Reduced H1-B visa duration spurs lawsuit A lawsuit filed by trade group ITServe Alliance alleges that US Citizenship and Immigration Services lacks the authority to curtail the duration of H1-B visas. The group says federal law recommends a three-year duration, although a sponsoring employer can seek a shorter time frame. The Times of India (10/15)
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Recruiting & Retention
How to hire in an unfamiliar field Entrepreneurs often find themselves in the puzzling position of needing to hire someone in a field in which they have little experience. Several strategies can help in these situations, including assigning a small project or checking additional references, writes Amelia Friedman of Hatch Apps. Fast Company online (10/11)
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Video resumes, or "live resumes," let applicants tell personal stories and set themselves apart from candidates who look similar on paper, Gail Meneley and Rob Wallace write. Live resumes do not replace in-person interviews, but they help recruiting managers ask better questions and have a more productive, targeted discussion with candidates. Training magazine (10/12)
Benefits & Compensation
Workers want help choosing voluntary benefits Employees have more choices and are more willing to spend money on voluntary benefits, but they need help to know which ones are best, says Meredith Ryan-Reid of MetLife. Supplemental health benefits and tuition repayment are among products growing in popularity, she says. InsuranceNewsNet Magazine online (10/12)
