High-profile employers open to credentials over degrees, report finds

Amid technical skills gaps in the workforce during the coronavirus pandemic, bootcamp grads are finding work with Amazon, Facebook and others.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 24, 2021

4 ways employers can improve diverse hiring in this 'moment of true crisis'

The work goes beyond improving job ads, Fairygodboss webinar presenters noted. 

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 23, 2021

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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

'Ghosting' is on the rise — and employers share the blame, Indeed says

"Alarmingly, only 27% of employers say they haven't ghosted a job seeker in the past year," the company said.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 22, 2021

When a CEO with a big personality steps down, HR can prep the successor

The head of HR can be "front and center" in coaching an incoming CEO, according to an industry expert.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 22, 2021

Biden rescinds Trump-era industry apprenticeship program

The president's executive order also reinstated the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 19, 2021

Glassdoor breaks down ratings, salaries by employee demographics

The company said it expects employers will compare their own data against other companies and leverage data points to assist with DEI recruiting efforts.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 19, 2021

Spotify to let employees choose whether to work at home, an office or both

Hybrid work has been pushed to the forefront of the HR conversation in 2021, but the concept's use differs from firm to firm.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 18, 2021

Black, Latina women disproportionately lack remote work options, report says

Job losses for women also outpaced job losses for men in industries hit hardest by the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 17, 2021

Business leaders say they'll focus on individual, societal well-being in 2021

Trends in hiring, benefits and compensation indicate an "accelerating" strategic shift among employers, according to Mercer.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 17, 2021

Robert Half: Coronavirus lengthens time-to-hire

The survey results appear to conflict with earlier research, which suggested the pandemic sped up the recruiting process.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 17, 2021

HR's top 2021 priority is to be a strategic adviser to leadership, report says

The pandemic-driven movement to digital forms of work is a key reason for the shift, according to The Hackett Group.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 16, 2021

Employers aren't engaging workers one-on-one, survey says

While the coronavirus pandemic may have disrupted recruiters' 2020 plans, it highlighted the importance of strong communication.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 11, 2021

A focus on 'skill adjacencies' may help fill in-demand roles, Gartner says

HR leaders can look to one part of the company to fill open positions in another "seemingly unrelated" area, according to Gartner.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 11, 2021

Start with inclusion, and diversity will follow

Diversity and inclusion aren't the same thing, Sandy Cross, chief people officer of PGA of America, writes.

By Sandy Cross • Feb. 10, 2021

US companies report an 'overwhelming' talent pool in 2021

But certain specialties, including technology roles, remain a challenge despite the availability of talent, said recruiting platform iCIMS.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2021

Industry trends could spark millennial, Gen Z interest in manufacturing, report says

An industry nonprofit called employee development programs a "must-have perk" for employers seeking to improve talent pipelines.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2021

Amazon launches mechanics, robotics apprenticeship program

The new skill sets may result in an increase in hourly wages by almost 40%, Amazon estimated.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 9, 2021

Dems' bill would invest $15B in workforce support and training

The bill is intended to support workers displaced by the economic downturn prompted by the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody , Katie Clarey • Feb. 8, 2021

Lowe's awards additional bonuses to frontline employees

The company is planning to hire thousands of seasonal workers while maintaining a focus training in tech.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 5, 2021

Pilot training program launches in NYC to level opportunities in the tech field

Per Scholas and Goodwill plan to build bridges for underrepresented individuals to obtain tech jobs.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 5, 2021

Gender-neutral job ads are best, but few use them, report says

As more employers take stock of their diversity and inclusion efforts, companies are reexamining processes often taken for granted.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 4, 2021

IBM adds AI-powered tools to support return-to-work operations

The pandemic has transformed trends in office design that may have once pointed in the direction of less formal, open formats.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2021

Tech workers form new union on heels of Kickstarter organization

While they make up a small share of the nation's labor force, unions have shown up in headlines with some frequency at the start of 2021.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 2, 2021

HR leaders may overlook their own burnout in efforts to support employees

2020 may have been one of the most stressful years on record for HR — but a change in approach could keep pros on track, according to Arianna Huffington.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 2, 2021

IBM pushes Biden administration to rethink skills training

The tech company has been a vocal supporter of employer-led training efforts and "new pathways" to careers.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 2, 2021