Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, has introduced legislation that would make the E-Verify employment eligibility system permanent. E-Verify, created in 1996 and extended periodically since then, is currently required of all federal employees, some government contractors, some states and is employed by about 14% of US employers. Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model) (7/2)
Recruiting & Retention
Why employers should use microlearning tools Microlearning platforms teach employees while they work, help them retain information and increase engagement, writes Carol Leaman, president and CEO at Axonify. "When micro-content is used to build knowledge around a specific business problem, you can zero in on the critical things people need to know to solve it," Leaman writes. HR Technologist (7/2)
Leverage Employee Relationship Data Personal interactions in the workplace positively affect employee well-being and more. This report is a complete guide to measuring employee bonds, harnessing that data, and empowering managers to improve engagement and performance in practical ways. Learn more.
A report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds that only 22% of American adults surveyed believe that colleges and universities are effectively preparing students for future technology jobs. As artificial intelligence expands, most Americans want on-the-job training to learn new skills, with in-person courses and online learning offered by colleges and universities, ranking second and third, respectively, the data shows. Education Dive (7/1)
The HR Leader
"Jungle fighter" hire turns toxic C. Lee Smith, CEO of SalesFuel, shares his experience about hiring a "jungle fighter" who turned out to be toxic. Smith details how the episode led to an overhaul of the company's hiring practices, including a de-emphasis on social media profiles. Fast Company online (7/2)
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