SMB wages, job growth fell in August as workers picked up the slack

Weekly hours worked are up, an indication that employees are working longer hours to make up for reduced hiring, according to an analysis by Paychex and IHS Markit.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018

Study: Most HR leaders are hiring more gig workers

Are employers and their employees ready for the rising number of gig workers in the labor market? 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018

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Chief diversity officers haven't led to progress in academia

NBER researchers said they were "unable to find significant evidence" that an executive-level chief diversity officer had any impact on diversity trends.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2018

Digital transformation thwarted by insufficient talent

Lack of staffers to communicate digital transformation strategies are stalling success rates, according to Nintex.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2018

Adecco told applicant he was 'too slow,' EEOC disability suit says

The staffing firm allegedly refused to place the candidate in the job he wanted, instead offering him a job washing cars.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2018

Can AI predict candidate potential?

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we recruit across almost all categories of hires. But can it go further?

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2018

Poor candidate experiences negate hiring, engagement efforts

A new study shows that companies with a positive candidate experience offer dynamic career site content and have a user-friendly application process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Study: 41% of employees will only accept jobs offering flexible work schedules

In a tight labor market, employers will need to offer enticing benefits to recruit, engage and keep top talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Job applicants with longer commutes less likely to get a callback

A Notre Dame study of Washington, D.C., job openings found that for every mile separating their listed address from a job site, applicants' chances drop.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2018

Applicants say it's OK for them to 'ghost' employers — but not the other way around

Job seekers seem to be increasingly skipping interviews, avoiding communication and failing to turn up for their first day of work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2018

Study: IT job growth is 8x that of all other job types

Companies may need to invest in education and on-the-job training as the workplace continues to digitize.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2018

Treat candidates like customers, study recommends

As the unemployment rate remains low, employers that "go the extra mile" in their recruitment and retention efforts may see a payoff in terms of talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2018

Recruiters try intranets, social media ads as talent market thins

An online survey by Monster revealed the majority of employers feel recruiting is harder than it was even a year ago, and employers are increasingly looking for a multipronged approach.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018

SMB workers want flexibility, commuter benefits, survey reveals

To compete with the big players, small companies may need to re-evaluate their non traditional benefits.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 30, 2018

How Foxconn plans to hire 13K workers while facing 2.9% unemployment

Among other things, the employer is working to attract out-of-state workers, a move that will require it to rebrand Wisconsin as more than "beer, cheese and Packers."

By Kate Tornone , Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 30, 2018

Walmart closing in on goal of hiring 250K vets

The program guarantees a job offer to any eligible, honorably discharged U.S. veteran separated from service since Memorial Day 2013.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 30, 2018

6 tips to improve your candidate screening skills

If you're in a recruiting rut, it might be time to rethink your standard tactics.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 30, 2018

Study: 4.8M independent workers label themselves as 'digital nomads'

Company leadership may enjoy bringing in talent on the cheap, but the responsibility of contingent worker acquisition usually falls to someone other than HR — and that creates risk.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018

Why soft skills matter in the hiring process

Most young professionals are fairly confident they've mastered skills like critical thinking, Frank Connolly of MindEdge Learning writes, but this confidence may well be misplaced.

By Frank Connolly • Aug. 30, 2018

Study: Gender bias is real, but women's choices add to the 'glass ceiling'

Employers are working to address these issues, however, offering STEM events for female students and refraining from asking applicants about pay history.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2018

Entry-level candidates aren't landing jobs for lack of soft skills

Communication savvy is reportedly the most important of all soft skills — regardless of profession or specialty.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2018

USCIS extends H-1B premium processing suspension until 2019

In the last year, USCIS has made a series of tweaks and adjustments to H-1B adjudication policies, weaving a complex landscape of policies that petitioners must follow.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 29, 2018

Job seeking app Capango encourages candidates to 'swipe right'

The mobile-first platform allows users to find jobs in the retail industry without having to upload a resume or go through a lengthy application process.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 23, 2018

Nearly half of employees can't see their career path

In a tight talent market, recent findings show that employers have a real opportunity to source internal candidates.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 23, 2018

Small businesses struggling to attract candidates with pay, benefits

While small business owners say that the skills gap remains their largest hiring hurdle, they also say they can't compete with large employers' offerings.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 23, 2018