As the government’s crackdown on illegal immigrants continues, E-Verify could prove to be an employer’s best friend. E-Verify is the federal database that allows employers to check information from employees’ I-9s against data stored by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security…

Why do some candidates look so great on paper but bomb when they are actually placed in a position? Many times it comes down to that elusive buzz phrase: “cultural fit.” Cultural fit means different things to different companies, but it…

It looks like the I-9 form may be staying the same for at least a little while. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)recently announced that no changes will be made to the current form as it issues a final rule adopting the interim rule that modified…

Recruiters who want to get into contracting often ask us how they can get contracting job orders. Some recruiters we work with say the best way to start is to simply ask current direct-hire clients if they need contractors. They may be surprised to learn…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)began accepting petitions for H-1B visas on April 1 for fiscal year 2012, but there has not been the usual flood of petitions. According to the Workforce Managementarticle,“Demand for H-1B Visas Off to Slower Start,” only 5,900 petitions that…

For many recruiters, the telephone headset is their best friend, especially considering how much they’re on the phone during a given day.  With that in mind, we decided to conduct a survey of recruiters across the country and ask them…