Nonprofit launches campaign to attract young talent to Western New York

As companies in all industries find they need young tech talent, more cities have stepped up to attract that demographic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 2019

Most Fortune 100 career sites fail to meet accessibility standards

Employers that overlook accessibility guidelines increase their risk for liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 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

Both workers and employers see a need for upskilling

At the same time, preparations for workplace technological shifts are generally lacking.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 2019

Study: HR organizations can do more with less when outfitted with automation

Many HR professionals have begun to automate the recruiting process, but recent research has revealed that not everyone is comfortable with this change.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 30, 2019

Economic uncertainty has employees planning to stay put

The specter of a possible downturn also has workers putting in more "discretionary effort," a Gartner study noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 30, 2019

Workers regret not taking more initiative in their careers, survey finds

Soliciting employee feedback can help HR departments create a culture of listening and turn potential regrets into opportunities for growth. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 27, 2019

Duke research suggests bias against job applicants with military service

Despite federal nondiscrimination protections, employers prefer applicants without military experience for jobs requiring social-emotional abilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2019

Slow network speeds frustrate mobile workers the most

With more employees working remotely, HR will need to see that connectivity and outmoded systems don't hinder workers' satisfaction and productivity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2019

Case study: Frito-Lay whets students' appetites for manufacturing jobs

Thanks to the apprenticeship program, the company has brought a number of young workers on board for highly skilled positions.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 27, 2019

1 in 4 companies are converting employee positions to contingent jobs, study says

As employers consider how contractors factor into their talent strategies, they will need to take into account the legislation surrounding worker classification.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2019

As employers boost some benefits, usage gaps remain

A Bank of America report outlines a lack of employee awareness and understanding of certain benefits, including financial wellness. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 26, 2019

Alexa, find me a job: McDonald's creates voice application tool

A bad candidate experience can undo the most meticulously planned hiring efforts, so employers are working to meet candidates where they are.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2019

LinkedIn launches an ATS, rebuilds its mobile app for recruiters

It's the latest in a series of updates announced by the company as it moves toward enhancing the hiring process on its ecosystem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Sept. 26, 2019

Walmart to offer employees low-cost education opportunities in healthcare

Companies that create a culture of learning may help close the skills gap and address talent shortages while providing workers with career paths.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2019

Beyond pay, employees would change how their workplaces communicate

There's no simple answer, however. Some workers want to communicate via traditional business software; others prefer email or Slack.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2019

Vimeo enters recruiting market with tool for sourcing video talent

Organizations are using video as a tool to differentiate themselves in the competition for talent, and online platforms are catching on. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2019

Younger workers agree work policies should not regulate political talk on their social media

Organizations may want to grapple with the questions this study posed of work and politics, especially as the 2020 presidential election draws near.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 24, 2019

PacSun pays $85K to settle claim it wouldn't hire applicant who used a wheelchair

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from using certain criteria that may screen out applicants with disabilities.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 26, 2019

Employees are more likely to quit thanks to an 'alarming' increase in burnout

HR leaders are making some progress in improving culture, according to a report, but workplace problems remain.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2019

IT candidates' work experiences hold greatest weight for hirers

Recruiters recognize that a resume is not a complete picture of a candidate, but many still look to practical experience to assess fit, a study found. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2019

2019 holiday seasonal hiring means bigger paychecks, data shows

Employers expect the tight labor market with record-low unemployment to push up wages, according to Wonolo and previous research.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 23, 2019

Without flexible work options, both women and men are more likely to leave

Flexible work is becoming the norm and companies that don't offer it may face an extra hurdle when competing for talent, a study has affirmed. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 23, 2019

CDOs who align D&I with business goals report more acceptances from candidates

However, making the D&I business case clear to top decision makers continues to be a hurdle for some chief diversity offers. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2019

LinkedIn introduces assessment tool to test job seekers' skills

According to LinkedIn research, 77% of managers said that "it's hard to know" which skills candidates actually have without some sort of assessment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2019

Amazon primes the candidate pipeline with career day blitz

While the event brought people in from an array of specialties, Amazon was not hiring on the spot. 

By Naomi Eide • Sept. 20, 2019