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5 Must-Have Social Media Channels for the Recruiting Marketing Mix

The Web is continually impacting marketing strategies and tactics, and let’s face it – a significant part of recruiting is marketing. The latest buzz is around using social media, or Web 2.0, to help recruit top talent. With the onset of social media, marketing departments can no longer control the message. Power is shifting to the end user. Individuals can influence the perception of a brand and buying decisions of their online friends through such online media as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs.

14 Regulatory Acts Every HR Professional Should Know

You've got a lot of regulatory agencies watching you! Are you on top of what you need to report to keep each one happy? Here are some you should be aware of: Affordable Care Act (ACA)The employer mandate is a penalty that will be incurred by employers with more than 50 employees that do not offer health insurance to their full-time workers. This provision was included as a disincentive for employers considering dropping their current insurance plans once the insurance exchanges began operating as an alternative source of insurance. Proponents of the reform law wanted to address the parts of the [...]