7 actions employers can take to address the skills gap

There simply aren't enough workers with the skills employers need — and that gap may only get worse. But proactive employers can take steps to future-proof their organizations.

By Pamela DeLoatch • March 26, 2018

Inside the perfect storm of problems that created the skills gap

From self-inflicted problems to external obstacles, employers are facing a range of issues that have all coincided to create a massive skills gap.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • March 26, 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

Trump signs $1.3T omnibus bill, raising H-2B visa cap and amending the FLSA

The spending bill averts another government shutdown and gives employers clarity on issues like tip pooling.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2018

LinkedIn's Top Companies show the power of employer brand

Best-in-class companies continue to attract employees, even when embroiled in controversy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

Demand for 2018 summer interns is up

With internship postings up but searches not quite following, competition for summer interns could be stiff.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

New LinkedIn feature lets job seekers get online referrals from connections

Referrals remain a favorite way for employers to recruit, as internally sourced hires tend to require fewer interviews.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Campus recruiting: The good, the bad and the ... discriminatory?

Employers across the country are awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit alleging that PwC's campus recruiting efforts amount to age discrimination, but there are a few steps to take in the meantime.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2018

Ad campaign targets H-1B hires and their employers

Ads running in San Francisco's public transit system are railing against tech companies that hire H-1B visa holders.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2018

#MeToo has employers seeking women for the C-suite

As more women are hired or promoted into executive positions, observers believe it will lead to a downsizing of the “bro culture” that has permeated some industries.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2018

Retail hiring is up, thanks to a home improvement boom

While natural disasters throughout the country may have contributed somewhat to those numbers, the real estate market may have played an even larger role.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2018

70% of employers are GDPR-ready, but concerns about hiring remain

Employers who want to compete globally need to know what the GDPR requires, but even those unaffected at the moment may soon find themselves in need of a data ethics program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Mercer, WorkMarket announce contingent workforce management platform

The partnership is the latest in the HR tech and consultancy space to focus on the growing freelance market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

H-1B premium processing for 2018 cap season suspended

The suspension is supposed to last until Sept. 10, 2018. In the meantime, USCIS will continue to accept premium petitions that are not reserved for FY19.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2018

Cybersecurity is struggling with diversity, but workers say mentorships could help

While minority representation within the field is slightly higher than the overall workforce, minorities are in lower-level positions and are paid less than their peers, according to an (ISC)² report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Individuals with disabilities are re-entering the workforce after years of decline

Employers who are committed to diversity and inclusion — and those facing a serious talent gap — are increasingly looking to this historically untapped talent pool.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

HR departments that focus on branding receive more recruitment funding

The recruitment function is moving toward a marketing model as more employers realize their brand affects their ability to acquire top talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

In a tight labor market, more employers are rethinking recruiting 'red flags'

Things that used to disqualify candidates, like shorter tenures and resume gaps, are getting a second look.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

Will Hollywood's inclusion rider movement spread to the rest of business?

If anything, HR may need to be prepared for candidate questions surrounding inclusion and diversity practices at their company.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

Report projects little change in hiring going into Q2 2018

Leisure and hospitality employers anticipate the biggest hiring increases in Q2, according to ManpowerGroup.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

Volvo is rebuilding its brand through acquihiring

The company is looking to reposition itself in the market by acquihiring tech talent to drive innovation.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

US workers seeing how their pay stacks up against their CEOs' for the first time

The first round of published pay ratios mandated by the Dodd-Frank disclosure requirement are now available.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

H-2B visa shortage has employers scrambling to find summer help

At the center of the debate about H-2Bs is whether American workers will pick up the seasonal jobs left open by a lack of visas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2018

3 steps for maximizing the efficiency of your multi-channel workforce

Leading companies treat external workers as the valued contributors they are, particularly in today’s tight labor market.

By Stephen Spears and Mikael Lindmark • March 13, 2018

Infosys hires 2,500 Americans to fill tech jobs once held by visa holders

That Infosys has opted to invest directly in U.S. talent initiatives shows how strong the pushback against the H-1B program has become.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

US gains 313K jobs in February, the largest number since July 2016

Unemployment rates saw little change in February, with the noteworthy exception of African-American unemployment, which declined to 6.9%.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018