Talent
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Deep Dive'Let it break:' How HR can stop putting out fires and think strategically
HR can propel a business into the future, but how do you get the CEO's ear, and what do you say once you have it?
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 13, 2019 -
ManpowerGroup: Positive outlook for hiring continues in Q4
Organizations will likely need to optimize their talent strategies to hire in this tight talent market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Women land nearly half of chief marketing officer spots
A report from Russell Reynolds Associates reveals a level of gender parity that remains rare in other positions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks
One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019 -
The skills gap grew by 12% last year, survey says
Though some experts question the origin of the skills gap, businesses do appear to feel the impact of a talent shortage.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Report: Trade war, tariffs to blame for August job cuts
The tech industry reported the highest number of cuts last month.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Universe shifts, millennials now ask Gen Z for tech help
Gen Z exudes technology confidence, which may lead them to give first priority to employers that allow them to try new tech and take their suggestions.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Talent leaders, job seekers don't see eye to eye on candidate experience
With positions to fill in a market short on talent, employers may need to give the hiring process a second look.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Less than half of small businesses plan to hike hiring in next 12 months
Small businesses may be able to improve their pitch by, among other things, leveraging their unique cultures.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Study: Women are widely underrepresented in STEM research institutions
Gender parity won't occur on its own, research has shown. Organizations will need to prioritize diversity and inclusion efforts to address this issue.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Amazon to fill 30K positions at 6 career day events across US
Some have called the company a leader in funding hourly employees' training and development.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2019 -
UPS plans to hire 100K temporary employees for peak season
The 100,000 figure is the same as last year, however, UPS is increasing the minimum wage it will offer to potentially compete for talent in a tight market.
By Morgan Forde • Sept. 11, 2019 -
BLS: Job growth will be slower in the 2018-2028 decade
Healthcare positions are the most in-demand jobs and are among the fastest growing predicted for the time period.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2019 -
MIT researchers say improving skills not enough to face automation
Technology's impact may be unpredictable, but experts have been clear in stating that L&D professionals need to emphasize basic digital literacy efforts.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Professor: Diversity policies fall short due to conflicting goals, lack of management
Organizations investing time, effort and resources into diversity and inclusion initiatives should be prepared to measure the outcomes of their strategies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
IBM: Millions of workers need training, but less than half of employers have resources to do so
HR professionals may have no choice but to invest in training if they want to move their organizations forward.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
When workers are told to be creative, it can put them at risk, university study says
The assertion that creative expression opens workers up to admonishment adds a new dimension to the current need for ingenuity at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Deep DiveCould there be unintended consequences to putting off retirement?
Mandatory retirement policies are mostly illegal in the U.S., but their disappearance concerns some who worry about future generations.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Starbucks to roll out 'enhanced' EAP among other mental health initiatives
That Starbucks aims to boost its mental health offerings is noteworthy, especially as the issue takes on importance in healthcare discussions globally.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 09, 2019 -
US gains 130K jobs in August, unemployment holds at 3.7%
August job growth was the lowest since May, fueling concerns about a broader hiring slowdown and a possible economic downturn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Pay a top consideration for many recent job hoppers
Whatever the cause of today's candidate-driven market, it's clear most employees are not willing to stay on a job if they could be happier elsewhere.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 09, 2019 -
As talent acquisition gets harder, employers seek third-party help
Outsourced recruiting isn't a new concept, but current hiring challenges have made it a popular solution for many employers, the report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Employee value proposition myths threaten employer branding
All organizations have an internal brand. Some, however, do not cultivate it consciously, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 06, 2019 -
TD Bank launches re-entry program for financial professionals returning from career breaks
Returnship programs are trending, with a common mission to get people with breaks in their careers up to speed professionally.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Technologists show up at the negotiating table knowing they're in demand
To make sure offer letters get signed, employers can try proactive, faster and more granular salary assessments.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 06, 2019
