Unemployment dips below 4%; wages inch up

The unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since 2000, illustrating just how limited breathing room is within the talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2018

Acute skills shortage could impede US business growth by 2030

If the talent gap stalls growth as predicted, employers will need to act quickly to shore up talent pipelines.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 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

Union Pacific to offer $20K in hiring bonuses for train crew members

Leading companies are beginning to realize the need to offer even entry-level candidates incentives to join and stay on board.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Background check best practices: Balancing the law with business needs

Employers understandably feel a need to conduct some level of background screening. But the requirements can be confusing — and they can vary from one town to the next.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Why grads choose one job offer over another

Recent graduates are so in demand, some are fielding multiple offers before they don their cap and gown. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

CareerBuilder teams up with Google to improve job search

Google and other major players are poised to disrupt the recruitment process, but the real reach of these tools remains to be seen.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Diversity and inclusion efforts in tech have stalled due to 'diversity fatigue'

According to an Atlassian study, workers in Silicon Valley and across the U.S. are tired of talking about D&I and frustrated by slow or non-existent change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2018

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

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