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Labor costs are the largest expense that businesses have. Hiring the right people for the right jobs reduces business expenses. The overhead that goes with providing salary and benefits to employees can be especially taxing for small or new businesses. Whether or not a business is small or new, all businesses benefit from having good hiring practices.

Visit the Competency Model Clearinghouse - CareerOneStop
Provides industry a means to publicize their emerging skill needs and allows the workforce investment system, businesses, and educators to assess information and resources to meet the emerging skill demands in the U.S. workplace.

Create Customized Job Descriptions - America's Career InfoNet
Use this tool to to build a meaningful, customized job description. You will be prompted to select an occupation and details such as tasks, work activities, work context, skills and knowledge, and tools and technology from O*NET.

Hire the Right People

  • Human Resources Practices - Society for Human Resource Management
    Find out the latest in human resources news.
  • Review Hiring Guidelines - America's Career InfoNet
    Explore resources that provide employer guidance about finding and hiring qualified employees.
  • Interviewing and the Hiring Process - FindLaw
    Find information on key elements and legalities of interviewing and hiring employees.
  •  Recruiting - Inc.com
    Read articles and advice on recruiting the best employees available for your hiring needs.
  • Promoting Employer Practices That Increase Retention and Advancement - Welfare Information Network
    Employer programs and policies play a critical role in job retention and advancement. This Issue Note provides guidance to states and localities on recognizing employer best practices, partnering with employers and agencies, targeting employers, and funding availability.
  • Identify Job Banks - America's Career InfoNet
    Locate Internet job banks to look for and find qualified employees.

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