Companies lacking trust, career opportunities top 'worst employers' list

Speedway, Family Dollar Stores and LA Fitness appeared in the 24/7 Wall Street list's top 10 — a distinction that some say could drive away applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2018

Over half of US workers have left jobs after finding better benefits offerings

Just over one third of employees in a new Randstad U.S. survey said they are satisfied with their benefits, but only 48% know all of their employer's offerings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 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

HR's strategic role expands while admin role shrinks

Technology is helping HR professionals transition from largely data entry and maintenance overseers to human capital management strategists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2018

A majority of working parents say they want it all

According to a new CareerBuilder survey, employees with children want to be successful at work and at home. Employers have the impetus to help them find balance through paid parental leave and other benefits. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2018

Report calls for systemic changes to address sexual harassment in academia

The incidence of perceived gender bias in academia is well-documented, but every industry is faced with the need to make systemic changes to combat the problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

Broken business processes push employees to job hunt

From onboarding to performance reviews, HR can ensure processes empower workers to reach their full potential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

CSX pays $3.2M to settle EEOC suit over physical strength tests

EEOC alleged the tests, which included upper body strength tests, cardio testing and an isokinetic strength test, had an averse impact on female workers and applicants.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 14, 2018

Employers short on IT talent as the field's growth 'hits a wall'

A new report from TechServe Alliance says strict immigration policies are at least partially to blame.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 14, 2018

Recruiting's holy grail: Improving both quantity and quality of applicants

It's an ambitious goal but, like most things, it’s all in the prep.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 14, 2018

Staffing agencies report record number of contract, temp workers

Independent contractors, temps and part-time employees are changing the way companies do business.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 14, 2018

How remote work options could win over potential hires

A new study says 77% of those surveyed said they'd be more likely to accept a job offer if they could telecommute at least some of the time.

By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2018

Development and promotions may reduce attrition among millennials

Millennial workers statistically place a high value on development and will leave their current positions for competitors who build career advancement into culture.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018

BLS contingent worker report sparks confusion

Observers of the gig economy viewed the report with some trepidation, as it directly contradicts data independent groups released.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2018

Workers name Amazon, Capital One in lawsuit alleging Facebook ads targeted young applicants

Long considered employment's "open secret," the federal government is now taking a closer look at age discrimination in the workplace.

By Lisa Burden • June 8, 2018

How to solidify competitive advantage with technology

Implementing the right solutions can improve a number of crucial workplace metrics, writes Julie Dodd, chief services officer at Ultimate Software.

By Julie Dodd • June 8, 2018

SurveyMonkey's latest weapon in the war for talent: Benefits for gig workers

Competing in the tight labor market may require some creative thinking.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 7, 2018

Technology integration could make the difference in landing top talent

A future-focused company culture looms large in the view of employees, according to a global survey by Aruba.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 7, 2018

More companies opting to list salary ranges in job postings

Long before the first candidate applies, salary transparency (or lack thereof) could influence who wants to work for your company and who will move on to the next ad.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 7, 2018

Does an 'experience range' read as age discrimination?

While the plaintiff in a recent suit was a qualified applicant, the company said it didn't want “someone with so much experience that they would be inflexible.” 

By Riia O'Donnell • June 7, 2018

Despite strong workforce presence, Asian-Americans are least likely to see promotions

HR leaders striving for diversity and inclusion have found success by going beyond hiring and ensuring that advancement initiatives are part of their organizations' efforts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2018

Genetics, technology, data feature heavily among 2018's fastest-growing job categories

The ability to use (and, some predict, work alongside) algorithms and physical machines will only grow in importance across industries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2018

US unemployment rate takes another dip to 3.8% in May

Finding candidates to fill jobs will be a major challenge for employers if the unemployment rate continues to drop, as some economists predict.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2018

Is it time to look to foreign workers to fill the skills gap?

Hiring foreign workers can be a lengthy and expensive process, but the payoff can be significant.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 2018

Amid a period of growth, executive recruiters turn to AI

The executive staffing industry is reporting significant growth, with tech promising to drive that growth even further.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 2018

Winning the talent war: How innovation attracts and retains employees

In the digital age, constant innovation and reinvention are keys to survival — not just fodder for the next quarterly earnings meeting.

By Alex Goryachev • May 31, 2018