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    LinkedIn: College grads' job hunt peaks in June

    The majority of graduates accept jobs in a different place than where they attended school, according to the findings.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019
  • Intel exec to lawmakers: Only Congress can address systemic opportunity gaps

    "[D&I] programs can help ... but only Congress has the influence and resources to address these systemic problems on the national level," Barbara Whye said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019
  • Trendline

    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
  • 75% of workers in big cities would move somewhere less expensive if they could

    More than half of the 3,000 respondents to a new report from Citrix Systems said the cost of city living is "crippling."

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2019
  • Pew: US adults split on consideration of race, ethnicity in hiring and promotions

    Initially, diversity efforts were about increasing the number of underrepresented groups in the workplace, but now employers know inclusion is key, too.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019
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    Survey: 25% of women in tech say they're talked over in meetings

    Employers may foster more equitable meetings by asking employees to actively listen to each other, a recent report suggests.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019
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    Survey: Employers struggle with leave, marijuana, ban-the-box laws

    Respondents said federal agency enforcement remains a concern, too, despite deregulation at that level.

    By Riia O'Donnell , May 10, 2019
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    Employers struggle to support employees with drug and mental health issues

    In a recent survey, 30% of HR pros said prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions makes it difficult to provide accommodations.

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 9, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    Are mobility programs the next big draw for top talent?

    Employers are rethinking where employees can do their best work — be it in their home offices or a different country.

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 9, 2019
  • The worst jobs may be the most rewarding for workers

    Data-driven jobs were among the best for pay and growth, but low-paying, high-stress jobs often benefit society, a CareerCast report said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , May 9, 2019
  • Soft skills remain in top demand, especially at entry-level

    These skills are so sought after that many employers are rethinking how and from where they recruit talent.  

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2019
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    IBM, L'Oré​al USA, Verizon among top 10 employers of multicultural women

    Working Mother magazine said it extended the list of winners this year from 25 to 50 because applications more than tripled.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2019
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    Gen Z, millennials bring different attitudes to the job hunt

    Unlike millennials, nearly half of Gen Z candidates said their experience with a recruiter has the biggest impact on their decision to accept a job. 

    By , Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2019
  • College students eye jobs with purpose

    The professions that make the least contributions to society, according to the survey respondents, are consultants, politicians and financial advisors. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2019
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    Report proposes common definition for successful STEM talent development

    Besides the lack of talent in STEM generally, employers also have to address the lack of diverse representation in these careers for women and minorities.

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019
  • Facebook awards coding school $250K scholarship fund for underrepresented groups

    "We know that while opportunity is unevenly distributed, talent is not," said Ironhack Co-founder Ariel Quinones in a statement.

    By Morgan Fecto • May 7, 2019
  • Tier-one grads may not be the best buy, study suggests

    Undervalued schools have students in their top 10% who outperform their counterparts from "tier-one" schools, the study said. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 7, 2019
  • Tesla debuts employee loans amid complaints of unpredictable schedules

    Current and former Tesla employees told CNBC they welcome an additional benefit but see employee loans as a temporary solution.

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 7, 2019
  • Amazon's HQ2 may bring Virginia 25K jobs in the next decade

    It will also fund and introduce AP computer science classes to 27 schools in the state, the company said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019
  • DHS releases 30K additional H-2B visas

    The annual cap of 66,000 visas was reached in February, forecasting a shortage of seasonal workers.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019
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    Small business owners upbeat about 2019 growth despite talent setbacks

    Only slightly more respondents in a TD Bank survey said they plan to expand their workforce in 2019 compared to last year.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019
  • Union bill would undo Epic, codify Browning-Ferris

    "The NLRA essentially is a car driving with a boot on it because it has to get to federal court each time it wants to enforce its remedies," said former NLRB chairman Mark Gaston Pearce at the bill's first hearing. 

    By Morgan Fecto • Updated May 8, 2019
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    'Banner year' for M&A highlights importance of middle managers

    Successful acquirers spent more time gathering the opinions of stakeholders regarding individual leaders, according to a report by The Conference Board.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 6, 2019
  • Unemployment dips to 3.6%, lowest in 50 years

    The tightening of the talent market comes as many employers put employees at the center of their newest business initiatives.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 6, 2019
  • Study: Millennial workers contemplate suicide more than any other age group

    Younger workers are five times more likely to seriously consider suicide than boomers, according to a report from Catapult Health.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 6, 2019
  • Hire by Google rolls out Namely integration

    The collaboration is the latest in a larger HR tech partnership trend that has seen companies like Facebook and Slack move into the space.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2019