The US Labor Department has adopted a rule for determining whether a company is a "joint employer," replacing policy adopted during the Obama administration. The rule creates a four-part test for making the determination.

Sometimes after a star candidate joins your company, his or her performance slumps because of an unrealistic recruitment process, Jaime Potter writes. To fix this, studies show a realistic job preview can improve talent retention and increase new hire job performance by showing candidates both positive and negative job-related information before hiring.

Some employers are adding anti-vaping support for parents to workplace wellness coverage in an effort to address teen vaping issues. The program includes live chat with treatment professionals trained to address challenges with addiction.

More women are employed than men for only the second time in US history, occupying 50.04% of paid positions. Among net workers added in December, 95% are women.