Holiday hiring market challenges employers

The push to hire seasonal workers is already on, and employers are preparing to offer higher wages and better benefits to keep up, a new Snag survey said.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 1, 2018

Gig workers' wages are stable, but commitment remains sporadic

A recent study by JPMorgan Chase also found that most are using gig platforms to support their primary income.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 1, 2018

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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.

By HR Dive staff

The tight labor market is speeding up time-to-hire, study says

Employers who cut down on lengthy hiring processes might save some money, but certain risks are involved.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2018

How to maintain a good candidate experience during seasonal hiring

Employers that prioritize the candidate experience even when hiring volume increases will be in a good position to score the most hires (and the best ones, too).

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 27, 2018

LinkedIn Talent Insights harnesses data to lead recruiters to talent

HR pros have said they want to be more "data-driven." With tools like this one, that goal moves closer to a reality.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 27, 2018

Wells Fargo to reduce labor force by 10% by 2021

For businesses, protecting their brand in the market is key, especially during high-tension times such as layoffs.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 27, 2018

Unilever wins top-employer slot for working mothers

Each of the listed top companies provide paid maternity leave, and 99% offer paid paternity leave and paid adoption leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

Negative company ratings can ruin brands and turn off applicants

Companies may need to consider taking a more active role in managing their online reputation to keep up in today's tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

'It's too late' to diversify cybersecurity workforce

By the time young students are old enough to enter the security workforce, cybersecurity will be "passé," said Dr. Alissa Johnson, VP and CISO of Xerox. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2018

Job openings signal stronger-than-usual holiday hiring in 2018

A sign of the times: Target said it intends to hire 120,000 seasonal workers this year, matching the number set by Amazon in 2017.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 20, 2018

IT staffing firm to pay $350K for visa violations

DOL said its investigation "demonstrates our commitment to safeguard American jobs."

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 20, 2018

Succession planning isn't just for the C-suite anymore

The talent gap is real, and businesses are feeling its crunch from the top of the employee pyramid all the way down to its base.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 20, 2018

Half of recruiters say a resume lie is a deal-breaker

The other half in a recent survey said it depends on the fabrication — but lies about academic degrees were deemed particularly offensive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 20, 2018

Why Netflix was named a top employer brand

Increasingly, employers have to both build a strong company culture and spread the word about their employee experience to attract top candidates. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 20, 2018

Navigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates

HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.

By Karen Crone • Sept. 20, 2018

10 employers charged with using Facebook job ads to exclude women

Facebook also recently came under fire for allegedly enabling age discrimination in a similar manner.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Sept. 19, 2018

How programmatic recruitment marketing could get more bang for your hiring buck

For volume hires, tough-to-fill positions, or critical-to-fill openings, the targeted nature of programmatic may lead the way to a more cost-efficient process.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 13, 2018

CareerBuilder brings augmented reality to job seeker app

The app will allow candidates to use their mobile phones to scan their surroundings for nearby available jobs, complete with pay information.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 13, 2018

Chicago area staffing agencies beat racketeering charge

The companies were accused of establishing a scheme in which they charged workers $8 per day for transportation.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 13, 2018

Clemson has a plan for closing manufacturing's skills gap

Experts have been calling for businesses, governments and educators to work together to bridge the skills gap for manufacturing jobs — and Clemson's program does just that.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 13, 2018

Michigan 'bans the box' on state employment applications

Michigan's governor is also encouraging private businesses to stop asking for criminal history on their job applications or move the question to later on in the hiring process.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 13, 2018

Report: Boeing asks retirees to return temporarily, fix production delays

Boeing is looking to retired workers to help fix engine and fuselage shortages — and perhaps queuing up a new hiring trend in the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2018

Digital interviews don't necessarily violate ADA, according to EEOC letter

If a candidate makes it known that he or she cannot use the digital format because of an impairment, the onus is on the employer to make an accommodation.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 13, 2018

Connecticut law protects medical marijuana users from discrimination, court says

"We use federal law" is no defense to state-law violations, the court concluded.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 13, 2018

Planning employees' life cycles: A blueprint for effective talent management

Establishing a thoughtful strategy from day one will help you maximize each individual's tenure with your company, writes Greg Shepard, chief strategy officer and chief technology officer at Pepperjam.

By Greg Shepard • Sept. 13, 2018