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    Between 28% and 46% of private-sector workers are subject to noncompetes

    Employers may want to consider their target workforce when deciding whether the agreements are worth the hassle and legal risks.

    By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Forrester: Employees should have a right to ignore email, IMs

    "The modern workplace is a waking nightmare for any employee trying to focus on important work," the report said.

    By Dec. 16, 2019
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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
  • Unmet culture expectations make federal workers a flight risk, survey says

    Culture should be treated as a business imperative, experts say — but this could present an opportunity for private companies looking for talent.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Gartner: Employers spending less to poach talent

    The report also found that just one-third of U.S. workers said they were actively job-hunting in the third quarter, a decline from the average 40%.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2019
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    AI specialist tops LinkedIn's emerging jobs list in 8 countries

    Tech's dominance among emerging jobs is no surprise, as even non-tech companies are looking to hire those with AI and data-related expertise.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2019
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    When Goldman Sachs removed 'aggressive' from job ads, more women applied

    The move speaks to why more employers are paying close attention to word choice.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2019
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    Gen Z likes social media, but they don't want to hear from recruiters there

    Experts caution talent pros against age-based stereotyping, but candidates' perceptions of recruiting processes matter.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2019
  • Study: Conditions like arthritis, back pain cost employers the most

    Expected increases in healthcare costs are driving employers to look for creative solutions to manage care and expenses.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2019
  • Inappropriate interview questions are a deal breaker, job seekers say

    Unrealistic skill requirements and misrepresentation of job tasks also drive applicants away, a survey revealed.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2019
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    USCIS: 2021 H-1B visa filing season to require electronic registration

    Employers who rely on the H-1B visa program to fill certain high-skill roles have reported a number of challenges in recent years.

    By Dec. 12, 2019
  • IT hiring will be interim and project-based in 2020

    Savvy employers are shifting their hiring strategies to adapt to talent shortages, according to a Robert Half official.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2019
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    Survey: Black professionals in corporate America face the most bias

    This experience is not something white workers appear to recognize, a study found.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2019
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    Microsoft to replace talent apps with LinkedIn products

    System integrations aim to make talent acquisition more efficient and allow HR greater access to big data for analyses.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2019
  • Employees really do leave bad bosses, research shows

    Research suggests that leadership qualities can be taught — and that managers are interested in such development opportunities.​

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2019
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    Gaming at work? A new method of employee training

    Gamification can be just the thing to boost employee engagement. Try incorporating it into recruiting, onboarding and employee participation.

    Dec. 11, 2019
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    Starbucks announces 'simplified' dress code

    "We believe the Starbucks Experience is best delivered when partners can bring their whole selves to work," the company said in a statement emailed to HR Dive.

    By Riia O'Donnell , Dec. 10, 2019
  • Candidates say recruitment process quality matters when weighing offers

    In a candidate-driven job market, recruiters might see conflict between what their companies can deliver and what job seekers expect.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2019
  • Brookings: Highly skilled, highly paid workers most affected by AI

    Experts continue to debate the impact of AI, but most research seems to indicate a mixed bag of outcomes for workers.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 9, 2019
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    Breaking down the monthly BLS job report

    The “great waiting game” continues for both employees and employers, one ManpowerGroup executive said.

    By Nami Sumida • Updated March 8, 2021
  • Candidates don't want to use AI apps during the screening process

    The percentage of workers uncomfortable with the use of AI for interviewing is on the rise, research shows.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2019
  • Execs say culture is key but fail to hold stakeholders accountable

    A strong, deliberate culture requires substantial effort from leaders, experts say.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2019
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    Employee Initiative of the Year: Trilogy Education Services

    To prepare employees for massive job change, training efforts will need successful models from which to build. That's where Trilogy stood out in 2019.

    By Dec. 9, 2019
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    Employer Brand of the Year: Southwest Airlines

    Southwest is routinely lauded for its strong employer brand, driven in part by its approach to employee training and benefits.

    By Dec. 9, 2019
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    Small business owners are optimistic about 2020, but some still struggle to fill positions

    Small business owners overall expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months, according to the survey from CNBC and SurveyMonkey.

    By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 6, 2019
  • Skill deficits affect workers of all skill levels, managers say

    Many discussions of the skills gap center on positions that demand advanced skills, but shortages exist across all categories of workers.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2019