Walmart announces preferential hiring for military spouses

Retail giant Walmart is focusing recruitment efforts on military spouses, who often have trouble staying employed due to transfers and relocations.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 15, 2018

Facebook tackles talent development with career advancement tools

Digital platforms like Facebook and Google have expanded into the employment space with tools for recruiting, job-matching and career advancement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 15, 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.

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Strong university ecosystems feed Amazon HQ2 fire

Amazon has to hire 50,000 employees for its new headquarters. Standing agreements with local governments on workforce development and a range of nearby universities can facilitate the process.

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 14, 2018

Just 25% of Americans hold their dream job, but only 12% yearn for the C-suite

Most respondents to a MidAmerica Nazarene University survey dream of working in entertainment, but men and women diverged on both salary and career priorities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2018

Career development, meaningful work are key drivers of employee value proposition

Conveying value is more critical now than ever as talent scarcity and retention become more problematic, a Mercer study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

Glassdoor unveils customized recruiting, branding website

Recruiting platforms are streamlining and tailoring the process, aiming to help employers make the best hiring choices.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

Foxconn denies plans to hire Chinese engineers for Wisconsin plant

The company initially said it would target students, veterans and workers from other states to fill 13,000 new positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

After #GoogleWalkout, Google CEO rolls out new sexual harassment policies

Among the changes, Google will end forced arbitration for incidents of sexual harassment and make employee care a core part of the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

Why employers need to build a brand advocacy program now

There's a fine line between stacking the deck and putting your best foot forward — but employers that rely on genuine employee attitudes will see the most success.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 8, 2018

Job seekers aren't sure how much employers are using AI

On top of external uncertainty, many companies are not adequately prepared for the changes AI can bring.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 8, 2018

Staffing agency sued for refusing to hire deaf candidate

A recruiter told him the agency, seeking a hire for a warehouse position, did not hire people who are deaf, the EEOC alleged.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 8, 2018

Eye tracking study shows recruiters look at resumes for 7 seconds

Recruiters look at resumes for longer when they feature simple layouts, with clear sections and heading titles.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 8, 2018

Monster names top employers for veterans

A majority of veterans in Monster's survey prefer to work for employers that have recruiters who are veterans and that offer onboarding specifically designed for veterans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2018

Almost half of HR leaders playing catch-up as the workplace embraces nontraditional workers

Old, traditional strategies for how work gets done will no longer meet an evolving labor force's needs, but will employers be ready for the change?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2018

Amazon splits HQ2 between NYC, Northern Virginia due to talent potential

Competitive pay, benefits and career opportunities will be even more important for other employers in the region.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Updated Nov. 13, 2018

3.7M have joined the freelancer workforce in the last 5 years

Freelancers may help fill in talent gaps, but HR will want to think carefully about how they relate to the traditional workforce and an organization at large.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

Unemployment hovers at 3.7%, but is a slowdown coming?

Job growth is usually a sign of a strong economy, but if the unemployment rate continues to slide, employers could find trouble.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

Mercer: Hiring talent for emerging global megacities is new challenge for employers

Megacities are reportedly on the rise. Will employers be ready with effective recruiting and hiring practices to meet employment demands?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2018

Retail workers want jobs that fit their lives, not the other way around

With companies looking at massive hiring projections this holiday season, the competition promises to be ferocious.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018

Feeding America CHRO discusses using company mission as a recruiting tool

Fulfilling the needs of 40 million hungry Americans takes effort, and employee well-being is critical, according to Matt Hayes.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018

Former employees, workforce returnees can be strong job candidates, BCG says

Recruiters have been searching high and low, making use of untapped pools to maintain a robust talent pipeline.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018

Job seekers are driving change with demands

The applicant market is turning the tables on recruiters, pushing them to improve the hiring experience for job seekers, a new SilkRoad and CareerBuilder survey shows.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2018

The typical 'digital nomad' is a Gen X woman, study shows

As more employers look to contingent workers to close the skills gap, they need to know who digital nomads are and how to work with them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 29, 2018

UC hospital system workers strike to protest outsourcing

The subject of outsourcing has become a hot-button issue, especially as the labor market continues to tighten. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 25, 2018

Recruitment scams on the rise in time for holiday hiring

Recruiters have been using tech to communicate with applicants and are working to hire more quickly than ever, making seasonal hiring a breeding ground for scams.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 25, 2018