Attention: I-9 change delayed
Filed under: Applicant background screening, Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Just before employers would’ve been required to use a new version of the Form I-9, the federal government has decided to push back the effective date of the new form. Read more
Most recruiters disappointed with job boards
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Sure, most recruiters use online job boards. But how helpful are they? Read more
Experts: Now’s a good time for tech spending
Filed under: Applicant tracking systems, HRIS software, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Despite current economic conditions, a recent survey shows companies are still finding HR technology to be a valuable investment. Read more
Telecommuting’s middle ground
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Telecommuting
Many companies are caught between employees’ desire for telecommuting and management’s fear of lost productivity and diminished team work. Here’s how one company found a compromise. Read more
4 tools to deal with online slackers
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Special Report

It’s no secret: Give employees a computer, and they’ll always spend some time on non-work activities. But how can managers keep productivity problems from getting out of hand? Read more
Employee insults co-worker online: What to do?
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Imagine this situation: An employee comes to you because she’s insulted by a co-worker’s blog. The blogger writes about work, without using names, but it’s obvious to the employee who she is talking about – and she doesn’t have nice things to say. What should you do? Read more
Tech workers trained to flirt
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views, Training
Many companies train their IT staffers to make sure they have the latest technical skills needed to succeed. Here’s some training that’s entering new territory. Read more
Facebook’s not just for young job-seekers anymore
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting
Social networking sites like Facebook are still mostly thought of as toys for the younger generation. But HR pros using the site to recruit employees will find a lot more than just college students and recent graduates. Read more
Who’s most anxious about job security?
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views
In a rough economy, HR has a new challenge to overcome: helping employees deal with anxiety about their finances and futures. Read more
Almost time to file H-1B visa applications
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views
On March 31, companies can start filing petitions for H-1B visas, the document most often used to bring foreign IT workers into the U.S. And if last year is any indication, companies will want to file as soon as they can. Read more
