Attention: I-9 change delayed

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

Sure, most recruiters use online job boards. But how helpful are they? Read more

Experts: Now’s a good time for tech spending

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

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

January 26, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Special Report 

Online training

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?

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

January 23, 2009 by · Comments Off
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

January 22, 2009 by · Comments Off
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?

January 21, 2009 by · Comments Off
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

January 20, 2009 by · Comments Off
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

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