Half of US CFOs lack a succession plan

In an environment where executive departures and shifts have become more common, the lack of a backup plan could be risky.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2019

30 employers join forces on marketing skill standards

The standards aim to give non-traditional marketing candidates a foot in the door at some of the biggest companies in the country. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

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Our 7 best recruiting stories of 2018

From interview basics to reference checks, talent acquisition professionals must be at the top of their games.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2018

Is it time to take pointers from co-working's success?

As trendy, upscale co-working spaces spread to cities across the U.S., traditional companies are looking to mirror their hospitable vibe.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018

The Mom Project, focused on returning parents to work, raises more funds

Employers have turned their eyes toward parents as a potential source of underused talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018

Job seekers who don't negotiate salary cost themselves $750K

Failure to procure a $5,000 bump to a salary adds up to nearly $1 million over the length of a career.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018

Math, economics top the fastest-growing remote jobs

Out-of-office positions in recent FlexJobs listings include actuarial analysts, economics faculty members and data scientists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018

Apple could add 15K employees with new $1B Austin campus

The company announced last January that it would invest some $30 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, creating more than 20,000 jobs.

By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018

'Ninja' sneaks up on competition in Indeed's Weird Job Titles 2018 report

"Genius" and "Superhero" job titles also proliferated in 2018, according to the online job board.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 17, 2018

Construction, trade industries topped hiring on Monster in 2018

Recruiters can tailor hiring strategies based on when job hunters are most likely to conduct searches.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 17, 2018

Where the skills gap hits hardest: Soft skills

Despite the rise of AI-related jobs, the largest gaps surround skills like leadership, communication and time management, a LinkedIn report shows. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2018

Employers looking to adopt mobile-friendly solutions in recruiting

Candidate experience is also a growing concern for businesses, HireRight said, but many employers surveyed did not identify it as the most significant challenge.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018

Is your recruitment process sending the right culture message?

Candidates want a culture fit, so employers must ensure their recruitment process communicates what it's really like to work for them.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018

Think tank: Employers retain power despite a tight labor market

Policy changes and consolidation have eroded workers' power, said panelists at an event hosted by the Economic Policy Institute and Open Markets Institute.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 13, 2018

CSR is important for middle market employers, report finds

Employees, especially young ones, value a company's impact enough that it can become a recruiting tool.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Dec. 13, 2018

About 5% of workers in each US state work remotely

While only a fraction of workers in each state take advantage of this opportunity, research shows a growing demand for the perk.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018

Employer hiring expectations at 12-year record high entering 2019

Among industries measured by ManpowerGroup, transportation and utilities have the highest forecasted hiring growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2018

EEOC official: 'Qualification standards' could lead to ADA violations

Employers need to be certain qualification standards are actually reflective of whether a candidate can perform essential functions, according to a recent webinar.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2018

Most millennials are satisfied with their jobs, but not their career paths

Without a sense of where they are headed career-wise, employees will consider looking elsewhere for opportunities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018

Job growth slowed in November; unemployment remains at 49-year low

Business created 155,000 new jobs last month but, despite consistent growth, the news may signal a slowdown in the coming months.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 10, 2018

Hilton tops Best Workplaces for Diversity list

Great Place to Work considered the work experiences of women, people of color, LGBTQ workers, individuals with disabilities and those 54 years of age and older.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018

Hiring challenges remain as hourly earnings rose and job growth slowed in November

Employers can expect hiring challenges to continue, however, since the labor market remains employee-driven.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Upwork teams with Microsoft for freelance staffing platform

Enterprise partnerships between tech companies are emerging as employers search for innovative solutions to new market problems.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Nearly one-third of candidates have encountered employers offering student loan benefits

The student-loan debt crisis may be an opportunity for employers with the means to attack the problem.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018

Recruiting in 2018: Analytics, diversity — and a few surprises

This was supposed to be the year of diversity hiring, predictive analytics, overhauled job listings and the gig economy. Those predictions largely came to fruition, but so did a few sleepers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 6, 2018