Employers tell Congress of opioid crisis struggles, but next steps remain unclear

Some businesses say they're struggling to find workers who can pass a drug test, further exacerbating the skills gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2018

Despite tougher U.S. stance, demand for immigrant workers remains high

The majority of companies surveyed (70%) said that sourcing foreign national employees is important to their talent acquisition strategy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 16, 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.

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Uncommon.co is latest AI solution to enter recruiting space

Beta test runs with Lyft, Aflac and Gap yielded job candidates who were 12 times more likely to be invited to an interview, the company claims.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 15, 2018

Progressive joins list of companies banning salary history inquiries

As more state and local governments adopt salary history bans, some employers are eliminating the question company-wide.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 15, 2018

How will HQ2 impact hiring for the other employers in Amazon's next city?

Wherever HQ2 lands, the local economy is poised for a boon. But for employers, it may mean stiff competition when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 15, 2018

Supply won't meet demand for talent in STEM and trucking jobs, report says

Application software developers will be among the hardest positions to fill, with more than a quarter of a million vacancies predicted in the next eight years.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 15, 2018

Home Depot rolls out interview self-scheduling to fill more than 80K openings

Ahead of its springtime hiring rush, the big-box retailer joins the list of employers who are embracing digital innovation to keep pace with mobile-savvy applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2018

Employers should rethink zero-tolerance marijuana policies, outplacement firm says

In today's tight labor market, employers may want to consider whether their rules and testing policies are truly necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018

Reference checking: Are you in compliance with anti-discrimination laws?

It's easy to see how a busy hiring manager may not be focused on the risks of asking the wrong question of a job reference. But compliance can't fall to the wayside, writes Ray Bixler, president and CEO of SkillSurvey.

By Ray Bixler • Feb. 14, 2018

Don't blame it on the pipeline: How to make diverse recruiting part of your company's DNA

Companies generally recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, but actually creating one is a different story.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 14, 2018

Parenthood still penalizes women's earnings but not men's

The cost of childcare, coupled with the societal pressure to provide childcare, prompts women to take more time off compared to men, so a segment of employers is considering ways to make motherhood more affordable.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018

HR gives managers a 'no confidence' vote on explaining pay to workers

But managers think they are doing fine explaining pay decisions to employees, according to a PayScale report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018

LinkedIn: 2018 hiring is off to a strong start

It's too early to tell whether confidence in the new tax law drove January's robust hiring, the company says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018

Workers say they feel like they're sending resumes to a 'black box'

Job seekers rate personal contacts, as well as outreach methods like face-to-face meetings and phone calls, as more helpful in finding a job.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018

H-2B petitions may surge yet again for the second half of FY 2018

Already, the DOL has announced it won't issue H-2B visa certifications until Feb. 20 due to an unprecedented influx of applications.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018

Snap gave out huge stock rewards in order to snag top talent

The incentive amounted to 77% of Snap's net loss and more than three times the amount of revenue the company generated. Will it work long-term?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018

Spotify points to inclusion — not diversity alone — for employee satisfaction

Results of an internal survey revealed that 86% of workers were satisfied with the company's inclusion plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018

An impending perfect storm: The collision of the aging workforce, automation and income inequality

With a growing spread of generations at work and automation set to claim more jobs, Bain's new report asks: Is an economic collision on the horizon?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018

Aligning pay with the market may no longer be enough, says Randstad

Salaries have remained relatively stagnant in recent years, but could the tight labor market be changing that?

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 8, 2018

Online job ads up in January as demand for workers grows

Unsurprisingly, computer and math jobs were one area that saw large gains.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 8, 2018

Could blockchain bring the end of resume exaggeration?

The technology has the potential to revolutionize not only how employers hire, but how HR dedicates its bandwidth.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 8, 2018

Onboarding may be a 'pervasive pain point'

Nintex's examination of broken processes in the workplace asked why employees opted to leave their jobs and found that bad onboarding was a big reason.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2018

Employers are discussing salary earlier in the hiring process

Staffing firm Robert Half also reports that only 39% of workers negotiate pay, and those most likely to do so are young, male and living in New York.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2018

Labor shortages top the 2018 list of small business concerns

SMBs in manufacturing, construction, professional and communication services, and transportation have the biggest hiring goals in 2018, according to NFIB.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018

Half of employers plan to address the skills gap by improving the employee experience

Beating the competition for talent in 2018 begins in the workplace, said Randstad Sourceright's CEO in announcing a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2018