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Randstad, CISCO partner to attract military veterans to cybersecurity careers
Experts say military veterans are an under-tapped talent pool that could fill many of the jobs today's skills gap has left vacant.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Employers must 'go the extra mile' and negotiate more than salary, Robert Half says
Workers may be hesitant to negotiate, but recent data suggests more relaxed attitudes toward salary negotiations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019 -
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'My big aha moment': How one HR executive deals with layoff anxiety
Employees and employers alike need to prepare for inevitable change, says Kerry Field, SVP of HR and chief people officer at Harvey Building Products.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Study: Work-life balance is the most important part of a successful culture
Some experts say work-life balance is unrealistic, however, and that employers should work toward "synergy" instead.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Cybersecurity workforce must grow 145% to close talent gap
Most employers in a recent study reported a shortage of cybersecurity staff and for some, the lack of specialists was their top concern.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2019 -
Construction workers most likely to use cocaine, misuse opioids
More than any other group, construction workers are found to have the highest instance of drug use and misuse.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Outsourcing of HR functions has led to a fractured employee experience
Today's workplace demands a focus on people and won't accommodate silos, according to a report from Mercer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Managers may underestimate Gen Z's desire for face time
Members of the newest generation of workers have shown in research that they embrace tech proficiency, but not at the expense of human connection.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Nearly half of US workers plan to job hunt in the next year
Workers also are seeking to change careers and industries — but many are pessimistic about their chances.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2019 -
Employer's ban on sugary drink sales delivers sweet results
Employer food offerings can pose a significant obstacle to worker wellness, research shows.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 6, 2019 -
How Chevron chooses inclusion in an industry that struggles with diversity
"When everyone's in, everyone wins," Lee Jourdan, chief diversity officer at Chevron, told HR Dive in an interview.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Veterans are underemployed because employers don't understand their skills
Employers may "unintentionally funnel" veterans into certain positions, a new LinkedIn report says.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Employee experience is the 'magic key' to business performance, WTW says
This study adds to the ranks of research that confirm employee experience is not just a nice-to-have.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Opinion
Complex but not complicated: 3 ways to change the workforce for all women
C-suite leaders may have good intentions but employers need to back up those beliefs with action, writes Pamela Culpepper, co-founder of Have Her Back Consulting.
By Pamela Culpepper • Nov. 5, 2019 -
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Food service hiring leads job growth ahead of the holiday season
October's job gains were better than expected, CareerBuilder CEO Irina Novoselsky told HR Dive, despite a dip in manufacturing employment.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Temp gigs may outpace wider job growth through 2025
Supply chain-related jobs continue to dominate the list of fastest-growing temporary occupations, Emsi and TrueBlue said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Study: Employee engagement ticks up in the fall
The period beginning in October gives employers an opportunity to engage workers and align around year-end goals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Some men think workplace barriers women face are myths
Other studies noted that men may be at a loss as to how to help women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019 -
Clutch: Men more likely to believe they do more than others with the same title
Clutch attributed the difference in survey results between men and women to "broader workplace issues," including the motherhood penalty.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2019 -
CHROs have a growing influence on branding
The employee value proposition is key to a brand's overall success, a new report notes, but efforts must be authentic.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
To whom it may concern: Are cover letters obsolete?
Many employers no longer require cover letters, experts told HR Dive, but they may help recruiters identify candidates with strong potential.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2019 -
Forrester: In 2020, companies 'will stop apologizing' for their employee experiences
Employers are increasingly owning the characteristics that set them apart from the competition — even if that means being clear about who isn't a culture fit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Nov. 1, 2019 -
Salesforce, partners expect to drive creation of 4.2M jobs by 2024 — but are workers ready?
Despite the potential for growth and innovation, the tech talent gap continues to vex employers.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 31, 2019