Is HR actually ready for what it means to be agile?

The contingent workforce is a familiar story by now, but employers are still catching up with the real paradigm shift it has created. 

By Kathryn Moody • April 30, 2018

Nearly half of Slack's worldwide managerial staff consists of women

In the year following harassment revelations at Uber, companies made clear commitments to diversity and inclusion. But how can they sustain real progress?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 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

Employers plan to increase use of part-time, contract workers

Respondents to a recent survey say contractors, freelancers and temporary workers are an important part of their strategy — but not central to it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2018

Walmart Labs on tech hiring binge in California, Arkansas

Walmart is trading traditional retail roles for highly skilled technical positions as it ramps up the R&D operations of Walmart Labs.

By Dan Alaimo • April 27, 2018

Harley-Davidson wants to pay interns to take a 12-week road trip

Eight finalists will receive a motorcycle and will be paid to travel the country on their bikes while attending Harley-Davidson events.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

5 first steps for improving your diversity recruiting efforts

You know that a good recruiting strategy is a key component in creating a diverse workforce, but where do you start?

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

Tech skills top employer resume searches, but don't dominate the rankings

Some tech skills, like SQL Developer and SAS, showed less growth year over year, according to an Indeed report.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

Disney offering $3K hiring bonuses to seasonal workers

The happiest place on earth is hoping the incentive will help it reach its summer hiring goals.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

HR can't forget: People are central to the 'future of work'

As employers digitize the workplace, upskilling employees and fulfilling their desire for more meaningful work should top HR departments' agendas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

Which employees will churn? Turns out you should just ask

Culture Amp says the best single indicator of employee churn is how workers respond to a question: Do they see themselves still working at the company in two years?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Smartphones may improve the speed of reference checking

Mobile devices have become an attractive opportunity for recruiters and not just due to texting capabilities alone.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Young workers may start as job hoppers, but stay put longer as they age

Workers born in the early 1980s held on average 7.8 jobs between ages 18 and 30, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2018

Almost half of millennials already opt for freelancing

Freelancers may outnumber other workers by 2027 or possibly sooner, a report from Upwork says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2018

Employers opt for telework, lower prereqs to find talent

Employers are increasingly focusing on skills, rather than degrees, according to a new study by The Conference Board.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

If resume lies are a reality, what's HR to do?

Per one estimate, 85% of resumes contain some form of exaggeration. Experts say HR should go back to the basics and focus on qualifications that really matter to fight the problem.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Recruiters say gender equality in hiring is improving

Respondents to a recent survey reported increased demand for women in C-suites, along with higher wages.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Better brand awareness leads to better recruitment potential

A new report from Glassdoor reminds businesses how important marketing their brand can be for acquiring and retaining top talent. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Talent acquisition remains a barrier to preparing for the 'future of work'

The Catalant report concludes that while companies are beginning to address these challenges, most are realizing that traditional ways of finding talent aren't working.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2018

LinkedIn launches video for employer pages

Companies can now use video on their pages, allowing them to better communicate their brand and corporate culture to job candidates.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Korn Ferry leads Forbes' list of top recruiting agencies in 2018

The firm has worked with 93% of the Fortune 100, and it took the top spot for both the executive search and professional search categories, Forbes said.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

How to reduce time-to-hire without sacrificing quality

In this tight labor market, the pressure is on for HR to hire quickly and effectively.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Negligent hiring, legal compliance are hiring pros' top concerns in 2018

The report echoes what others have said: Employers are under intense pressure to fill jobs quickly, but are finding it difficult to do so without risking a bad hire.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Regular communication during the hiring process is essential, feds say

By keeping candidates engaged and interested, employers can lower their risk of losing applicants to a competing employment offer.

By Lisa Burden • April 12, 2018

What you need to know about recruiting tech

The launch of job boards during the commercial internet's early days revolutionized the way we search for new careers and find quality talent. Today, a jumble of advanced technologies is poised to do the same.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2018

Young workers think job-hopping helps their careers, but execs aren't so sure

When asked what constitutes serial job-hopping over a 10-year span, executives said six job changes and professionals said five.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018