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Recruitment & Retention

A year after mass layoffs, former federal employees are helping each other find work

Alumni groups are supporting laid off workers and those that have remained in government jobs.


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Recruitment & Retention

Legislative lowdown: US Chamber of Commerce seeks to block Trump’s $100,000 visa fee

Startups are among the employers that are expected to have a harder time recruiting foreign-born talent if the policy stands.


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Recruitment & Retention

World of HR: China introduces new work visa to lure foreign tech talent

The country recently launched its K-visa program to attract more top talent from abroad, although many are not convinced the program will be effective.


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Recruitment & Retention

To nab top AI talent, companies are pricing roles against a new set of competitors

Companies have long relied on peer groups to help inform their hiring strategy, but their competitors are evolving as the war for AI talent continues.


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Recruitment & Retention

World of HR: China limits travel for public employees

Workers at all levels have handed over their passports to the government and must get approval before traveling overseas.


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Recruitment & Retention

Companies hiring globally are turning more often to gig workers

Global employment platform Oyster reported a 46% increase in new contractors between 2023 and 2024.


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Recruitment & Retention

The hottest skills right now include technical AI prowess and those related to employee growth

New research from Upwork reveals businesses are turning to freelancers to meet the moment.

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