Trump touts deregulation, calls for national paid leave in State of the Union

The president also said Tuesday night that he supports an immigration system "that is safe, lawful, modern and secure."

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 6, 2019

Recruiters must embrace modernization to stay competitive

Fully embracing technology might help businesses conquer the talent shortage and skills gap once and for all, a new study claims.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 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.

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Hiring managers: Skilled workers have control of Silicon Valley's job market

Rapid business growth means a "buyers' market" for candidates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2019

The talent textbook: Welcome to onboarding

Onboarding has changed a lot in recent years — so let's talk timelines, tech and personalizing the process.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 6, 2019

8 in 10 employees would seek a new job after 1 bad day

While the majority are happy at work, dissatisfaction with the work environment and being passed over for promotion could prompt exit planning.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2019

How L&D can prevent 'mini-me syndrome' in leadership

Without a strong message from leadership and a learning program to back it up, diversity initiatives can't break C-suite barriers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019

Omaha wins top billing as a hub for young professionals

Employers are increasingly moving to where the workers are, either by enabling remote work or picking up and moving their HQs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2019

Nearly half of US workers in Paychex survey have raised pay equity concerns

Additionally, a majority of workers in each age group measured in the survey said it's important to work for an employer that is socially responsible.

By Katie Clarey , Lisa Burden • Feb. 5, 2019

Cannabis industry growth may put pressure on retail, hospitality employers

The cannabis-related business boom may force competitors to get creative with retention efforts.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019

Walmart to give bonuses for perfect attendance

The retailer also will give most hourly associates up to 48 hours to use when they unexpectedly can't make it into work.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 5, 2019

To recruit women, companies need to communicate and deliver on their values

A commitment to diversity is "truly the gift that keeps on giving," Randstad Sourceright's CEO Rebecca Henderson writes.

By Rebecca Henderson • Feb. 5, 2019

SHRM asks for skills gap relief ahead of State of the Union

"America's skills gap crisis is one of the greatest threats to our nation's long-term economic prosperity," SHRM CEO and president Johnny Taylor said.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2019

Unemployment rate climbed to 4% in January

The latest jobs report shows that it's still a candidate's market; the need for businesses to retain talent has never been greater, one expert said.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

Hiring managers plan to lean more heavily on staffing agencies

A recent study also revealed that 40% of employers keep recruitment efforts in-house to save money.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

Half of retail, hospitality workers still deal with paper schedules

Miscommunication and scheduling inconsistencies can drive down employee engagement, affecting a company’s bottom line.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 4, 2019

Study: 93% of CFOs struggle to find talent

Respondents said it can take a month or more to fill some finance and accounting positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

How to fire employees compassionately

It's important that terminated employees be able to leave with their dignity, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 4, 2019

Wounded Warrior Project vets report declining unemployment

Employers are realizing they can source good talent among veterans — including those who sustained disabling injuries during their service.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Feb. 1, 2019

Mandatory wage reporting shrinks gender-based pay gaps, study shows

The research also found that reporting on pay gaps led Danish businesses to hire and promote more women. 

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019

Automation prompting employers to hire more human workers

The focus on robots eliminating jobs distracts from the real issue, a ManpowerGroup executive said.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019

Foxconn's 'incredible' factory plan in jeopardy

The Apple supplier told Reuters the potential shift is due to the steep cost of manufacturing in the U.S., where labor expenses are comparatively high.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Feb. 1, 2019

Organizational culture should promote a 'learn-it-all' message, Microsoft exec says

Culture fit is no longer an afterthought for employers and candidates — it's a major hiring consideration. 

By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 31, 2019

Starbucks gets high marks for equity efforts, but work remains, report says

Eliminating bias in the workplace is a continuous process that goes beyond a one-time diversity training session.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019

Healthcare jobs are the most in-demand this year

Like many other fields, demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals has been rapidly outpacing supply — but for some positions, pay remains low.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 31, 2019

Labor market tightens, but 'abrupt' wage growth unlikely

Information from the states doesn't necessarily reflect large wage-growth trends, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 31, 2019