Electric Monitoring Law in New York
According to nysenate.gov SB S2628, which took effect May 7, 2022, every private-sector employer must provide notice of its electronic monitoring practices to all workers upon hiring. Notice must be posted in a “conspicuous place.” According to a Holland & Knight article “the notice, in written or electronic form, must advise employees that any and…
Read NowKnowing Your Role and Industry
When searching for a job that is right for you, there are a multitude of things you need to study before approaching your interview, especially when entering a new industry. For starters, research the job description to see if you really want the role. It could involve something that absolutely does not interest you. For…
Read NowQuestions to Ask During the Interview
Your resume did it! It got you the interview, you are dressed for success, and you are hitting it off with your interviewers. You have made them laugh a bit, gotten personal, and answered all your questions with confidence and professionalism…but then they ask you if you have any questions. Questions…for them? Other than when…
Read NowThe Importance of Resume Tailoring
There is no arguing that resumes are the absolute most important thing to focus on to reach that first step toward your dream the job. Most might think the resume is something you work hard on for about an hour or two and then send it out to as many job requisitions as possible –…
Read NowTransferable Skills
When considering a job opportunity, it is always beneficial to stop and take the time to ponder one’s potential in the workplace. We as individuals have so much to offer and most of the time when you read a job description, you might not check all of the boxes. But there are so many skills…
Read NowBest Practices to Ensure Temporary Worker Safety
Analysis of workers’ compensation data indicates that the risk of experiencing work-related injuries may be higher for contingent workers than for non-contingents. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “host employers are responsible for protecting the safety and health of all workers, whether temporary or permanent.” It may surprise you to learn that:…
Read NowThe Challenge of Defining an Independent Contractor
Over the years, the Department of Labor (DOL), individual states, and the courts have attempted to establish a clear, unified definition of an independent contractor. While similar, each varies enough to cause employer confusion and increased litigation. While this is not a quick and easy definition in a dictionary, most definitions are based on the…
Read NowWhen Competing for Talent, Employers Eye Time to Hire
In a period of talent scarcity, the ability to reduce time to hire (a.k.a. time to fill) is critical when competing for great talent. Speedy hiring, especially in cases where droves of workers are needed such as for seasonal work, it seems, is now a “thing” in the HR world. Does shrinking time to fill…
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Skills vs. Degrees: Are the Tides Turning?
As you look around, it’s not difficult to see that there’s a dire need for employees, and it’s not just in restaurants. Entire industries are facing labor shortages, and one emerging strategy to address talent scarcity is to emphasize skills rather than degrees. Could the tides be turning? Today’s job market is shifting and changing…
Read NowWhat is Work-Life Synergy and How to Apply it to your life
I think we have all heard the term “work-life balance” but what about work-life synergy? According to an article on Medium.com “Work-life balance implies there are two sides competing, like weights on opposite sides of a scale, and by compartmentalizing you can focus fully on one and then the other. Work-life synergy focuses on finding ways…
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