Amazon to launch 1-day Prime, but union has concerns

"If Amazon plans to effectively double the speed, it must also address existing workforce needs and ensure its workers are safe," a retail union president said.

By Morgan Fecto • April 30, 2019

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announces 6 months of paid parental leave

The company will also introduce other benefits, one of which allows employees to leave work early once a month for their health, volunteering or development.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2019

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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

Startup raises $1.7M to advance face, voice recognition recruiting tech

VCV said the technology is an example of "robo-recruitment" that can eliminate bias in hiring, but employers must be aware of AI's weaknesses, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2019

Thank you, no: How etiquette requirements obstruct the talent pipeline

Without clear-cut hiring procedures and criteria for applicants, talent pros assess candidates using arbitrary markers of politeness or professionalism.  

By Morgan Fecto • April 30, 2019

New parents need more time than they think before returning to work

The ideal return-to-work situation for 90% of parents was the ability to work remotely from home, Flexjobs found. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019

How talent leaders can prepare for AI integration

Whether bots will be physically present in the workplace or exist as quiet virtual partners, HR will need to make sure AI and humans work well together.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 29, 2019

Hourly wages inch up as job growth plateaus, signaling potential economic slowdown

A thin talent market may be a primary reason for wage increases, but many employers still have concerns about the economy at large, ADP said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019

Google announces website for employee complaints, more harassment-related changes

The announcement comes not long after employees accused the tech giant of retaliating against them for organizing efforts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019

Bank of America hires 4.7K workers from low- to middle-income communities

The bank said it expects to surpass its 2018 commitment to hire 10,000 workers from this group during a five-year period.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019

Arizona to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses

The law will grant licenses in the same discipline applied for and at the same practice level as those issued in another state to new residents.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2019

WeWork supports 680K jobs globally, company estimates

A majority of the organization's enterprise members said they chose WeWork because of its location.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2019

Survey: Family-friendly benefits are on the rise

Slightly less than one-third of employers with 500 or more employees offer some type of fertility benefit, for example.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 25, 2019

Facebook partners with HR tech firms to augment its job-posting platform

Job seekers' applications on Facebook will be sent directly to the partnered tools so the experience for both sides is largely seamless, the company said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019

McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers

The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019

LGBTQ execs less likely to say employers prioritize D&I in recruiting

Among LGBTQ executives in a recent survey, 45% said diverse talent left their organization because of a lack of inclusion or engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019

New study highlights why employers still need human operators

Phone menus are increasingly common, according to a Clutch study, but most people want to talk to a human. Talent strategies may need to account for that.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 24, 2019

Standard performance management is 'failing' workers

A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019

42% say mentorship programs don't meet expectations

Men are more likely than women to say their employers provide enough or more than enough mentorship opportunities at work, the study found. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019

Hiring dipped in consumer goods, retail in 2018

The shifts are particularly noteworthy because both industries have struggled with recruiting and retention efforts of late.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

70 Million Jobs pivots to staffing agency model for formerly incarcerated

Previously a job board for those with criminal backgrounds, the firm said the move would allow it to better leverage its "position of control."

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

Most employees would grade their jobs a B-

Respondents to a Kforce survey noted poor communication and a lack of transparency as reasons for the sub-par grade.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019

'Right of first refusal' has wide worker support, report claims

Support of such an arrangement, which would give workers the chance to buy ownership stakes in their workplaces, crossed generational lines, too. 

By Morgan Fecto • April 23, 2019

Study: Just half of grads report finding meaningful work

Much like those already in the workforce, students desire meaningful work and sometimes seek out employers with values that mirror their own.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019

Majority of hiring managers vie for recent grads

The Robert Half study cited enthusiasm to start a career and fresh perspectives as managers' top reasons for hiring new grads.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019

Understanding talent's 'build or buy' conundrum

Each employer must decide which strategy works — and for many, strategies may differ between departments or even job titles.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019