Candidates won't ignore bad branding

A strong company brand can give employers a leg up on the competition.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • June 25, 2018

Recruiters and managers are still looking in the mirror to make hiring decisions

Namely's 2018 Workplace Diversity Report shows 80% of men in the study have male bosses, while more than 50% of women report to other women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2018

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Internal candidate referrals raise issues about fairness and favoritism

Internal referrals drive hiring, but they sometimes suggest preferential treatment. Could anonymity solve the problem?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2018

St. Jude's tops list of students' 'dream employers'

Gen Z and millennial scholars are reportedly looking for security, purpose, a meaningful career and work-life balance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2018

Manufacturer pays $4.4M for carpal tunnel screening

Federal law generally allows employers to set physical qualifications for jobs as long as they are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

By Lisa Burden • June 22, 2018

Improve recruiting results by mining the data you already have

With a tight applicant market, it may be tempting to take swift, drastic measures. But it can be worthwhile to consider some key metrics first.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 21, 2018

WeWork pairs refugees with work and mentors

A grassroots movement at New York's WeWork location has grown to an international movement by the company to recruit, train and mentor refugees from around the world.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 21, 2018

EEOC offers feds tips for improving candidate diversity

In a report noting a lack of female public safety officers, the agency recommended the government begin outreach at the grade-school level and improve visibility of female recruiters.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 21, 2018

Effort to diversify Google workforce sees little progress, report says

The company hopes increased transparency will help diversify its workforce, but says it's aware that it also must create an inclusive culture.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 21, 2018

Google Hire update makes more functions 'one-click'

Hire's tools aim to eliminate basic administrative tasks and free up HR pros to plan recruitment and hiring strategies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2018

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

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