An immigration-focused corporate counsel describes a rising trend of foreign entrepreneurs forming U.S. companies specifically to self-sponsor employment visas, as traditional employment-based green card routes remain backlogged. The counsel explains that USCIS requires documented proof of an 'employer-employee relationship,' meaning a board or other body—not the founder alone—must hold real authority to hire, supervise and evaluate them.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-15
A new analysis argues that candidate experience — including salary transparency, realistic job descriptions and consistent updates — has become a core part of employer branding. Companies with weak hiring communication pay at least 10% more per hire, and negative candidate experiences increasingly surface publicly through Glassdoor reviews and social media posts rather than word-of-mouth alone.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-11
A growing number of American workers are turning down promotions when the new role threatens their work-life balance or other personal priorities. Employers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to respond when high performers refuse to move up, since forcing advancement can backfire for both sides.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-27
A new analysis argues that hiring technology has borrowed the mechanics of dating apps, complete with ghosting after initial contact, paid premium tiers for better visibility, and a culture of settling until something better appears. The result, according to the report, is that both job seekers and employers increasingly treat each other as disposable rather than building genuine matches.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-26