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Talent Acquisition

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a proposed final rule banning most new noncompete clauses in employment contracts—a sweeping rule affecting millions of workers.

While the FTC’s new rule banning noncompete agreements faces legal challenges, workplace experts say employers should prepare for the rule by reviewing existing agreements, exploring alternatives and focusing on retention efforts, which have taken on added importance.

At the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2024, leading talent acquisition experts discussed the necessity for recruiters to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment, emphasizing the importance of innovation, employer branding, and skills-based hiring.

HR should create a succession plan that is aligned with the organization, gain buy-in from the executive team and identify possible successors, said a global HR executive speaking at SHRM’s Talent 2024 conference.

Industry veteran Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP, picked apart several closely held and oft-repeated beliefs about recruiting in the closing Main Stage session of the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2024.

U.S. employers added 303,000 new jobs in March, exceeding economists’ forecast by over 100,000, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job gains were reported in health care, government and construction.

Part-time work has risen—uncover potential causes and what this labor shift means for your business.

Talent Conference 2024

SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2024

The traditional practices of talent management are no longer sufficient in today's fast-paced and dynamic job market. It's time to unlock insights into the needs or motivations of today’s applicant pools to revolutionize your approach and adopt new data-driven practices that will create a thriving and adaptable workforce.

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