNews archiveon18 Jan 2017
  This year’s table is based on over 3,300 peer-to-peer written reviews from young people. The reviews incorporate ratings from a variety of schemes, including apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, traineeships, gap year programmes and work experience
  
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• COMMENT: Men looking for part-time work which pays up to £25,000 has increased significantly

  18-01-2017 10:07 via onrec.com
  Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, comments:Posted inOpinionon18 Jan 2017
  Company ProfileCV-Library.co.ukView profile »“Society is continuing to change, especially with the introduction of shared parental leave a few years back, which could explain why more men are looking for lower-paid, part-time positions, in order to maintain an income, while supporting with childcare. Furthermore, it is no longer uncommon for employees to have over ten different jobs in th
  
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