Career mobility is a relatively new concept in the business world, and it is becoming increasingly important to understand as organizations learn to maximize their employees’ potential. It is the process of enabling an employee to move up within their company or to transition between roles and departments, allowing them to develop and grow in […]

Back to Basics: Diving into the U.S. Department of Labor As a Human Resources professional, it is essential to be aware of and adhere to the laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). According to the DOL’s website, the purpose of the agency is “to foster, promote and develop the welfare […]

An employer wanting to record an interview, deleting unread LinkedIn messages, and understanding how internal candidates have a better chance of getting the job are all commonly asked questions by job applicants that can have a huge impact on the outcome of the process. In this blog post, I will answer these questions and provide […]

AI Has the Potential to Advance Skills-First Hiring The movement towards skills-first hiring is gaining momentum, and for good reason. Rather than relying on traditional requirements such as college degrees and prior job duties, employers are now looking more closely at an applicant’s hard and soft skills in order to make hiring decisions. This shift […]

Updates to Employment Agreements in Maryland and Virginia As employers in Maryland and Virginia are increasingly aware, laws affecting noncompete, confidentiality, nondisclosure, and nondisparagement provisions in employment agreements have been changing rapidly in recent years. In this post, we will cover the latest developments in both states, providing HR professionals with an overview of what […]