Category: Research

March 18, 2019

It may not be surprising to hear that a large percentage of workers in the United States and the United Kingdom suffer from work-related stress. But the actual number may come as a bit of a surprise. According to a […]

March 18, 2019

It’s that time of year again when employers that want to hire recent college graduates and other professionals prepare to file H-1B visa petitions. Because U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept petitions up to six months before the […]

March 18, 2019

As finance leaders consider the talent investments that stand to generate the best returns, smarter HR recruitment software may rise to the top of the list. After all, nearly half of HR leaders can’t find qualified talent for at least […]

March 15, 2019

Few dispute research showing that a diverse workforce contributes to an employer’s success, but diversity efforts often don’t explore the benefits of recruiting people with disabilities. However, that’s beginning to change. “We have certainly seen a shift,” says Kristine Foss, […]

March 15, 2019

Remote work has evolved as an attractive alternative to traditional modes of work where physical relocation and strict working hours were the norm. It helps businesses cultivate a diverse talent pool that is not constrained by factors like location, time […]

March 14, 2019

The Equal Pay Act (EPA) makes it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform substantially equal work. It allows for differences in pay, but sex cannot be a factor. An employer can justify a […]

March 14, 2019

You’ve heard now how CEOs and Movie stars manipulated the system, bribed people, made up sports teams, and arranged for their kids to cheat on SATs and ACTs in order to get into “good” schools. But, have we stopped to […]

March 13, 2019

President Donald Trump has turned much of traditional American politics on its head, and many of his policies have put some traditional Republican allies in a tough position. While these traditional allies may support some of the president’s policies, they […]

March 13, 2019

A bad boss can slow productivity, thwart engagement and encourage turnover. Recent research makes it easy to see why; 75% of workers have or recently had a toxic boss, a Monster survey found. And more than half of respondents in […]

March 12, 2019

The Department of Labor recently announced some new minimum salaries for exemption from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Currently, in order to be exempt from overtime you need to meet the duties test and earn at least $23,660 […]