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Exempt vs Non Exempt Employee - That's the $921 Question

April 7, 2016

In 2004, the US Department of Labor updated the standard salary level for "exempt" employees -- those who did not have to be paid time and a half for overtime hours in excess of 40 hours per week. At...
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Leveraging Big Data to Make Better Staffing Decisions

April 6, 2016

If your hiring process hasn’t been updated in years, you’re wasting time and money every time you fill an open position. An applicant tracking system allow you to gather pertinent information that...
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5 Tips to Scale Your Recruiting Plan

March 29, 2016

When your business is growing at a rapid pace, it’s both an extremely exciting and incredibly stressful time. Most employers dream of having an overabundance of work, but great teams aren’t built...
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4 Ways to Attract Top IT Talent

March 29, 2016

The market for top IT talent is highly competitive. It's essential to be proactive and make yourself attractive to top candidates. What steps can you take in the coming year to beat the competition...
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3 Reasons to Increase a Job’s Salary When Hiring

March 29, 2016

Will Bumping up Employee Compensation Allow You to Hire Higher-Caliber Talent? It’s always discouraging to post an open position at your company and receive a lukewarm response. If you’re not getting...
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Interview Red Flags: Which Are Real Knock-Out Factors?

February 11, 2016

How quickly times change! Just a few short years ago, companies had to wade through dozens of resumes from candidates scrambling to find any job in a tight economy. Today, the same hiring managers...
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