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A new survey reports that, 1 in 3 hiring managers will disregard resumes without a vaccine status. Sixty-three percent of hiring managers also say they prefer candidates that list their vaccination status on their resumes. Seventy-seven percent of hiring managers at companies with a mandatory vaccination policy prefer if applicants include their vaccination status on […]

The Supporting Older Workers Act, has been introduced with the intent of improving the employment, economic success and the well-being of America’s older workers. The legislation would strengthen the workforce development system for older workers and reduce current barriers in the labor market by improving career counseling and training opportunities, creating a grant program to

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the recent awards of $195.7 million in grant funding to states and territories, and the District of Columbia to help them detect and combat fraud in their unemployment insurance programs. “Amid the pandemic, temporary federal unemployment insurance programs sustained millions of Americans forced into unemployment through no fault of

Although plenty of careers require their workers to have a college degree or years of special training, that’s not the case for every line of work. A new study finds Americans can actually apply for many high-paying jobs which require little to no work experience at the start. A report by The Interview Guys finds recreation and

Most of us grow up aspiring to have an exciting career be it an astronaut, police officer, doctor, or professional athlete. But how many actually go on to fulfill those early dreams? The answer may surprise you. Nearly half of adults say they’re living out their childhood fantasies — working in their “dream jobs” from

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the establishment of the Office of Unemployment Insurance Modernization to provide strategic leadership as the department works with state agencies and federal partners to modernize and reform the unemployment insurance system. The new unit will develop and support implementation of the strategic vision outlined in the UI modernization plans announced

Employees say that the number one workplace feature they’ll be searching for post-COVID is the ability to continue working remotely when they please. That’s according to a new study of 2,000 Americans who are still working from home during the pandemic. More than two in five (48%) say a company’s policy on remote work is now their

The International Association of Workforce Professionals will host a virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) conference on January 13-14, 2022 The goal of the conference is to help, employers, HR and workforce development professionals design and implement quality DEI practices. In preparation for the conference we’re seeking workshop speakers and panelists for group presentations.  This

As a rise in variants spurs new uncertainties around the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the globe are tasked with developing a long-term plan and work model, whether in-person, remote or hybrid, that meets the needs of employees and the business. Amid this transition, Entrust, set out to uncover what is needed to secure the world’s

A new report, shows that attracting talent tops the list of challenges impacting HR professionals as they adapt to the evolving workplace shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report provides that the power of simplicity for increasingly complex workplaces, shows that 61 percent of the 1,000 HR leaders surveyed consider recruiting talent their most difficult