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

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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

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

Employer hiring expectations at 12-year record high entering 2019

Among industries measured by ManpowerGroup, transportation and utilities have the highest forecasted hiring growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2018

EEOC official: 'Qualification standards' could lead to ADA violations

Employers need to be certain qualification standards are actually reflective of whether a candidate can perform essential functions, according to a recent webinar.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2018

Most millennials are satisfied with their jobs, but not their career paths

Without a sense of where they are headed career-wise, employees will consider looking elsewhere for opportunities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018

Job growth slowed in November; unemployment remains at 49-year low

Business created 155,000 new jobs last month but, despite consistent growth, the news may signal a slowdown in the coming months.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 10, 2018

Hilton tops Best Workplaces for Diversity list

Great Place to Work considered the work experiences of women, people of color, LGBTQ workers, individuals with disabilities and those 54 years of age and older.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018

Hiring challenges remain as hourly earnings rose and job growth slowed in November

Employers can expect hiring challenges to continue, however, since the labor market remains employee-driven.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Upwork teams with Microsoft for freelance staffing platform

Enterprise partnerships between tech companies are emerging as employers search for innovative solutions to new market problems.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Nearly one-third of candidates have encountered employers offering student loan benefits

The student-loan debt crisis may be an opportunity for employers with the means to attack the problem.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018

Recruiting in 2018: Analytics, diversity — and a few surprises

This was supposed to be the year of diversity hiring, predictive analytics, overhauled job listings and the gig economy. Those predictions largely came to fruition, but so did a few sleepers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018

Jiffy Lube hit with class action over no-poach agreement

The company prohibited franchise owners from hiring each other's employees, which likely suppressed wages, the lead plaintiff argued.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018

Employees are content, but still looking for new opportunities

Even the happiest of employees will hear the siren calls of a potential pay raise in today's tight market, an Addison Group report said.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018

Study: Many plan to job hunt after less than a year on the job

Companies can attract and retain talent with the right mix of branding and benefits, according to one firm.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2018

Hire by Google expands 'candidate discovery'

The new functionality, in testing since March, helps recruiters match previously unsuccessful candidates with other opportunities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2018

52% of tech employees say their workplace is toxic, study shows

When the majority of employees pipe up about workplace toxicity, employers may want to listen.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2018

One-third of applicants would decline the perfect job over poor culture fit

A healthy corporate culture engages employees, creates a strong brand and promotes inclusion, experts have said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2018

Tulsa, Oklahoma, program will pay remote workers, entrepreneurs $10K to relocate

Offering remote workers an incentive to move may become a trend among some U.S. localities.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2018

Money remains top priority for job seekers, Monster says

Survey respondents also said they job hunt in order to get out of a career rut.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2018

How to recruit in a global talent market

Expanding your reach across borders can be a good move — if you know what to look for.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2018

LinkedIn tightens access to email addresses

LinkedIn told TechCrunch that the change "gives our members control over who can download their email address via a data export."

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2018

Women disappearing from the talent pipeline, research shows

Organizations that value diversity and the advancement of women in their ranks must rid the workplace of outmoded systems and mindsets that block their progress, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2018

Trending in perks: Pawternity, egg freezing and wedding leave

Employers, however, must ensure that benefits are chosen based on employee interest.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2018

One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers

Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018