Talent
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Study: Just half of grads report finding meaningful work
Students, much like those already in the workforce, desire meaningful work and sometimes seek out employers with values that mirror their own.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019 -
Majority of hiring managers vie for recent grads
The Robert Half study cited enthusiasm to start a career and fresh perspectives as managers' top reasons for hiring new grads.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveUnderstanding talent's 'build or buy' conundrum
Each employer must decide which strategy works — and for many, strategies may differ between departments or even job titles.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019 -
Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders
HR, however, is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Talent market prompts better benefits — even for laid-off workers
Employer maintenance of online brand reputation may be a factor driving the trend, new survey results show.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019 -
Female leaders must be willing to take the path less traveled, report says
Sponsorship and mentoring are key steps on the path to the C-suite for many women in leadership roles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019 -
ADP: Gender, managerial pay gaps persist
Women comprise 47% of the workforce and earn on average $25 an hour, while men make up 53% and earn an average $32, the report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019 -
Report: Half of job postings target only 39 roles
Recruiters looking to fill those in-demand roles may need to streamline their practices and tap into new talent pools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • April 18, 2019 -
Study: Remote work has little effect on the gender pay gap
Notably, however, men who work remotely have greater earning potential than men who never work remotely.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 17, 2019 -
Study: H-1B denial rates are up by a wide margin
Microsoft's denial rate for initial employment, for example, was 13% for FY 2019 — up from 1% in FY 2015.
By Lisa Burden • April 17, 2019 -
Automation complicates recruiting in the cybersecurity space, survey finds
Among U.S. respondents, 48% said that automation will require employers to increase the number of hires with advanced skills.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2019 -
New Monster campaign promises to fix 'broken' recruiting process
A bad candidate experience harms both job seekers and employers, and Monster's rebrand points to an industry that is beginning to respond.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow to manage talent during disruption
From layoffs to scandals, talent pros often are responsible for handling the fallout when disaster strikes.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Positive drug tests hit 14-year high in 2018
Employers' duties to abide by local laws and maintain a drug-free work environment may come into conflict, analysis from Quest Diagnostics shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019 -
$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering
"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.
By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019 -
Workers with disabilities bring economic value to communities
A new study highlights another reason why employers that value diversity may want to consider tapping into the population of workers with disabilities.
By Lisa Burden • April 16, 2019 -
'Service with a smile' linked to after-hours drinking, research shows
The link is stronger for impulsive workers who have one-time customer interactions — and for employees who don't have autonomy at work, a Penn State professor said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
CEO turnover up 22% over last year, report shows
Challenger, Gray & Christmas noted that economic uncertainty may be one reason companies have made changes to their C-suite.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it
Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Tech, consumer behavior drive major Q1 job cuts
The automotive sector led job cuts last month, but retail leads on the year with more than 46,000 losses.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 15, 2019 -
SponsoredIs your employer brand authentic?
Ahead of Indeed Interactive 2019 Indeed's US Marketing Director, Carmen Bryant, explains the importance of organizational authenticity.
By Carmen Bryant, Marketing Director, US • April 15, 2019 -
Opinion5 ways to flourish during low unemployment
Recruiters are acutely aware of the challenges involved with finding qualified candidates, writes Bill Neese, VP of talent acquisition at Paycor.
By Bill Neese • April 15, 2019 -
Intersectionality is key to workplace diversity, inclusion gains
As "double outsiders," women of color may feel the need to adjust their behavior to fit in, the study said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019 -
How recruiters can translate military speak and hire more veterans
Veterans can bring valuable skills that employers need, but some employers don't know how to attract these applicants in the first place.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2019 -
Grads flock to jobs in arts, social services over finance
An Indeed report notes that the tight labor market may empower recent grads to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019
