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DHS finalizes new H-1B lottery, registration rules
The agency said it expects the change to increase the number of individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions selected for processing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Opinion
Landing the best candidates without asking for salary history
HR pros have a few options for acclimating to the new salary history bans, writes Jennifer Maynard, HR manager at Innovative Employee Solutions.
By Jennifer Maynard • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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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A 'competitive' salary now includes benefits, perks
Generous benefits can make employers more competitive, a new Randstad report says, but better pay remains the real deal-maker.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
CEOs' concerns about skills gaps put pressure on talent pros
Execs in a PwC survey said the gap is particularly acute in data analytics and AI, leaving employers struggling to corral data into useable intelligence.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Most workers with high emotional intelligence are working low-wage jobs
As digital disruption transforms the workplace, employees who have strong levels of emotional intelligence may find themselves highly valued.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Soft skills, harassment prevention and flexibility will define 2019
A LinkedIn survey of 5,000 talent professionals indicates some employers are evolving to meet employee expectations for the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Recent shutdown sends federal workers job hunting
Washington is already bracing for Amazon's arrival — a move that's predicted to cost the government substantial tech talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Some ADEA protections don't cover applicants, 7th Cir. rules
In an 8-4 decision, the court held the 'plain language' of the law's disparate impact provisions make it clear they don't apply to external applicants.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2019 -
SHRM launches new hiring pledge — but Koch involvement draws backlash
While members largely supported the movement to hire those with criminal backgrounds, the partnership brought scrutiny and #fixitSHRM tweets.
By Kathryn Moody • Updated Jan. 29, 2019 -
Managers say immigration policies are affecting tech hiring
Additionally, one in four developers said that strict policies have discouraged them or someone they know from applying to jobs in the U.S.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Private-sector workers wouldn't swap their less secure jobs for one with the government
Nearly half of respondents said the shutdown affected their employees' morale and 31% said it impacted employees' productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
#Valuable launches disability inclusion campaign at WEF
The campaign aims to challenge businesses that claim to be diverse, yet exclude workers with disabilities from their definition of diversity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Despite current immigration policy, 78% of Americans welcome high-skilled foreign nationals
While the administration has expressed interest in a merit-based system, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering rules that would complicate the process.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Talent pros are integral to business growth, study says
Workforce concerns appear poised to dominate the HR landscape in 2019, putting talent leaders in the spotlight.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why recruiters are 'screening in,' not out
In today's tight job market, recruiters have to find the value in each candidate — even if they don't meet a company's immediate needs.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Employees don't have to follow in their bad boss' footsteps
Employees with a "strong moral identity" in one study were more likely to psychologically distance themselves from bad managerial behaviors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2019 -
More women took CEO spots in 2018 compared to 2017, but not by much
Despite women's gains as company heads in 2018, the number of female CEOs in Fortune 500 companies dropped by 25% last year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Workers say onboarding is often more painful than a bad date
Some have a truly bad experience; 1 in 10 new hires reported their company forgot it was their first day on the job entirely.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Cost to train 1.4M displaced US workers could exceed $34B
Neither public- nor private-sector entities will be able to upskill all at-risk workers due to costs outweighing economic returns.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Survey: People can't find the jobs they want because they lack the skills they need
If job seekers aren't finding jobs in a labor market that gives them an edge, there's a good chance their skills are becoming outdated.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Talent shortage emerging as a top risk for organizations
Employers might need to adjust staffing solution strategies to include training, a Gartner report reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2019 -
One-third of US, UK workers not confident in their skills, survey finds
More than half said they have a co-worker who isn't qualified to perform the work he or she is assigned either, according to the Docebo survey.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Opinion
Understanding the link between behavioral science and employee recognition
Implementing an employee recognition program that actually shapes behavior and improves culture requires careful planning, writes Chris Dornfeld, head of Maritz Employee Experience.
By Chris Dornfeld • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Americans now less biased about sexual orientation, race — but not weight
Research has shown that in the workplace, obese employees are stereotyped as "lazy, unmotivated, unintelligent, sloppy and lacking willpower."
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Engagement begins before day one
Top talent professionals are more likely to engage new hires during the onboarding process, the survey found.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2019
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