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Obama takes on corporate tax codes
Following up on proposals he made during the State of the Union address back in January, President Barack Obama plans to announce an overhaul of federal tax code in respect to U.S. corporations, CBS News reports.
Obama marks payroll tax cut extension as a major victory
President Barak Obama scored some significant political points back in December when he convinced quarreling Congressional Democrats and Republicans to pass a two-month extension of payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits for millions of Americans.
Congress finalizing deal over payroll tax cuts
It has been months in the making, but members of the bi-partisan Congressional committee have begun putting the final touches on a deal that will extend payroll tax cuts, unemployment benefits and Medicare coverage throughout the remainder of 2012, according to CBS News.
Further Republican concessions over unemployment benefits
Following news on Tuesday that Congressional Republicans agreed extend payroll tax cuts throughout the rest of the year, another shocking conservative turnaround could see unemployment benefits and Medicare payments pass as well, according to the Washington Times.
Tips for mentoring new employees
It may seem like most of your energy as a hiring manager is spent identifying and narrowing down applicants for premium entry level jobs at your company, but this is only half the battle.
Republicans agree to extend payroll tax cut
After weeks of back and forth negotiations between Congressional Democrats and Republicans working on the bi-partisan committee to extend payroll tax cuts, an agreement seems to have been reached.
Make-or-break questions every interviewer should ask
When it comes to recruiting college students and recent graduates for premium entry level jobs, hiring managers often have their work cut out for them.
Congress still undecided about how to pay for unemployment benefits
While President Barack Obama scored a major political victory last December by extending payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits for an additional two months, Congress is now hard-pressed to find funding for this initiative before benefits expire at the end of February.
Tips for transitioning interns to full-time employment
As a hiring manager, you may find it difficult to identify suitable candidates for premium entry level jobs out of the large pools of recent college graduates.
Congress reaches impasse over paying for payroll tax cuts
Two months after President Obama scored a victory by extending unemployment benefits and a payroll tax cut for many struggling Americans, Congress is now faced with the difficult task of deciding how to pay for this initiative.
U.S. hiring on the rise
Data in recent months has shown that U.S. unemployment rates have dropped to their lowest point in more than three years.
Using social media to recruit college graduates
In today’s digital world, an increasing number of employers are turning to social media for recruiting college students and recent graduates.
Specific tips for interviewing students and recent college graduates
For hiring managers used to interviewing experienced professionals, it can be somewhat jarring when recruiting college students and recent graduates.
Considerations to make when looking for great job candidates
Today’s job market is arguably one of the most difficult and competitive in America’s history.
Obama pushes for tax breaks on small businesses
Following a populist State of the Union address last week that called for additional tax incentives to keep U.S. industry strong, President Barack Obama has thrown further support behind small businesses.
