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Unemployment drops to 3.5% — the lowest in 50 years
Stagnant wages, however, remain a source of concern for some experts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Workers give the thumbs up to emoji in business communications
This change is just one example of how technology has revolutionized the workplace, making it much less formal.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.
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'What's your purpose?' Big tech's 7 favorite interview questions
The answers can make or break a candidate at Salesforce, SAP, SurveyMonkey, Talend, Zoom, Looker and Intermedia.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 7, 2019 -
CareerBuilder says its new AI platform can post jobs in less than 5 minutes
The addition of a career path feature may help recruiters appeal to employees who feel like "career sleepwalkers."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Uber to connect businesses and shift workers via new jobs platform
More tech platforms are entering the gig hiring space, offering tools aiming to link up recruiters and applicants with relative ease.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2019 -
HackerRank debuts diversity tool to curb bias in tech hiring
Employers may need to consider whether any underrepresented groups are being overlooked in organizational diversity and inclusion plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2019 -
'Helpful' actions may undermine moms' return-to-work rates
Even well-intentioned actions can hurt — and may amount to discrimination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 4, 2019 -
63% of new hires bring data from old employers. What's the risk?
Though it's likely HR will go over proper data use during the onboarding process, experts have said it should be repeated annually.
By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2019 -
It's open enrollment season. What benefits are trending?
Many employers are adding virtual care options to their offerings, according to data from the National Business Group on Health. As they do, they may need to provide education to see usage rates increase.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Case study: Why Kraft Heinz has history majors working in finance
The company allows interns and trainees to try jobs outside their majors with its university relations program.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Siloed tech strategies may lead to lost revenue, growth
Successful tech adopters recognize the role of flexibility and well-trained, engaged employees, an Accenture report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2019 -
EEOC suit says Express Mart manager trashed application of job seeker with Tourette's
The manager indicated that "she did not want someone like him working at the store," the agency said.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Employees report poor experience with workplace devices
How an organization handles the digital transformation can depend on several factors, including employees' own experiences with digital tools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2019 -
3 reasons women leave tech careers — and how to stop it
Targeted hiring efforts signal a positive intention, but may have an adverse effect if employees think the hiring team is lowering the bar.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Retention soars when employers show workers they care, study finds
Employers may see recruiting made easier when they prioritize empathy in the workplace, previous research suggested.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2019 -
More women are applying for tech jobs, some without STEM degrees
However, perceptions that women, African Americans and other marginalized groups are less capable can sustain gender and race gaps in the sector.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As the workplace ditches formality, HR finds its new function
Employers are loath to change, giving HR an opportunity to establish cultural shifts as a business imperative — and itself as a strategic partner.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2019 -
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 -
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
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