Employees want rewards accessible online and immediately

Such incentives can be a key way to build brand loyalty — an increasingly important aspect of HR and employee engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2018

The best tech workplaces noted for inclusivity, respect for individuality

Absent from the list are some of the biggest names in the industry — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, among others.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 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

Looking for a blockchain professional? Suddenly, so is everyone else

Upwork, a freelancing firm, posted 2,200 blockchain-related job openings in the fourth quarter of last year. It had 96 such posts a year ago.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018

76% of HR leaders say their onboarding processes go underutilized

Respondents to a Kronos study were more likely to focus on administrative details, like new hire paperwork, than strategic development and training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018

NC State researchers find causal link between diversity and innovation

A diverse workforce can better develop innovative products and services, according to their study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2018

ATD: Mentoring programs boost retention, engagement rates

The organization recommends employers start with a pilot program to test formal mentoring in their workplaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018

California turns to PSAs to attract new teachers

The campaign focuses on the rewards of the career, a potentially effective recruiting approach in light of employees' demands for meaningful work.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

Recruiters are moving on from the traditional interview

Instead, video interviews, job auditions and even virtual reality assessments are gathering momentum, a new report by LinkedIn says.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

iCIMS acquires TextRecruit, pointing to mobile's power in recruitment tech

As companies shift their processes to meet demands of the applicant pool, texting seems a natural progression.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

In the hunt for soft skills, employers look to personality tests

Experience and credentials are critical to performance, but many employers have determined that they're not the only arbiters of success.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

USCIS 'not considering' change to H-1B extensions

Still, the uncertainty of the program's direction is forcing some companies to review their business model in case of significant changes.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2018

Report: DOL's characterization of e-commerce may exaggerate retail industry job losses

Government agencies like DOL haven't altered their analysis to account for online retailers like Amazon, an economic strategist told The Wall Street Journal.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

High turnover, low unemployment are impeding hiring plans

Employers are looking to hire both full-time and contingent workers in 2018, a CareerBuilder survey shows, but they'll have several hurdles to overcome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

Aspen Institute initiative seeks to address cybersecurity job training

The think tank has formed a panel to develop solutions for the industry, which has openings in the tens of thousands.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 9, 2018

Kronos: Expect emerging tech, data and accessibility to take off in 2018

Efforts to improve engagement haven't yielded much improvement, Kronos says, but connecting the problem to other business challenges might help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018

DOL scraps 6-factor unpaid intern test

Employers may have more leeway to use unpaid interns under the agency's new "primary beneficiary" test.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 8, 2018

Austin, San Francisco and DC have the worst skills gaps

LinkedIn's latest Emerging Jobs Report also found that the fastest-growing roles require skills like data mining, sales and business development and relationship management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

The burgeoning gig economy gets a boost — from the new tax bill

By now, it's beyond clear that the growing contingent workforce can't be ignored by company leadership.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

US gained 148K jobs last month, but growth was slower than expected

Employers may still struggle to fill jobs in 2018, as job growth dipped in December and unemployment remains low.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

Study: Old hiring strategies no longer work for most employers

Thanks to the skills shortage, CFOs are turning to improved development programs and better branding.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018

New Jersey expands its 'ban the box' law

Three new laws are aimed to help those "overcoming incarceration or the disease of addiction, young offenders, and all who have earned and deserve it."

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Medical workers allege Duke, UNC maintained illegal non-poaching agreements

An anti-trust lawsuit claims the two university health systems colluded to not hire each other's employees. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Small business job growth slowed in 2017, even as wages increased

Employers in the hospitality and leisure industry faced a particularly steep decline, according to a new year-end analysis.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Prepping for the H-1B hiring cycle: New administration, new rules

Changes to the visa program are impacting employers trying to tap international talent, and businesses need to prepare now.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Cloud, statistical analysis experience top LinkedIn's most in-demand 'hard skills'

Analysts also reported a demand for soft skills such as leadership, collaboration and time management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018