Small business job growth slowed in 2017, even as wages increased

Employers in the hospitality and leisure industry faced a particularly steep decline, according to a new year-end analysis.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Prepping for the H-1B hiring cycle: New administration, new rules

Changes to the visa program are impacting employers trying to tap international talent, and businesses need to prepare now.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 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

Cloud, statistical analysis experience top LinkedIn's most in-demand 'hard skills'

Analysts also reported a demand for soft skills such as leadership, collaboration and time management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018

Workers over 65 projected to be the fastest-growing workforce segment

Management has more than its fair share of older workers, proof that skills and knowledge pay off over time — but a brain drain may be ahead.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018

10 trends that will shape HR in 2018

As a new year begins, trends in upskilling, compliance, benefits and more are poised to change how HR departments work.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Jan. 3, 2018

DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card

The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 2, 2018

Employers struggling to fill a record 6M job openings

Experts debate whether the tax cuts recently passed by Congress will help companies much with the labor shortage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018

Bojangles' settles gender identity discrimination charge

The fast-food chain insisted that an employee, who presents as a woman, “behave and groom” in ways that are stereotypically male because she was born male.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 29, 2017

Noncompete agreements reduce salaries, fuel relocations

Study results show that in states where noncompete agreements are strongly enforced, salaries for covered workers are reduced for up to eight years, even if they aren't changing jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 28, 2017

Sustainability benefits: A people, planet and profit business strategy

CSR and sustainability are inseparable in businesses that champion people and the environment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 26, 2017

Big companies caught using job ads on Facebook to exclude older workers

Using a technique called "microtargeting," Verizon, Amazon and other companies — including Facebook — are running job ads that only young people can see.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017

H-2B visa cap met, nearly a month earlier than last year

The federal government made additional visas available in FY2017 to address understaffing, but many employers said it was too little, too late.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017

Staffing firm use remained steady in Q3 2017

The skills gap continues to confound employers, however, including those that hire temporary and contract workers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 21, 2017

Diversity, AI and branding remain top recruiting trends

The HR department of the future will be as brand-based as marketing, some experts believe. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 21, 2017

At SpaceX, a good resume won't make you an out-of-this-world candidate

The aerospace company wants to see three key qualities from candidates aside from their list of accomplishments.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 21, 2017

Blockchain: What is it and how is HR using it?

If you don't know what blockchain is, you're in good company. Find out how it works and what it can do for HR professionals. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 21, 2017

Tech companies go back to college, design their own courses for students

Be it out of frustration or foresight, top tech names like Microsoft and Linux are partnering with local colleges and taking a direct part in designing courses.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017

Retailers that keep staffing low risk losing customers and sales

Employers could reach most of their sales goals if they focused on employees' value to customers, one expert says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017

Final tax reform bill includes leave, benefits changes

While some deductions for benefits were scrapped, employers gained a tax credit for paying workers while they're out on FMLA leave.

By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Dec. 21, 2017

Contract workers tend to be experienced, highly educated and ambitious

LinkedIn's study found that 73% of contractors have advanced degrees and qualifications, compared to 45% of LinkedIn members who don't identify as contract workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017

All together now: Around the world, company orchestras unite co-workers

Playing in and organizing a company orchestra builds camaraderie and mirrors team building skills at work, executives say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017

CEOs say top job candidates know what companies are all about

Which begs the question: What are candidates reading about your organization in online reviews from current and former employees?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017

Trump administration plans to end H-1B rule allowing spouses of visa holders to work

The entire visa program is in jeopardy and potentially impacts not only the working individuals but their U.S.-born children.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2017

LinkedIn: US hiring grew 10% in 2017

Areas like Salt Lake City and Philadelphia are struggling to mitigate a deficit of talent, however.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 14, 2017