Hiring in 2025: New Laws Impact Job Seekers & Employers

The fourth quarter is well underway. The new year will sneak up quickly and that means new laws that will affect both job seekers and employers.  From prenatal paid leave to paid sick leave increases, here is a list of some of the major upcoming changes. Prenatal Paid Leave – New York State (January 1)…

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Are Tech Tests the Right Interviewing Solution for Seasoned Talent?

A candidate with three decades of experience came to us for his next role. He had excellent qualifications, a proven track record of success, references, and code readily available to review.  His job expectations and compensation were commensurate with his experience.  Yet, he had one additional requirement – he wouldn’t entertain any job interviews that…

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How Many Interviews Will Candidates Endure Before Calling it Quits?

Candidates have largely driven the hiring market over the past few years.  However, in 2024, employers have lengthened the hiring process, ensuring that they are hiring the right person the first time around. Employer expectations are high. Candidates are enduring multiple rounds of interviews from junior level programmers to senior engineers.  Yet, at what point…

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Restoring Job Seeker Confidence

The recruitment process is perceived as one-sided. The candidate is in the hotseat. They need to put their best foot forward, exude experience, and project confidence.  Plus, they need to do it repeatedly in front of panels of co-workers, hiring managers, and the c-suite. Job seekers are bombarded with tips, tricks, and advice about how…

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Back to Basics: Simplify Your Recruitment Process

The AI recruitment revolution is underway. A resume can be read, written, and evaluated in a matter of seconds. An automated email or text is sent to pre-screened candidates to set up first round interviews. The perceived efficiency and the tedious tasks taken off the TA team’s plate is alluring. Yet, fundamentally, it lacks the…

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Help or Hinderance:  LinkedIn’s “Open-to-Work” Options

Whether you’ve lost your job or you’re ready to join the job market, it’s daunting to open yourself up to peers and potential employers. LinkedIn users have been able to make themselves “open to work” to recruiters with enterprise accounts for several years.  However, the pandemic layoffs ushered in a new, public way for job…

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Massachusetts Mandates Salary Transparency in Job Postings

Though long awaited and expected, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed the Francis Perkins Workplace Equity Act.  Massachusetts joins several states and municipalities that are mandating salary transparency in job postings.  The MA law goes one step further, and also requires disclosing demographics and pay data to the state. Organizations that employ 25+ employees will…

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Reflecting on The First Half of 2024

The first half of 2024 is over. It’s been a wild ride the past few years. We’re finally moving away from the post-pandemic right-sizing layoffs. This year has been a learning curve for everyone in staffing as we get back to a steadier flow of open jobs and candidates on the market. This doesn’t mean,…

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Managing the Influx of AI-Generated Resumes

Managing the influx of resumes has always been a daunting task.  Well-written job descriptions at attractive companies can receive hundreds of applications within days of being opened. Now, companies are grappling with hundreds of resumes, and they have to screen for AI-generated resumes that may or may not reflect a real applicant’s ability. Candidates already…

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Employee Apathy is at an All-Time High

Every morning, I open LinkedIn to check on open jobs, view my connections, and take a peek at the LinkedIn News Hub on my homepage.  Often, the content is very relevant, and these quick snippets give me enough info to dive into traditional news sites for more info as my day goes on. Apathetic Employees…

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