Talent: Page 145


  • Women gaining increased presence on corporate boards

    The slight rise in gender diversity at the most significant levels of corporate involvement has been attributed, in part, to the #MeToo movement.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 19, 2019
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    Employer investments in tech are shifting hiring practices

    The talent gap is employers' biggest worry, but training could be the answer, the Deloitte report noted.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 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
  • Report outlines employment policies that create racial equity in the workplace

    As employers become more inclusive, they may experience positive side effects, such as easier recruiting due to enlarged talent pools.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2019
  • When is a hiring freeze the right move?

    By considering the effect on productivity, headcount and morale, talent pros can determine if a moratorium on hiring will help or hurt the bottom line.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 19, 2019
  • Employees respect each other in the multi-gen workforce but feel the culture is biased

    The study affirms that HR can engage workers of all ages by thinking about their needs at various life stages, as one expert previously told HR Dive. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2019
  • Expanding PTO is a competitive recruiting strategy, new survey says

    As HR leaders consider how to make PTO an effective recruitment and retention tool, they may want to consider crafting a specific policy.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019
  • Google, Airbnb are tech applicants' most desired employers

    Netflix and SpaceX also received high marks from Hired for "brand positivity."

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019
  • Negotiations continue as major GM strike enters third day

    The strike includes around 50,000 workers and reportedly is the largest in any industry since 2007.

    By Morgan Fecto • Sept. 18, 2019
  • 'Seen by Indeed' sets its sights on hard-to-fill tech roles

    Indeed's move to cast a wider net for candidates is indicative of a labor market desperate for skilled tech workers.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2019
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    Census Bureau: Workers' median earnings climb to $40K

    Employees are starting to see modest wage gains as the talent market challenges employers, though gender gaps persist. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 18, 2019
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    The 'new rules' of employability demand agility, determination

    Credentials that were once highly sought-after are moving down employers' lists of priorities, so what's soaring to the top?

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 17, 2019
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    Virtual career fair aims to bring more diversity to tech

    When employers hold career fairs online, they may be able to access far more candidates from underserved groups than if they held them in person.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019
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    More women from dual-income households are optimistic about work-life balance

    It's not surprising that survey respondents listed flexible work hours as their top perk, as the line between work and personal time has blurred in recent years.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019
  • A sense of belonging may keep workers on board

    Workplace exclusion has a detrimental impact to a company's bottom line, according to BetterUp.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019
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    Whole Foods to cut health benefits for nearly 2K part-timers

    In contrast to Whole Foods' decision, some employers of hourly workforces have considered more benefits, including healthcare and paid leave. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 17, 2019
  • Noodles & Company introduces financial wellness benefits to attract and retain talent

    When organizations provide workers with financial assistance, they also help their own bottom lines, multiple reports have shown.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 16, 2019
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    Randstad to fill 17K jobs for employers anticipating busy holiday season

    The openings largely include customer service, warehouse support and industrial positions.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019
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    Going beyond the mentor: Steps tech can take to include more women

    WhiteHat Security's Rachael Andrews sees examples of qualified women struggling to gain respect for their tech skills everywhere ⁠— but employers can step in to uplift them.

    By Rachael Andrews • Sept. 16, 2019
  • Atlassian makes its D&I tool free to employers

    The company said it used the program to cut attrition rates for women in technical roles in half.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019
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    Employers believe experience, not a degree, is better at showing data literacy

    As recruiters continue to struggle to find tech talent, many have embraced practical skills and reconsidered degrees as a hiring requirement.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019
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    'Let it break:' How HR can stop putting out fires and think strategically

    HR can propel a business into the future, but how do you get the CEO's ear, and what do you say once you have it?

    By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 13, 2019
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    ManpowerGroup: Positive outlook for hiring continues in Q4

    Organizations will likely need to optimize their talent strategies to hire in this tight talent market.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019
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    Women land nearly half of chief marketing officer spots

    A report from Russell Reynolds Associates reveals a level of gender parity that remains rare in other positions.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019
  • Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks

    One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019
  • The skills gap grew by 12% last year, survey says

    Though some experts question the origin of the skills gap, businesses do appear to feel the impact of a talent shortage.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 12, 2019