Hiring is up, with a particular demand for political skills

LinkedIn's October Workforce Report shows that hiring remains strong and that employers, particularly in the tech industry, are looking for workers with a background in politics.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017

IBM shifts focus from degrees to skills-based hiring

Big Blue's new hiring initiative is part of a larger trend industry-wide to bring on candidates with necessary skills from a wider applicant pool.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017

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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

7 overlooked talent pools to consider in 2018

Smart recruiters are turning to untapped sources of talent ripe for the picking that can yield committed, long-term hires.  

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017

LGBTQ workers' unemployment rate may be 3x the national average

A recent survey reveals that applicants and employees may still face discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2017

Arizona state agencies 'ban the box'

In addition to limiting questions about applicants' criminal history, Arizona's governor struck a deal with the state's department of corrections and Uber to provide workers with transportation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Nov. 8, 2017

Employers are unnecessarily limiting applicant pools with college degree requirements

New research from Harvard Business School shows that for many middle-skills jobs, employers expect four-year degrees. But those expectations may have to change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017

How to mentor or sponsor women — without sending the wrong message

Women often lack the same kind of advocates in the workplace that men have. Fixing the problem requires deliberate, focused steps on the employer's part.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017

When CSR focuses on youth mentoring, everybody benefits

Employers can do more to nurture youth — both personally and professionally, EY's mentoring program manager writes.

By Carolina Dominguez • Nov. 7, 2017

Feds, contractors top Monster's list of best companies for vets

Ahead of Veterans Day, Monster highlighted employers that excel in recruiting, hiring and retaining vets.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017

Workers at 'simple' organizations champion their employers

Less bureaucracy and good communication can help with engagement and retention, a recent study says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017

HR tech may have helped job numbers rebound

Employers are increasingly turning to tools like predictive analytics to fill jobs, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017

Employers continue to ask questions about age, marital status in job interviews

Despite federal guidance and case law showing that such questions can serve as evidence of discrimination, many applicants are still asked such off-limits inquiries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017

Wages inch up as small business growth slows slightly

With wage increases nearing 3% and inflation hovering in the 2% range, job seekers are in a strong position.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

Auto plant pays $21.6M for refusing to hire union workers

But the settlement doesn't require the plant to hire the workers, as other recent agreements have.

By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

How recruiters can kick-start their 2018 planning

Before the bustle of open enrollment, take time to outline next year’s hiring needs.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

Whole Foods to add 6K workers during national US hiring day

It's an interesting move given the grocer's recent acquisition by Amazon, which held a similar event in August.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

Hiring in the age of salary history bans

As state and local governments enact laws that prohibit employers from requesting applicants' salary information, recruiting and hiring initiatives will have to undergo some changes.

By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

'Going digital' is straining talent pools even further

Companies from various industries cite digital talent shortages as a serious recruitment challenge.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017

Diversity and inclusion index reveals importance of education, transparency

Highlights from the index show that 100% of the top Inclusion Index companies provide education on implicit bias.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017

Study reveals going pay rates of freelancers in nearly every industry

Freelancers can be found for just about any business-critical task, including legal and finance, meaning employers need to be ready to hire and pay appropriately.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017

Maryland drops 15% of new Uber, Lyft drivers for failing background checks

In the age of the gig or contingent worker, background checks will likely become even more important — and scrutinized.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017

Walmart tests robots that stock shelves, free up workers

The retail giant's CTO told Reuters the robots are 50% more efficient than humans in performing some tasks.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017

Facebook tests resume feature

"Work histories" could allow the social media giant to compete with other sites like Monster and LinkedIn.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017

110 CHROs urge lawmakers to preserve DACA

In a letter, officials from ADP, Target, The Cheesecake Factory and other companies told policymakers of the importance of immigrants to the job market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017

Snapchat lays off recruiting staff, announces hiring cutbacks

It's been a rough few months for the social media company since its IPO in March.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 26, 2017