Talent: Page 156
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Report: Half of job postings target only 39 roles
Recruiters looking to fill those in-demand roles may need to streamline their practices and tap into new talent pools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • April 18, 2019 -
Study: Remote work has little effect on the gender pay gap
Notably, however, men who work remotely have greater earning potential than men who never work remotely.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 17, 2019 -
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Study: H-1B denial rates are up by a wide margin
Microsoft's denial rate for initial employment, for example, was 13% for FY 2019 — up from 1% in FY 2015.
By Lisa Burden • April 17, 2019 -
Automation complicates recruiting in the cybersecurity space, survey finds
Among U.S. respondents, 48% said that automation will require employers to increase the number of hires with advanced skills.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2019 -
New Monster campaign promises to fix 'broken' recruiting process
A bad candidate experience harms both job seekers and employers, and Monster's rebrand points to an industry that is beginning to respond.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How to manage talent during disruption
From layoffs to scandals, talent pros often are responsible for handling the fallout when disaster strikes.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 16, 2019 -
Positive drug tests hit 14-year high in 2018
Employers' duties to abide by local laws and maintain a drug-free work environment may come into conflict, analysis from Quest Diagnostics shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019 -
$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering
"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.
By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019 -
Workers with disabilities bring economic value to communities
A new study highlights another reason why employers that value diversity may want to consider tapping into the population of workers with disabilities.
By Lisa Burden • April 16, 2019 -
'Service with a smile' linked to after-hours drinking, research shows
The link is stronger for impulsive workers who have one-time customer interactions — and for employees who don't have autonomy at work, a Penn State professor said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
CEO turnover up 22% over last year, report shows
Challenger, Gray & Christmas noted that economic uncertainty may be one reason companies have made changes to their C-suite.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it
Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Tech, consumer behavior drive major Q1 job cuts
The automotive sector led job cuts last month, but retail leads on the year with more than 46,000 losses.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 15, 2019 -
Sponsored by Indeed
Is your employer brand authentic?
Ahead of Indeed Interactive 2019 Indeed's US Marketing Director, Carmen Bryant, explains the importance of organizational authenticity.
By Carmen Bryant, Marketing Director, US • April 15, 2019 -
Opinion
5 ways to flourish during low unemployment
Recruiters are acutely aware of the challenges involved with finding qualified candidates, writes Bill Neese, VP of talent acquisition at Paycor.
By Bill Neese • April 15, 2019 -
Intersectionality is key to workplace diversity, inclusion gains
As "double outsiders," women of color may feel the need to adjust their behavior to fit in, the study said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019 -
How recruiters can translate military speak and hire more veterans
Veterans can bring valuable skills that employers need, but some employers don't know how to attract these applicants in the first place.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2019 -
Grads flock to jobs in arts, social services over finance
An Indeed report notes that the tight labor market may empower recent grads to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019 -
Bank of America to raise workers' minimum wage to $20 an hour
"We believe that to best serve our customers and clients, we need the best teams," CHRO Sheri Bronstein said in a statement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019 -
#MeToo drove 18% jump in sexual harassment complaints
New research findings illustrate a fundamental shift in employees' willingness to tolerate harassment, according to NAVEX.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 11, 2019 -
GAO calls for better data collection on automation's impact
Government agencies, employers and workers appear equally unsure about the potential effects technology will have on the workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019 -
Survey: HR teams with a C-level leader are more productive
CEOs can gain a competitive advantage by hiring effective HR leaders who report directly to them, according to Betterworks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019 -
Few employers use rolling background checks, SHRM says
While continuous screenings have obvious benefits, they also come with time and financial costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2019 -
Column
The talent textbook: 4 ideas for giving better feedback
Giving good news during a review is easy, but how can managers and talent pros take the sting out of constructive feedback?
By Morgan Fecto • April 10, 2019 -
Ethical managers can curb toxic workplace behavior
Supervisors who demonstrate appropriate work conduct and engage employees in discussing work-related worries can prevent problems at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2019