Watch Out for These Destructive Payroll and Direct Deposit Scams
Criminals are always devising new ways to defraud the unsuspecting. The FBI has recently noted a startling increase in new payroll and direct deposit phishing scams. The latest transfer schemes are deceptively simple and have gotten past proficient IT departments, sophisticated email filters, and seasoned employees alike. Don’t fall prey. Learn how the latest schemes […]
Soft Skills Should be an Important Consideration in Your Hiring Process
When they’re on the hunt for a job, many candidates focus their energy on promoting their experience. While a robust resume that indicates plenty of job-specific knowledge is usually a major plus, it should not be enough to convince an employer to hire them. When several candidates of a similar caliber apply for the same […]
Social Media in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Organizations of all types and sizes are realizing the amazing reach and unbridled power of social media. Done right, it offers an effective way to share free advice and best practices, converting prospects to customers and channeling sought-after brand evangelists. But when it goes awry, the results can be downright cringeworthy. And as more and […]
The Best Strategies for Training and Developing Your Remote Workforce
Flexible working styles are on the increase. Is your organization equipped to handle the transition? According to a 2017 study by Upwork and market research firm IDC, nearly 50% of the American workforce will be remote by 2027. Getting these virtual team members up to speed and maintaining their optimal performance can be challenging. Remote […]
Mandatory Vacations? Why Time Off is a Must
Most of us say we need a break or that we feel overworked from time to time. So why is it that, on average, American workers take only half of the vacation days they’ve earned each year? And a startling 18% take no time off at all? More than 60% say they never fully disengage—not […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 3: A Look at the Economic Realities
Economic RealitiesEmployers shouldn’t be dissuaded by the recent H-1B changes—they just need to know what to expect and how to best navigate this new terrain. For decades, the H-1B visa for highly-skilled workers has been the most popular long-term work visa in the United States. But, with uncertain immigration terrain in place as a result […]
Five Ways to Combat Negativity in Your Workplace
Would it surprise you to learn that the majority of employees spend several hours each week complaining about their jobs? According to a 2017 survey by Badbossology.com and Development Dimensions International, over 60% of employees regularly spend ten or more hours per month engaged in complaining about their bosses or work conditions. We’ve all been […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 2: What’s Ahead and What Does it Mean for You?
Employers in the tech sector and other specialty occupations have long relied on the H-1B program as a valuable tool for securing otherwise scarce professional resources. But with an uncertain H-1B landscape in place, largely as a result of the 2017 ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Executive Order (BAHA), employers and foreign national employees are justifiably […]
The New H-1B Visa Process – Part 1: Filing Secrets Employers Need to Know
For decades, the H-1B visa category has been viewed by foreign national professionals, particularly those in STEM disciplines, as the golden ticket to an enviable new life in America. Similarly, many employers have long utilized the H-1B program as a valuable option for securing needed professional resources. However, changes in H-1B adjudication practices, many tied […]
Baby Boomer Brain Drain: Is Knowledge Transfer a Thing of the Past?
According to the Pew Research Center, an astonishing 10,000 people are expected to retire every day over the next decade as the aging baby boomer surge gets in full swing. In its wake, a massive outflow of human capital threatens to disrupt American business and it seems many companies are unprepared for the challenge. A […]