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HR Dive | February 11, 2020

New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced Jan. 31 a new $2 million grant opportunity for organizations in the state that create "degree apprenticeship" programs. A degree apprenticeship program allows apprentices to earn credits toward an associate's, bachelor or graduate degree either while participating in a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeship Program or following the completion of such a program, according to NJDOL. The...

HR Dive | January 13, 2020

Creativity was the most in-demand soft skill for applicants last year, and it has retained its place heading into 2020, according to a Jan. 9 LinkedIn Learning report. "Organizations need people who can creatively approach problems and tasks across all business roles, from software engineering to HR," the company said. Persuasion, collaboration, adaptability and emotional intelligence rounded out the top five. LinkedIn noted that emotional intelligence — defined as the ability to...

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WorkWell Prevention and Care | October 07, 2021

WorkWell, the experts in preventing and treating sprains, strains, and back pain, announced significant enhancements to its Workplace Safety Hiring Services that support the hiring demands of our changing workforce. New capabilities and usability features boost an organization's ability to make an informed hiring decision to ensure your employment candidates can safely do the job. Enhancements include more flexibility in creating and accessing functional job descriptions and post-offer emplo...

The Next Web | March 17, 2020

Amazon is raising wages and opening 100,000 new positions across the US to ensure its delivery network can withstand the coronavirus pandemic. A press release notes both full-time and part-time positions will be made available to meet unprecedented seasonal labor needs in its fulfilment centers Getting a priority item to your doorstep is vital as communities practice social-distancing, particularly for the elderly and others with underlying health issues,” said Amazon. The ecommerce giant ...