#ICYMI: Unemployment in the U.S. fell to 3.7 percent in September—the lowest since 1969, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The low jobless rate, down from 3.9 percent in August, is further evidence of a strong economy—employers added 134,000 new jobs in September, extending the longest continuous jobs expansion on record at 96 months. The continued gains run counter to economists’ expectations for a significant slowdown in hiring as the labor market tightens. https://goo.gl/Vg9kRW
Resume-Writing Essentials: Introduce Yourself with a Powerful Headline
When hiring managers spend only a few seconds reviewing each resume they receive, you have to make those seconds count by instantly communicating who you are and the value you bring to an organization. Accomplish that with resume headlines. https://goo.gl/5JY2xR
Try Harassment Audits as a Change Agent
Harassment audits—a combination of culture surveys, identification of harassment risk factors and recommended changes—can help employers weed out inappropriate conduct. https://goo.gl/NqHRgr
English-Only Policies in California Are Tough to Justify
California employers need to make sure they’re complying with strict new regulations governing English-only policies and national-origin discrimination. https://goo.gl/n5XZop