Talent: Page 163


  • 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
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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
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 , Dec. 13, 2018
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    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