What you need to know about recruiting tech

The launch of job boards during the commercial internet's early days revolutionized the way we search for new careers and find quality talent. Today, a jumble of advanced technologies is poised to do the same.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2018

Young workers think job-hopping helps their careers, but execs aren't so sure

When asked what constitutes serial job-hopping over a 10-year span, executives said six job changes and professionals said five.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 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

ICE continues crackdown, arresting 97 in meatpacking plant raid

The Trump administration said it would be "quadrupling" worksite visits, especially in the food industry — and so far, it appears to be making good on that promise.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2018

To find success with video, keep an eye on the candidate experience

Recruiters are increasingly adopting video for screening, interviewing and branding efforts. But as the tech improves, it's important not to lose sight of the person on the other end.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2018

Recruiting tech: The best is yet to come

From AI to big data, there are some big things happening in the recruiting tech space. But the real game-changers may be just a few more months away.

By Lisa Burden • April 9, 2018

Are Google, Facebook and others poised to disrupt recruiting?

Some big tech names are starting to move in on job boards' territory while others, like Salesforce, have been notably absent.

By Lisa Burden • April 9, 2018

Is your recruiting process mobile optimized?

Smartphones are opening the door for possibilities not yet imagined. If you haven't created one yet, now is the time for a mobile recruiting strategy.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2018

H-1B cap met in 5 days even with application roadblocks

Demand for visas has not decreased, even as the application process has become more rigorous.

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2018

Job growth slows, but workers with disabilities make noteworthy employment gains

One positive outcome of the tight labor market is that recruiters are broadening their pool of applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 9, 2018

Target settles background check lawsuit for $3.7M

The retailer also agreed to revamp the hiring process that the suit claimed disproportionately hurt African-American and Latino job applicants.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

3 candidate contacts may be the 'magic number' for best response rate

Persistence appears to pay off in recruiting, but it's only part of the equation, a study by Lever reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Nike 'failing to gain traction' in diversity hires

The athleticwear giant is working through some issues in order to square its reality with brand identity, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2018

Citing nondiscrimination policy, LGBTQ center defends new non-LGBTQ CEO

As courts begin to find that federal law protects individuals from discrimination based on factors like homosexuality, some ask whether heterosexuality will be protected, too.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 5, 2018

25 companies that are 'hiring like crazy,' according to Glassdoor

The companies list a wealth of jobs from seasonal customer service reps, medical personnel, IT in almost every category, sales reps and beyond.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 5, 2018

Hilton Hotels to upgrade staff spaces to improve the employee experience

As employers realize that workspaces are important to hourly employees' engagement, more attention is being paid to these physical spaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

The more candidates know about their organization, the longer they stay on the job

A transparent recruiting and hiring process can be as effective as any other strategy in improving retention, a Glassdoor study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2018

East Coast receives more H-1B visa approvals than Silicon Valley

While the tech hub barely cracked Pew's top 10 list of visa approvals, it is reportedly most in need of highly skilled workers — and also takes quite a bit of political heat for its H-1B usage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2018

Demand for diversity and inclusion experts is on the rise

According to new research, the amount of diversity and inclusion postings​, as a segment of all postings, are 35% higher​ than in the previous two years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2018

Airlines and police departments fight a skills gap of their own

In both cases, an aging workforce is the main culprit, with many seasoned pilots and law enforcement personnel set to retire.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 29, 2018

Recruiter must pay former employer $2.7M, court says

A legal recruiter has been ordered to repay her salary plus attorney fees for allegedly stealing Major, Lindsey & Africa trade secrets and aiding the competition.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 29, 2018

Why one school's attempt to solve the skills gap can be an example to others

To address ever-growing enrollment and high teacher turnover, Polk County School District in Florida has created a plan to address its skills gap.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 29, 2018

'The resume is dead,' experts say — but what will replace it?

Recruiters have tried to kill the resume for years now, and still, reports of its death remain exaggerated. Is this decade different?

By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2018

Google Hire to reconnect recruiters with former applicants

Remember that highly qualified candidate you didn't hire? Well, now might be the time for a talent recall.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2018

Indeed to post employer diversity and inclusion ratings

Fairygodboss and InHerSight will provide reviews and ratings by women for women, and Comparably will post employers' diversity scores on Indeed company pages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Tweaked policies wreaking havoc on the H-1B application process

The specificity of the information requested will spark additional requests for evidence and, in turn, visa petition denials.

By Naomi Eide • March 27, 2018