Talent

Suit alleges Starbucks youth recruitment program was 'blatant' age discrimination

Employers' recruiting efforts have recently come under scrutiny for alleged bias.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 6, 2021

Four reasons companies build distributed workforces by hiring remote talent

Nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies worldwide to go remote, the new normal has become just that—normal.

Dec. 6, 2021

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Top trends in recruiting

The recruiting process saw massive disruption last year as problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic necessitated creative solutions.

By HR Dive staff

Study: Teens make up nearly a quarter of limited-service restaurant workforce

The restaurant industry employs proportionally more teenagers, age 18 and younger, than it did in 2019, according to Black Box Intelligence data. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 2, 2021

Can Kraft Heinz cut the mustard on D&I goals?

Kraft Heinz's 2025 diversity and belonging aspirations include gender parity, proportional racial representation and a culture where all employees "truly feel included." 

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 1, 2021

Pandemic-driven employee surveillance may hurt retention, EU report says

Monitoring "is something which needs to be done with judgement, care and skill," researchers noted.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 1, 2021

Alabama Amazon workers to re-do union vote

The NLRB's most recent decision marks a win for the union and the workers who organized to join it.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 30, 2021

US, Swiss governments partner to expand apprenticeships

Employers across the U.S., particularly those with international roots, have tapped hard into apprenticeships as a way to find workers in a tough market.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 30, 2021

Group interviews need structure, clear-cut criteria

Recruiters must juggle many candidates in group interviews, but the efficiency payoff can be worth it.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 29, 2021

Prof who predicted 'Great Resignation' says innovative flexibility is next

Flexibility is more than a discussion about remote versus in-office work, Anthony Klotz told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 24, 2021

Mask mandates 'most important' COVID-19 measure in worker survey

"When remote work is simply not an option, safety must be priority number one," the Randstad report said. "Companies that don't understand this will struggle to hire and retain talent."

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 24, 2021

Kellogg reaches tentative agreement with striking workers

The agreement includes a defined path to legacy wages and benefits for transitional employees as well as improved benefits overall, according to the announcement.

By Chris Casey • Updated Dec. 2, 2021

The 'I' in BIPOC: 4 tips for recruiting Indigenous talent

Native American folks are frequently left out of diversity and inclusion initiatives, but HR pros can remedy that.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 23, 2021

HR pros are doing 'heroic things' — and they're in high demand

HR job postings on Indeed are up 87% since the beginning of the pandemic. It's just one sign of the significance of the industry's current moment, practitioners told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 23, 2021

Workers doubt employers' commitments to closing pay gaps

Pay equity has come into the spotlight in recent years, prompting more organizations to say they conduct pay parity reviews.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 23, 2021

5 ways to improve the virtual applicant experience

As employers adopt more virtual-first hiring practices, it is important to think about how to deliver thoughtful candidate experiences, writes Indeed's senior vice president and GM of enterprise.

By Maggie Hulce • Nov. 22, 2021

US tech salaries down slightly, but the market favors candidates

A 1.1% decrease in average salaries comes down to demand, as companies need to hire junior candidates to fill senior roles. 

By Brian Eastwood • Nov. 22, 2021

How the EEO-1's binary gender options make HR's job more difficult

An HR pro's call to action shows how nonbinary people are misgendered in the name of compliance.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 21, 2021

COVID-safe holiday office parties don't have to be boring

'Tis the season to make some hard decisions.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 19, 2021

Mental health at work: How to turn awareness into action

Business leaders have an obligation to prioritize mental health, writes Yahoo's head of global business partnering, talent and people operations.

By Lisa Moore • Nov. 19, 2021

Driver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment

Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2021

Labor complaint against NCAA sets stage for fight over college athlete unionization

An advocacy group says the NCAA interferes with labor laws and student-athletes' union rights.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 18, 2021

WSJ: Activision Blizzard CEO knew about sexual misconduct claims

The ongoing company saga has shaken the industry, illustrating how HR can sanction bad behaviors.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2021

What do employees say would reduce burnout? Less work

"Both employers and employees are near the breaking point," according to Eagle Hill Consulting's CEO.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2021

4 in 10 managers let employees pick their own hours, study finds

While flexibility at work is increasing, workers remain stressed.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 16, 2021

Certified IT employees deliver $10K more in yearly business value: report

More than nine in 10 tech workers possess at least one IT certification, according to a report from Skillsoft.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 16, 2021