From the DOL and OFLC PERM and H-1B December 6, 2016 Stakeholder meeting minutes Question from AILA: BALCA has now issued a decision – Smartzip Analytics, 2016-PER-00695 (November 9, 2016) – on the H.14 unquantified experience denials that have been the subject of several recent Stakeholder meetings. The decision is based upon the fact that neither the form instructions nor any FAQ or other guidance tells employers how to list skill requirements in H.14 where the employer does not require a specific amount of experience in those skills. As this is a 2016 case, it is evident that BALCA went to the additional step of deciding the case out of FIFO order to address this issue and provide legal guidance. We believe that this indicates that BALCA wants to settle the broader legal issue raised, and very likely indicates that any future decisions on this issue will be decided the same..

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As  and automated restaurants increasingly pop up in the news, anxiety around automation seems to be at an all-time high. And in the past year, there has been a cause for concern, as reports of machinery replacing manual positions in transportation and manufacturing have surfaced. But amidst the panic, it’s important to note that research has shown that automation causing is unlikely. In fact, technology has historically led to in job creation. Given the “growing reach of , cheap data storage and innovations in machine learning,” , “2017 looks to be the year when these big advances in automation will start changing the daily work of more Americans.” Changing, however, doesn’t necessarily mean replacing. Technological advancements often lead to an increase in productivity, so human jobs are made easier. Case in point, business software is yielding greater results with less effort on the parts of the professionals that use it. , for..

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The 2008 recession sent automakers reeling, and it redefined the industry in ways that are still unfolding. is in the middle of its reinvention: The company in 2014 enacted a six-year, multibillion-dollar turnaround plan. In America the execution of that new vision falls to Lex Kerssemakers, who became CEO of Volvo North America in January 2015. The 30-year Volvo veteran credits his leadership views with a particular mix of his native Dutch determinedness and the flexibility of his new home country. “I’m European, and we are quick to put people in a box: Once you are a lawyer, you’re a lawyer for life. It makes us inflexible,” he says. Americans, by contrast, are practical about change – even welcoming of it – and adapt well to being placed on a new path. That’s key to life at Volvo, Kerssemakers says. In a wide-ranging discussion at Volvo America’s New Jersey-based headquarters, he..

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Once upon a time, positions like and could only be found in the offices of the tech titans like , and . Fast forward to today, companies of every industry and size are hiring for these highly technical roles, even in more traditional organizations. It’s a change that’s been happening bit by bit over the years, but , according to Glassdoor Chief Economist Andrew Chamberlain. As awareness around how advanced technology can drive business value goes mainstream, every company is transitioning to become a tech company in some way. Healthcare companies bring in and data scientists to make sense of the massive amount of data coming out of medical trials and treatments. Financial companies hire developers to build and secure their data. And retail companies like are building full-blown research facilities complete with machine learning experts to increase automation. [Related: ] For workers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and..

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If you’re considering quitting your job, you’re not alone. A recent  polled 4,505 U.S. job seekers and found 76 percent of full-time employees are open to new career options. We take a lot of things into consideration when thinking about leaving — pay increase, opportunity for growth, new leadership — but the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Hindsight is always the clearest, especially when making the tough decision of leaving a job. It’s important to move on and grow in your career, but sometimes new opportunities aren’t as appealing as they sound, and after quitting my favorite job, I found this out the hard way. Working from the ground up. I was an account executive at a tiny PR firm. When I first came on board as an assistant account coordinator, it was just me and the founder. I grew with the firm, and when I left, there were..

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Salary transparency was all the rage in 2016. Celebrities like and Jennifer Lawrence got candid about the in Hollywood. Companies like SumAll are leading a of all sizes to now make salaries public knowledge. Plus, Glassdoor launched , a free, personalized salary estimate based on today’s job market. So with all of this transparency, the nosey Nancy in us wants to know: whose salary would you want to know? New research from finds that the majority of Americans want to know how much money their boss makes. Glassdoor’s Salary Transparency Insights Survey*, conducted online by Harris Poll and surveying more than 2,033 American adults aged 18+, reveals some surprising results. When told to imagine they live in a world where there is complete salary transparency and that they would be able to know how much everyone makes (i.e., their pay, their salary), the top three people whose salary/pay Americans would be most curious about are:..

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They may live unbelievable lives filled with red carpets, A-list treatment and experiences many of us can only dream of, but when it comes down to it, celebrities actually do offer a lot of relatable .  After all, things like climbing the professional ladder, making tough decisions and striving to be our best selves are universal experiences. With that in mind, we unearthed a few celeb words of wisdom that every job seeker can benefit from hearing. 1. Emmy Rossum, Emma Stone encourage women to fight for equal pay 2016 was a gangbuster year for influential women standing up to the . Although Emma Stone admitted she was “lucky enough to have to my male costars,” she used her position of power to speak up for the average woman by pronouncing that “we should all be treated fairly and ” in her . Emmy Rossum, on the other hand, took action..

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You made it to the end of the year. Congrats! Through 60-minute , 2-month , 6 revisions of a presentation, and umpteen , you are closing out another successful work year. No matter the ups and downs, you accomplished some of your goals and for 2017. As you push through to the 2016 finish line, here’s a look back at some of the memes that were inevitably sent to you via Facebook, Slack or G-Chat by hilarious coworkers. Laugh out loud at the best office memes of 2016.   Source: Glass Door

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With only a few days before Christmas,  you’ve received several holiday greetings from colleagues, clients, and friends, reminding you that you have failed to send a season’s greetings email. Uh oh! Before heading out for the holidays, spend an hour crafting a lovely holiday card to email to business contacts. Trust us, it’s the courteous and the professional thing to do. Strengthening outside of the traditional times (i.e. meetings, negotiations, or business transactions) is an excellent way to and show colleagues how much you care. Here are 5 last-minute holiday e-cards to send some well-wishes before a productive and successful 2017! 1. , $18    2. , from $6   3. , from $6   4. , $6     5., from $6 Source: Glass Door