US unemployment rate takes another dip to 3.8% in May

Finding candidates to fill jobs will be a major challenge for employers if the unemployment rate continues to drop, as some economists predict.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2018

Is it time to look to foreign workers to fill the skills gap?

Hiring foreign workers can be a lengthy and expensive process, but the payoff can be significant.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 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

Amid a period of growth, executive recruiters turn to AI

The executive staffing industry is reporting significant growth, with tech promising to drive that growth even further.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 2018

Winning the talent war: How innovation attracts and retains employees

In the digital age, constant innovation and reinvention are keys to survival — not just fodder for the next quarterly earnings meeting.

By Alex Goryachev • May 31, 2018

Can a branded employee experience improve talent acquisition?

Bad press and poor online reviews can hamper recruiting efforts, but employers that stay ahead of the curve may be better poised to attract and retain workers.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 2018

Employers' use of temporary, contract workers continues to increase

The use of contingent workers continues to grow at a rate some say is moving faster than employers can adjust. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 31, 2018

EEOC investigating Intel layoffs for age discrimination

The agency's Seattle office is looking into whether the 10,000 global job cuts the company made violated the ADEA, The Wall Street Journal reported.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2018

More than 80% of workers are open to new job opportunities

Keeping new hires from leaving within 90 days has proven challenging for HR, according to Jobvite, so a continuous engagement process may be necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Candidate experience tops recruiters' priority list

Better technology will be key in creating stronger experiences, but recruiters are still hesitant about adoption, a Montage survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

An employment upheaval may be in store, with automation charting the course

Government and business are increasingly teaming up to prepare for the future of work, hoping to remain competitive and prepare workers for this expected wave of automation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Summer shifts and wages are up as employers compete for talent

However, as a microcosm of the current employment situation, companies that rely on seasonal workers through H-2B visas might not be as lucky.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2018

Is your career page accessible?

The ADA requires that application and interview processes be accessible to applicants with disabilities. But what does that look like?

By Jennifer Carsen • May 29, 2018

Third-party assistance can give midsize companies a boost in competition for talent

Outside expertise embedded internally could give smaller companies the ability to attract higher quality candidates, according to Randstad.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2018

Recruiters, hiring managers in the tech industry still experience strategic differences

At the same time, the two groups seemed to agree on one important point: skills-based hiring is here to stay.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 24, 2018

San Diego works to give its employers a leg up in recruiting

The city joins a growing list of governments offering employers free resources to aid them in the war for talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 24, 2018

Is your recruitment team ready for AI?

Many recruiters say they use some form of AI technology, but what does that really mean? And what does it look like?

By Riia O'Donnell • May 24, 2018

For better interviews, skip the conference room

In a recent survey, many hiring professionals said they don't think the traditional interview can screen for soft skills.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 24, 2018

Worker shortage driving skilled-labor recruiting bonuses

Bonuses range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $3,000 for a supervisor who can tap other labor sources.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2018

Kaiser Permanente internship program takes top spot in Indeed rankings

Interns at top programs, including those at Disney and Walgreens, have a few things in common: they're paid and allowed to do work that regular employees would.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2018

California announces 'record number' of active apprentices

The state is expected to reach near 100,000 apprentices enrolled by 2020.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 22, 2018

More than a quarter of Glassdoor applications are for jobs outside the applicant's metro area

Of the top 10 destination cities for job seekers on Glassdoor, four were located on the West Coast.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2018

Staffing company sued for complying with clients' race, sex preferences

EEOC has made clear that client preference is no defense to discrimination charges.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 21, 2018

Social media use at work raises productivity but lowers retention

Employers might need to worry less about social media distracting workers and more about it stealing them away to other jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 21, 2018

Businesses prepare for the worst as H-2B shortages hit close to home

A story playing out in cafes in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is hitting a range of industries across the U.S.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 21, 2018

Employees receptive to co-workers with criminal records, study says

About 82% of managers said the quality of work done by employees with criminal records was on par with or better than other workers, according to SHRM and the Charles Koch Institute.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2018