Talent: Page 131


  • Despite global concerns, tech employers want to expand internationally

    Talent acquisition remains a top priority — and hurdle — for employers looking abroad.

    By March 13, 2020
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    Study: Anonymized applications reduce gender bias

    While intentional bias and discrimination remain too common in U.S. workplaces, recruitment bias can occur unintentionally. 

    By Jennifer Carsen • March 12, 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
  • How 3 GM execs lead during times of change

    The industry trailblazers shared with HR Dive best practices for leadership, management, continual learning and diversity and inclusion.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 12, 2020
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    How GM Executive Director Marcos Purty creates a culture of visibility

    In his old position, he knew about 60% of his 2,500 plant workers by name, but "probably 80% of them knew my name, my wife's name, and my kids' names."

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 12, 2020
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    Watch the IT jobs report for coronavirus impact

    As the effects of the novel coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness are felt worldwide, experts are raising alarms about a potential recession and, with that, a dip in hiring.

    By Naomi Eide • March 12, 2020
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    GM Defense President David Albritton on leadership: 'As a team, we are going to win'

    Research has shown that game-changing leaders are heavily engaged in their companies' actual practices of talent management.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 12, 2020
  • PwC agrees to change recruiting practices, pay $11.6M to settle age bias claim

    The settlement would resolve allegations the employer engaged in discrimination by focusing efforts on college campuses and school job sites.

    By March 12, 2020
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    Walmart rolls out emergency leave after associate's positive COVID-19 test

    One of the nation's largest employers described the circumstances that will allow workers to take time off to preserve their health.

    By March 11, 2020
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    For GM Executive VP Gerald Johnson, leadership is about example

    Johnson, the highest-ranking Black male executive at General Motors, emphasized the importance of always being willing to learn.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 11, 2020
  • High-performing tech workers see pay increases while average wages stagnate

    HR, on the other hand, saw some of the smallest increases last year, a Payscale report reveals.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 11, 2020
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    Remote work may level playing field for workers with disabilities, chronic illness

    Permitting telework can also serve as a means to attract diverse talent, sources previously told HR Dive.

    By March 11, 2020
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    Coca-Cola will link executive pay to company employees

    One of the beverage giant's top 50 shareholders pushed for the change, saying top-level pay has soared while average wages have made minimal gains.

    By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2020
  • Microsoft will pay hourly workers during coronavirus shutdown

    The tech giant has called on other large employers to do the same.

    By Jennifer Carsen • March 10, 2020
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    Unilever announces gender parity among global managers

    The company brought global representation of women in management positions up from 38% in 2010, it said.

    By March 10, 2020
  • Leaders say gender equity is important, but less than 50% have multi-year strategy

    Despite the benefits of creating inclusive and equitable environments, there's a perception gap as to its importance.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 9, 2020
  • DHS: No additional H-2B visas 'until further notice'

    The agency cited economic circumstances as a reason for the move.

    By Updated April 3, 2020
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    5 tech tools powering remote work amid coronavirus outbreak

    As workers are told to work from home, have businesses equipped them with the necessary tools? 

    By Roberto Torres • March 9, 2020
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    Lululemon says its 100% gender pay equity continues

    The brand's promise to track its record and update those figures annually signals the issue is top-of-mind for company executives.

    By Cara Salpini • March 9, 2020
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    Hindsight is 2020: What leaders got right in 2010 — and what they missed

    Social media was mainly “for fun” and effects of the Great Recession lingered, but some predictions of how the workplace would evolve proved accurate.

    By Aman Kidwai • March 9, 2020
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    5 ways hiring will feel more, not less, human in 2030

    The distinctions between customer, candidate and employee will increasingly blur as employers focus on improving experiences, sources told HR Dive.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 9, 2020
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    Insights for L&D: The top 10 technical skills of 2020

    With large-scale technology disruption, organizations will need to respond in a transformational way. This means L&D teams will need to prioritize upskilling employees with the most cutting-edge skills.

    By Kelly Schwarze, Senior Technical Content Writer, Udemy for Business • March 9, 2020
  • 5 stories for HR leaders on Employee Appreciation Day

    There may not be a silver bullet for employee retention or the talent shortage, but for some, employee appreciation comes close.

    March 6, 2020
  • Can career-site chatbots boost application rates?

    Chatbots promise to bring personalization to the process, something that may improve hiring outcomes. ​

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2020
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    Kansas City area initiative trains more than 450 HR pros to attract top talent

    Talent acquisition and HR leaders at companies including Sprint, Hallmark and KPMG participated in TeamKC’s annual program.

    By Sheryl Estrada • March 5, 2020
  • Time-to-hire for tech roles can reach 45 days

    HackerRank, in releasing its findings, cautioned against high recruiter requisition loads.

    By Aman Kidwai • March 5, 2020