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British army leans into Gen Z, millennial stereotypes in $600M recruiting campaign
Millennials and Gen Z are changing the way the workplace operates, and recruiters must know what it takes to attract and keep them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Proposed H-1B regs would require employers to pre-register
More changes to the visa system could mean another tumultuous year for employers looking to hire foreign workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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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December jobs report shows rising unemployment, unexpected job growth
The U.S. labor market ended the year with an additional 312,000 jobs and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Microsoft tops list of most 'just' employers
Top-rated companies also pay fewer environmental, safety and EEOC fines, according to JUST Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Q&A
CareerBuilder's CEO talks talent trends
As competition grows, employers are having to "be more aggressive" about offering perks and remote work, Irina Novoselsky said.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Staffing numbers held steady in Q3 2018
The U.S. staffing industry employed an average of 3.2 million temporary and contract workers weekly for the quarter.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Small businesses lag in using tech to improve candidate experience
Regardless of employee population size, employers can improve recruitment efforts by making them more personal.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Shop class is back, ready to tackle the construction skills gap
Immigration enforcement has left Texas' construction industry with a lack of skilled workers, and stakeholders are calling on schools to help.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Gen Zers are confident in their skills, unsure about work readiness
Employers can respond to Gen Z's concerns by offering internship opportunities and other on-the-job programs to help build their confidence.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Half of US CFOs lack a succession plan
In an environment where executive departures and shifts have become more common, the lack of a backup plan could be risky.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2019 -
30 employers join forces on marketing skill standards
The standards aim to give non-traditional marketing candidates a foot in the door at some of the biggest companies in the country.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Our 7 best recruiting stories of 2018
From interview basics to reference checks, talent acquisition professionals must be at the top of their games.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Is it time to take pointers from co-working's success?
As trendy, upscale co-working spaces spread to cities across the U.S., traditional companies are looking to mirror their hospitable vibe.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018 -
The Mom Project, focused on returning parents to work, raises more funds
Employers have turned their eyes toward parents as a potential source of underused talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018 -
Job seekers who don't negotiate salary cost themselves $750K
Failure to procure a $5,000 bump to a salary adds up to nearly $1 million over the length of a career.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018 -
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Math, economics top the fastest-growing remote jobs
Out-of-office positions in recent FlexJobs listings include actuarial analysts, economics faculty members and data scientists.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018 -
Apple could add 15K employees with new $1B Austin campus
The company announced last January that it would invest some $30 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018 -
'Ninja' sneaks up on competition in Indeed's Weird Job Titles 2018 report
"Genius" and "Superhero" job titles also proliferated in 2018, according to the online job board.
By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Construction, trade industries topped hiring on Monster in 2018
Recruiters can tailor hiring strategies based on when job hunters are most likely to conduct searches.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Where the skills gap hits hardest: Soft skills
Despite the rise of AI-related jobs, the largest gaps surround skills like leadership, communication and time management, a LinkedIn report shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Employers looking to adopt mobile-friendly solutions in recruiting
Candidate experience is also a growing concern for businesses, HireRight said, but many employers surveyed did not identify it as the most significant challenge.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Is your recruitment process sending the right culture message?
Candidates want a culture fit, so employers must ensure their recruitment process communicates what it's really like to work for them.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market
Policy changes and consolidation have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018 -
CSR is important for middle market employers, report finds
Employees, especially young ones, value a company's impact enough that it can become a recruiting tool.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Dec. 13, 2018 -
About 5% of workers in each US state work remotely
While only a fraction of workers in each state take advantage of this opportunity, research shows a growing demand for the perk.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018