More women are studying computer science, but will the tech industry make room?

The field should soon have more diverse talent pools from which to hire. But it remains to be seen whether it will make the necessary changes to advance and retain women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018

Fewer employers opting to test for marijuana use

Legalization, combined with a tight labor market, has driven some employers to rethink their drug testing policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 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

Businesses and government seek to remove barriers to hiring ex-convicts

Those barriers persist long after the handcuffs come off, but a chance to work could be the answer to both a better life and the current labor shortage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2018

GM's top HR official, in unusual move, exits after just 8 months

Jose D. Tomas' departure from GM's top HR spot comes amid intense competition for talent among U.S. automakers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2018

Is campus recruiting ageist? One group of employees says yes

PwC faces a lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against older job candidates by recruiting on college campuses and school-affiliated job sites.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018

New Facebook tool aims for local hiring markets

Applicants are able to find local positions via the jobs board and can create, edit and submit an application from their smartphone.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

How one startup found success with quirky recruitment tactics

When clothing retailer Betabrand needed a website designer, it did so by making its homepage as ugly as possible.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

Many hiring managers fail to check references, credentials

Recent survey results could mean that managers are relying on HR to screen candidates — or that a tight labor market paired with a time crunch has them taking shortcuts.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

4 things HR leaders need to know when 'acquihiring' talent

As skilled tech employees become more difficult to find, companies will need to get used to acquihiring and the necessary cultural due diligence that comes with it.

By Mike Amiot and Mike Hughes • March 1, 2018

Remote hiring has exploded — but why haven't remote work policies?

"Big companies are operating in the same mode as in the 20th century, but how managers work with their teams has changed rapidly," Upwork CEO Stephane Kasriel told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018

Tech firm diversity survey marked by conflicting results

A majority of those in the tech industry say they've worked in a diverse department — yet 45% also agree that the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018

Men are leaving the workforce in droves, but upskilling can help

The demands of the labor market are rapidly changing, and automation has rendered the skills of many less-educated workers obsolete, according to one economist.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018

Hiring, labor costs top challenges for mid-market execs

Results from an annual survey by JPMorgan Chase & Co. also show that 76% of mid-market firms plan to raise wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018

Work opportunities are fractured along gender, race, class lines, EPI report says

New study affirms that joblessness hits black men without degrees hardest and most often.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018

Trump administration tightens restrictions on H-1B contractors

To justify visa holders' legitimacy of employment, employers "must provide contracts and itineraries for employees" that work at third-party worksites.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 23, 2018

Job switching is at a record high, ADP says

A new report shows that workers in retail, food service, and arts and entertainment are the most likely to move.

By Kate Tornone , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 22, 2018

How to ensure the human touch isn't lost in the digital recruiting revolution

In an applicant market, employers can't afford to leave workers facing an antiseptic hiring process devoid of real contact.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 22, 2018

LinkedIn to show 'Salary Insights' on each job posting

The insights will offer employers more control over the information displayed, further pushing salary transparency.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 22, 2018

To cope with the skills gap, recruiters may need to lower their expectations

The days of having your recruitment cake and eating it too are over, economists at The Conference Board suggest. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 22, 2018

Your no-poach 'gentlemen's agreement' may carry a prison sentence

The federal government says it's stepping up enforcement against no-poaching and wage-fixing agreements, and HR professionals could face serious consequences.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 22, 2018

ADP, ZipRecruiter team up to help small businesses compete for talent

As more big names realize the potential market in SMBs, ADP has upped its acquisition game.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018

After salary, workers most likely to consider PTO, culture when weighing offers

Just over a quarter of respondents to an Accountemps survey cited paid time off/vacation time as the biggest factor in a job offer, but many workers leave vacation days on the table.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018

Alcohol as a company perk might deter recent college grads

New research suggests that job seekers are analyzing the smallest details in an organization's culture, even perks like drinking at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018

The best way to break up with your candidates

The interview process can be fruitful as long as each candidate is treated with respect and leaves feeling good, even if they aren’t offered the position.

By Liron Panaczuk • Feb. 22, 2018

Employers may find tough competition for highly-skilled independent workers

The population of independent workers has grown 62% since 2011, according to a new MBO Partners report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2018