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August 16, 2017
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Top employment issues pushed by lobbyists in Q2
Top employment issues pushed by lobbyists in Q2
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Lobbyists working on employment issues for organizations including nonprofits, universities and corporations mentioned the overtime rule more than any other topic in their second-quarter disclosures. Other significant topics were apprenticeships and workforce training, joint employment, tribal-owned businesses, work flexibility and right-to-work legislation.
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Why you should use video for recruitment
Video is an effective recruitment tool because it gives your job posting a higher ranking on Google search results, engages potential candidates and lets you get creative, writes Ira Wolfe.
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Benefits & Compensation
Companies offer wider variety of voluntary benefits
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Employee Benefit Adviser (8/15) 
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Path to Workforce
High-school grads trained as school IT specialists
National nonprofit Genesys Works has partnered with Chicago Public Schools to hire district graduates as IT specialists at schools. Participants receive training and a paid internship.
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