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On the Job
AI Makes Job Interviews Faster, But Compliance Harder
Companies are starting to use AI as a way to speed up the interview process and to weed through a long list of candidates. In August, the state of Illinois pushed forward and passed the first U.S. law that regulates the use of AI to analyze video interviews with job applicants. This type of AI is used to help analyze qualities like body language or facial expression and this programming could set the tone for similar laws to be created. While some find this to be a great new way to conduct a rigorous process, others fear this could have broader legal implications outside of what’s likely to be a patchwork of similar state laws. Some businesses and their legal representatives are hesitant to embrace this technology. Are you interested in learning more about AI job interviews and why companies might be resistant toward using this type of technology? Learn more in this law.com article!
Goodbye Email, Hello Brave New World
Emails are becoming a thing of the past as more clients ditch email for chat and text tools. Lawyers and their firms are being forced to navigate risks of using short responses instead of paragraphs. This leaves firms wondering, can we keep up with the times?
A Few Tips on How to Succeed as an Associate
Fresh out of law school, young associates are trying to find their footing at a new firm. Not to mention, they are also trying to find ways to stand out. Taking steps to make yourself indispensable is a way an associate can ensure that partners will never want them to leave.
Unfettered Employee Tracking May Be Approaching Its Twilight
Times are changing in the state of California. After a one-year moratorium, a new bill known as the California Consumer Protection Act will enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents.
Is It Bad to Renege on a Job Offer Acceptance?
In the world of business, there may come a time when an employee wants to move on from their current position to either advance in their career or experience something new.
High Demand, Low Security: Legal Tech Consolidations Create Fluid Job Market
Legal tech companies have been busy this year. These types of companies have been acquiring competitors and raising significant funding, and as they have been forming mergers, employees at all levels wait impatiently to see if they will get the ax.
The Coffee “Dateâ€
Like the dating scene, the job interview process may start with a rendezvous for coffee at a local café. Although the meeting is held in an informal setting, don’t forget that the rules of interviewing apply. You still must prepare, dress appropriately, and sell yourself. Presenting your case in a public place presents some challenges, however.
Should I Pipe Up About My Dysfunctional Work Environment in a Job Interview?
Leaving a toxic work environment is never easy. Whether you have been with the company for years or you enjoy who you work with, there comes a time where you must sum up the courage to move on. Now that this decision has been made, it is time for interviews. However, one major question arises before you start the interview process: should I pipe up about my dysfunctional work environment?
Legal Sector Enjoys Employment Rebound in Latest Jobs Report
The legal industry this year had its best success since adding 4,100 jobs in August, according to the latest U.S. jobs report. The industry rebounded in November after gaining a paltry 300 jobs and losing 900 jobs prior to that. The law workforce has added 2,900 positions this year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ November jobs report. Currently in the legal arena there are 1,151,900 people employed.