How experiential recruitment can land better hires

For companies without household name status, the path to acquiring hard-to-get talent may be to hire smarter.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2020

Monster: Would-be candidates are staying put due to economic anxiety

A survey also confirmed that salary remains the chief motivation in making a job change, followed by time off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020

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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

Global talent shortage has nearly doubled in the past decade

Businesses in many countries report more difficulty attracting talent now than in 2018, a ManpowerGroup report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020

Gartner: HR is struggling to develop future leaders

Senior staff vacancies can create gaps in leadership functions that organizations can't afford.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Jan. 21, 2020

Citi shows progress on closing pay gaps

To further remedy its pay gap, the company said it will use data to create increased accountability for representation goals among managers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 21, 2020

Pinterest exceeds set hiring goals, but needs 'laser focus' on leadership diversity

Diversity and inclusion data from tech companies has shown that women and professionals of color are much less likely to hold leadership positions.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 21, 2020

LinkedIn: Leaders must hone soft skills for future of work

To make this a reality, managerial training may need a revamp.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 21, 2020

Skill mismatches amount to a 'hidden tax'

Skills are becoming obsolete at an increasingly fast rate, according to Boston Consulting Group. So what can employers do?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020

More than a third of people admit to lying on resumes

Up and coming recruitment technology may encourage applicants to embellish their qualifications.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2020

Indeed to support up to 2 skills assessments in job ads

Recruiters are focusing on skills over more traditional resume signals in an era of low unemployment and big talent shortages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2020

Want workers to stay? Promote them, survey says

Internal career opportunities go a long way in keeping turnover rates low, research has shown. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2020

Employees are most likely to quit in January; here are 4 ways to convince them to stay

Retention is about striking the right balance of challenging work, support, development and, of course, pay, writes Peakon's Kasper Hulthin.

By Kasper Hulthin • Jan. 16, 2020

How the NFL scouted its new chief people officer

The league needed someone to spearhead diversity efforts, who "has done well with strong and accomplished personalities," a source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 16, 2020

Tips on employee retention: 3 things every business should know

With professional expectations changing, how can organizations keep employees happy, engaged, and primed for success?

Jan. 16, 2020

Corporate recruiters score highest in job satisfaction, Glassdoor reports

With a median base salary of more than $65,000 and ample job opportunities, "corporate recruiter" is one of the company's top jobs for 2020.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Jan. 15, 2020

Tech sector hiring in December hits second lowest total in 2019

IT jobs remain difficult to fill for many employers, even as openings decline.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 15, 2020

Recognition boosts women's desire to lead, study shows

Employers can develop more women leaders by applauding their quantifiable achievements, the study author noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 15, 2020

3 steps to improve parity through sponsorships

Sponsorship programs can advance employers' diversity goals, but L&D pros must play a key role in their administration.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 14, 2020

Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival

Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020

LinkedIn: How smaller cities elevate hiring rates as one-industry wonders

As certain localities become hiring hot spots, relocation may be a factor for employers and job seekers to consider.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

'Creativity' most in-demand soft skill for 2020, LinkedIn says

Employers say they're struggling to find applicants with the necessary technical skills, which has put soft skills into the spotlight.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 13, 2020

Survey: 1 in 5 candidates says an interviewer has flirted with them

Employers may run afoul of nondiscrimination laws if hiring managers aren't careful with interview inquiries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 13, 2020

Women make gains in top film jobs, but Hollywood is far from gender parity

As this problem comes to the forefront across industries, employers of all types are eyeing fixes.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 10, 2020

Managers who care too much risk seeming unengaged

Insensitive management can have negative consequences, but managers who help workers with personal issues can create another set of problems.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 9, 2020