It’s the point in the recruiting process that many Talent Acquisition Professionals see as more of a chore and less of a value-add when finalizing candidate selections; time to check references. Should a candidate be turned away solely due to a reference check? No, especially not in today’s market. That being said, there are a […]
As a follow up to the recent blog post about job hoppers, comes a topic that is often taken for granted by many employers: the optics of consistent position turnover. A position that has had significant turnover can be a red flag for candidates and guess what, in today’s market these candidates are absolutely asking […]
New York City’s (NYC) Pay Transparency Law requires that salary ranges be included in job postings. The law is scheduled to take effect on May 15, 2022, providing that the effective date is not pushed back due to proposed amendments. As we previously reported, the law applies to all employers with at least four employees […]
A common struggle among Talent Acquisition professionals is encountering candidates who have a history of job hopping. Seeing a candidate with 6+ jobs in a 10-year period is hard to overlook, and traditionally recruiters have viewed this as a failure in some way on the candidate’s part. Some may say that if you don’t stay […]
COVID-19 workplace safety and health measures remain one of the dominate issues for federal agencies; but employers should also be aware of other measures that have been or are under consideration by federal agencies and how they may impact the legislative landscape throughout 2022. Insight about potential legislation in 2022 can be made based on […]
As Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Services for HR Works, Adrienne Schleigh speaks with candidates and clients on a daily basis. In many recent conversations with fellow Talent Acquisition professionals in varying industries, a common theme continues to surface: companies are expecting miracles from Talent Acquisition staff while simultaneously refusing to make changes that can […]
COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ended on September 30, 2021, but participants may still be eligible for COBRA related “emergency relief” which includes extended timeframes for electing COBRA and making premium payments. Recall that on March 1, 2020, “emergency relief” was established as a result of the “National Emergency” to help plans, participants […]
Open Enrollment (OE) is just around the corner for many, and whether you are handling it on your own or with some guidance, making sure you are prepared for the task at hand will ensure that you have a smooth and seamless OE. Managing OE is extremely time consuming, and employer group health and welfare […]
It is that time of year again! With Andrew Cuomo stepping down following an investigation into harassment allegations against him, it is a good time to remind New York (NY) employers that sexual harassment prevention training needs to be conducted annually. Employers also need to keep in mind that all newly hired employees need to […]
HR Works recently conducted a survey to collect information on what changes employers are making given the current legislative landscape related to leave policies and remote work arrangements during and beyond the pandemic. While our survey results suggested that the key business driver for the decision on remote work for most employers was compliance with […]
