Is Unlimited Paid Time Off Worth It?
While unlimited paid time off (PTO) is offered by less than 5 percent of U.S. employers, it seems you can’t throw a dart in Austin and other Texas technology hubs without... read more
Hire Fast or Hire Slow?
The old adage “hire slow, fire fast” has been used for decades now. However, in competitive job markets like the current one, following suit may be ill-advised—at least... read more
Affordable Care Act for Employers: 5 Actions to Take Right Now
If your company has more than 50 employees and you’ve been putting off doing anything about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer requirements mandate, you’re not alone.... read more
5 Ways Top Job Candidates Slip Through the Cracks
Hiring managers: Did you hear? The pressure is on. Since the start of 2014, Texas employers have added nearly 350,000 new jobs, according to the Austin Business Journal. That’s... read more
How Negative Reviews Affect Recruiting
These days “gossip around the water cooler” can take place in a very public way: online. Unhappy customers and employees are taking to the Internet in masses to complain,... read more
HR Practices Revisited: Are You Within Your Rights?
Policies, procedures and HR practices. It seems as soon as you have them written in stone, the story changes. Depending on your organization’s size you may have 30 or more... read more
Write a Winning Job Description
We all know that resume mistakes can make or break a job seeker’s chances. A clean, easy-to-read format with clearly stated objectives and a touch of personality are key elements.... read more
8 Compelling Reasons to Spring Clean Your Workplace
You know what they say, cleanliness is next to godliness. It’s great for your soul and your staff’s morale. Spring is a great time to cut the clutter and seek out these... read more
10 Ways Tech Is Automating the Workforce
An Oxford University study found that nearly half of all U.S. jobs could be done by computers. Even non-routine, white-collar tasks like providing medical diagnoses and doing... read more