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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Money problems keep workers from excelling, poll finds
To keep employees on board and productive, employers may need to come up with strategies to help workers with financial issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 18, 2020 -
The Body Shop to begin 'open hiring,' skipping background checks
Under the model, job openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis by any applicant who meets basic requirements.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Recruiters, software engineers most likely to jump ship
Recruiters may need to increase outreach to passive job-seekers — if they aren't being snapped up themselves.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Indeed debuts 'hiring events'
While the value and purpose of the job fair is under debate, technology could boost the format's relevance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2020 -
CEO turnover surged in January, says Challenger
Exits may be up but most organizations appear satisfied with their top leader, a report concluded.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Black workers in Washington, DC, are left behind, report says
The report found that black unemployment has not fully recovered to pre-recession levels.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Mexican, Canadian engineers avoid US due to living expenses, immigration policy
The news may come as no surprise to tech companies struggling to find talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Home Depot to hire, train 80K associates
The home improvement store touted its training program that can "help associates get up to speed quickly" to meet demand.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Job hopping on the rise since Great Recession, Indeed finds
When workers switch jobs, they generally relocate to a new industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2020 -
IT pros: Automation may take over jobs, but it won't replace the human touch
Some employers are turning to AI to fix talent gaps in cybersecurity — but adoption of such tools has had "mixed results," a Ponemon poll found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Employees say tech is making work easier, but some fear replacement
Many in a recent study also said robots won't make better workers than humans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Gallup: A third of college faculty feel respected at work
Those in higher education aren't the only ones feeling disrespected; 90% of workers in a previous poll reported being bullied in the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Workers are more productive when they keep it real
While authenticity at work can build trust among co-workers, some say HR may need to set limits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 11, 2020 -
4 lessons learned from PwC's wellness program
HR pros can improve retention by starting small — no vendors required.
By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Indeed: Create a culture of confidence to boost retention, productivity
To lead a culture shift, HR will need a clear plan and a commitment from leadership.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Screening social media? Devise a rating system, Penn State researchers say
The researchers found recruiters were likely to pass over candidates who, among other things, expressed strong views.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Workers have 'one foot out the door' without engagement, report says
Employers' prioritization of employee engagement and appreciation is pivotal to retaining talent, sources have said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 7, 2020 -
Employees' top office wishes are windows, quiet spaces
Should office design be part of employers' retention strategies?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2020 -
Hiring managers rank skills over degrees, report finds
In an era of talent shortages, this focus may drive HR leaders to include training and upskilling in their plans to build a dynamic workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2020 -
HackerRank: Hiring managers eye coding boot camp grads
The graduates make better equipped workers, survey respondents said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Etsy doubles its black, Latinx hire count
Organizations that prioritize diversity, inclusion and equity tend to do better financially, according to research.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 5, 2020 -
DuPont has a winning formula for employee retention, rankings show
As HR becomes a more strategic business function, practitioners tasked with reducing turnover must think beyond traditional employee value propositions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Gig work may open the door for those re-entering the workforce
Employers also have adopted "returnship" programs to target this untapped labor pool.
By Lisa Burden • Feb. 5, 2020
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