Why Candidates Stopped Showing Up for Interviews
A LiveCareer survey found one in four job seekers has ghosted an employer. Half said they had already taken another job.
Recruiting
How organizations find, screen and hire, including the tools and laws that shape the process.
Illinois AI Hiring Law Takes Effect Before Its Rules Are Final
Employers in Illinois must tell applicants when AI touches employment decisions, yet the state withdrew its proposed notice rules in June. Other states are writing their own versions, and they do not agree.
How Employers Build a Registered Apprenticeship Program
Registered Apprenticeship pairs paid work with structured training and a recognized credential. Manufacturers, hospitals and IT teams are using it to grow talent they cannot find.
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The Interview Method Research Favors, and Most Managers Skip
A 2022 reanalysis in the Journal of Applied Psychology ranked structured interviews first among common hiring methods. Most managers still improvise.
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The Median Hire Takes 39 Days. Top Candidates Don't Wait
SHRM's 2026 benchmarks put median time to fill at 39 days. Hospitals need about 78 days to land an experienced nurse.
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Pre-Employment Tests Can Improve Hiring or Invite a Lawsuit
Skills tests, personality assessments and AI screening tools all fall under the same federal rules. Validation and monitoring for adverse impact keep them defensible.
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The Background Check Steps the FCRA Requires
The Fair Credit Reporting Act sets strict steps for disclosures, consent and adverse action. EEOC guidance adds a framework for weighing criminal records fairly.
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Writing Job Descriptions That Recruit and Hold Up Legally
The same document recruits candidates, sets expectations and serves as evidence in disability, overtime and pay disputes. Writing it well pays off in all three places.
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The Fairness Problem Inside Employee Referral Programs
Referred hires often arrive knowing the job. The EEOC has warned that relying on word of mouth can also keep a workforce from changing.
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