A top White House official said 'we need more immigrants.' What does that mean to employers?

Employer stakeholders said they were "heartened" by acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's comments, but remain skeptical of the administration's approach.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2020

LinkedIn: Upskilling, reskilling revolution on the horizon

More than a third of learning and development professionals expect their budgets to grow year over year, according to the report. 

By Sheryl Estrada • March 3, 2020

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Software, data and IT roles dominate Indeed's best jobs list

The fast-paced evolution of technology is expected to put more pressure on an already strained talent market.

By Roberto Torres • March 3, 2020

ManpowerGroup: US talent shortages have tripled in 10 years

"Now is the time for employers to differentiate themselves and think differently about what they offer," Becky Frankiewicz said of the results.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2020

Candidates more likely to accept a job offer after a difficult interview process

The positive implications of difficult interviews include the caliber of future peers, a sense of accomplishment and high expectations, a report said.

By Aman Kidwai • March 2, 2020

Working women are 'engine of this economy' but struggle to make ends meet

The rising cost of childcare, inaccessible leave policies and pay disparities add up, experts said at a recent Washington Post Live forum.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 2, 2020

Employers expanding paid leave benefits — 'whether they like it or not'

Assuming legal mandates are satisfied, employers can design offerings as they see fit, including leave for bereavement, domestic abuse and volunteering.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 28, 2020

How Johnson & Johnson fills its procurement talent pipeline

The Procurement Leadership Development Program has so far trained 119 employees and helped J&J fill roles when the talent pool is small. 

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 28, 2020

Workers with disabilities 'left behind' as workforce diversity increases, UNH study shows

Employers' failure to prioritize individuals with disabilities in diversity and inclusion strategies may be contributing to the problem, some say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2020

Clutch: Some recruiters regret relying on interviews

With recruiting so competitive in this tight talent market, talent acquisition strategy takes on extreme importance. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2020

Gen Z seeks cognitive diversity at work

For some, diversity and inclusion is a broad idea, encompassing things like lifestyle, culture and political thinking.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2020

Latino directors launch tool to track representation on Fortune 1000 boards

The tracker showed that 25% of F1000 companies have at least one Latino person on their boards, LCDA said in a statement.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 24, 2020

Competitive pay encourages innovation, researchers find

Employers are examining ways to foster creativity, the most in-demand soft skill of 2020, according to a recent LinkedIn report.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 24, 2020

Employees say mediocre co-workers hold them back

The results of a Yoh poll show why quality of hire matters even in a tough market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2020

Workers say they're underutilized and uninformed

Ninety percent of workers in a Starmind survey said they want more opportunities to share their knowledge and expertise.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2020

Cousins sub shop fights turnover by treating employees like family

"It's tough out there," for food-service employers, one exec admits, yet the chain thrives in part by being intentional about giving thanks.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2020

Manager feedback may determine whether employees work cooperatively

Depending on how it's delivered, feedback also has the potential to push workers to compete with each other.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 21, 2020

Major work stoppages have spiked in recent years

2019 brought the most major work stoppages the U.S. has seen in a decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 20, 2020

Employers find retention tool in foreign assignments, report reveals

As employers compete in a tight talent market, many are betting on benefits as a differentiator.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2020

Intelligent automation can deliver 200% ROI — and may not decrease headcount

As the employee experience remains a top priority for HR, automation will require greater investment in talent, studies have said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2020

Lawmakers call out big banks for lack of leadership diversity

"There is no shortage of diverse people and businesses for banks to hire and promote," one congressman said — only a shortage of leaders "with the will to make it happen."

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 20, 2020

Most HR pros say cover letters are still relevant

Cover letters help hiring pros assess applicants' career objectives and reasons for a job change, among other things, a ResumeLab survey found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2020

'They outperformed everyone': How training can transform an incarcerated workforce

The benefits of Televerde's program may extend to many parties, including its clients​, program participants, their children and even the state.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 18, 2020

Relaxing academic requirements, upskilling could open the door for STEM talent

Aside from recruiting hurdles, workers also struggle to develop STEM skills due to a lack of opportunity.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2020

Most hiring managers don't care that applicants lie, study says

"There are most likely people in your organization ... who would knowingly offer a job to someone who lied on their resume or during the interview," Checkster's CEO said of the survey findings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 18, 2020