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

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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.

By HR Dive staff

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

Why employers need a management pipeline

A management pipeline has employees on-deck, ready to jump into a supervisory role for more reasons than to cover for a vacationing manager.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 23, 2018

Employers and workers at odds over retirement preparation

Most employers (72%) in a U.S. study believe workers don't think about retirement until it draws near, yet only 40% of workers say this is true.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2018

LinkedIn streamlines searches for recruiting, job-seeking products

The company will give HR the ability to make "one-click" decisions about potential candidates, while also making it easier for job seekers to find remote-work positions.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2018

Job seekers aren't willing to relocate for a new opportunity

As unlikely as it is for a worker to call a moving truck and skip town for a job, it's becoming more likely for companies to relocate to where their preferred talent pools live. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 2018

Google's Cloud Talent Solution matches job seekers with positions based on preference

Google has taken hold of two major trends in the recruiting world — the integration of tech into the candidate's experience and the recruiter's process. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Aug. 20, 2018

Tech, engineering positions are the top job choices for entry-level workers

The challenge for employers lies in attracting entry-level workers with potential by not only offering growth opportunities, but also offering benefits and perks they value.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 20, 2018

IT managers say wrong skills, interpersonal issues are signs of bad hires

Making a bad hire could mean replacement costs in the short-term — and potentially in the long-term, if those hires sow strife and malcontent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 20, 2018

How to add a human touch to your employer brand

Savvy candidates are looking past career pages, so HR must ensure that employers make the correct branding moves in every step of the recruitment process.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 16, 2018

Ink not a link to lower wages

Employers are growing to accept the millennial generation's affinity for tattoos, new research shows, and other former "red flags" are falling by the wayside as well.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 16, 2018

California Gov. OKs bill to mandate women on company boards

All publicly traded companies headquartered in the state must have at least one female board director by the end of 2019.

By Ryan Golden , Riia O'Donnell • Updated Oct. 1, 2018

Citgo's post-offer medical exam procedure violated ADA, feds say

The employer failed to conduct an individualized assessment and consider whether the applicant was able to perform the job functions with or without an accommodation, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 16, 2018

You've made a bad hire — what happens now?

Just because a manager is disappointed by a lackluster newbie doesn't mean he or she needs to be shown the door just yet.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 16, 2018

Women in financial services face harsher barriers than in other industries

More than half of women in the poll who work in financial services believe their diversity status kept them from advancing in their organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2018

To make a move on millennial jobseekers, businesses make the move downtown

Employers nestled in a more suburban setting can still appeal to the younger generations of employees.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 15, 2018

Most employers say they've passed on a candidate based on social media

Social media can be a helpful tool in the vetting process, but hiring managers need some guidelines to stay compliant.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 15, 2018

Survey: US adults think apprenticeships, not college, make them more employable

Employers strapped for workers may want to consider how the apprenticeship trend could shape how and who they hire.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2018

Employees answer candidates' FAQs using new video recruitment tool

Want to put a face to your recruitment efforts? That's the goal of Altru, a startup that recently raised $1.3 million in venture capital funding.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 9, 2018

Report: US employers opting to eliminate job requirements

Creativity and flexibility are a must in today's job market, and that has led some employers to reevaluate both their screening processes and job descriptions.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 9, 2018