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

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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

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

Employers like web-savvy job seekers — unless they use Bitmojis

From connecting on social media to submitting online portfolios, candidates who know how to work the web win hiring managers' hearts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2020

How to write an effective LinkedIn recruitment InMail

Brad Wayland, chief strategy officer at BlueCotton, says too many talent pros don't understand what makes a message compelling — and it shows.

By Brad Wayland • Jan. 9, 2020

Study: Employers concerned about worker financial stability

Businesses are increasingly offering employee financial wellness programs, but use and knowledge gaps remain.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2020

Study: Chief people officers not ready to meet new workplace demands

The role of the HR leader as mostly recruiter, trainer and workplace "police" is changing on multiple fronts, but are leaders ready?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2020

5 talent trends to watch in 2020

The workforce now encompasses a large swath of employees, independent contractors and even robots, requiring a new approach.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 8, 2020

LinkedIn's ATS gets live interviewing

The addition comes with some AI features, a technology that seemingly has secured its place in recruiting.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2020

In a tough talent market, quality of hire is key

A bad hire can be expensive, but there are steps employers can take to avoid such mistakes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2020

Amazon workers say jobs in jeopardy for speaking out on climate change

The legality of disciplining a worker for publicly criticizing an employer has become more complicated in the age of social media.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 6, 2020

Delta to roll out new uniforms following Lands' End suit

The company seeks to update uniforms by 2021 after a class action alleging previous uniforms caused several illnesses for certain workers.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2020

Myers-Briggs: Introverts underrepresented in leadership roles

"It's important that leaders be able to represent their followers," the company said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 6, 2020

Retailers led job cuts in 2019

December job cuts were uncharacteristically down, however, thanks to a "wait and see" approach going into 2020, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 3, 2020

Talent shortages, recession concerns top CEOs' 2020 worries

Thanks to the tight labor market, recruiting has become a longer and more expensive process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2020

Lowe's to bring on 53K workers for spring with walk-in hiring events

Several household names are fighting to make hiring plans work in a tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2020

Diverse, inclusive companies have an advantage during recessions, study finds

The business case for diversity and inclusion argues that it's not only the right thing to do, but a source of competitive advantage. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 2, 2020

Twitter exceeds goal of 5% black US workforce, misses mark on Latinx, female representation

Tech companies —​ which have traditionally struggled with inclusion —​ are becoming more transparent in the quest to build diverse workforces.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 20, 2019