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Election

Who Would Make a Better Boss? Hillary or Donald?

Citizens across the United States are preparing to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 8 and bring an end to what has been a very contentious Presidential election. While there are dozens of foreign and domestic policies to consider, CareerBuilder asks one important question: “If you had to choose, which candidate would you like to […]

Global Talent Shortage: ‘Upskilling’ Employees Crucial to Filling Gap, Says Survey

According to a new survey, companies across the globe are suffering from a talent shortage. Many employers are citing skilled trades as the roles that are hardest to fill, for the seventh consecutive year. As talent shortages worsen, companies are increasingly turning to training and development to fill talent gaps and upskill employees. Nearly half […]

Map of Paid Sick Leave Laws around the US

UPDATE: The infographic below has been updated to reflect the current law in Cook County, IL—which takes effect July 1, 2017. Prior to 2014, there were only 4 paid sick leave laws in effect nationwide. That number has grown in the past 2 years to more than 30 laws, covering several states, cities, and counties. […]

Voting Leave Law Map: What’s Your State’s Law?

Though federal law protects citizens’ right to vote, there is no federal law that mandates employers to give employees a specific amount of time off to do so. Many states have filled this void in the law with specific provisions and sanctions, which are covered below. Some states require employees to give reasonable notice of […]

Infographic: US Employer Hiring Plans for Q4 2016

Employers intend to increase hiring in 42 of 43 countries and territories through the end of the year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, released by ManpowerGroup. Employer hiring confidence remains strong despite uncertainty associated with the slowdown of the global economy, the Brexit vote, and continued financial market volatility. So how does […]