With $85K median salary, 'HR manager' cracks Glassdoor's top 5 jobs

Tech jobs, however, remain the fastest-growing, most in-demand occupations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2018

H-2B application processing changes to 'first come, first served'

DOL says the shift will preserve caps and prevent the delays that wreaked havoc in seasonal industries last year.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 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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Training programs give ex-prisoners a chance at landing a job

Leaders see an opportunity — thanks to a competitive job market — for employers to consider one of the largest overlooked talent pools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

Johnson & Johnson takes top spot for employer brand strategy

Employers are increasingly focused on improving the employee experience — and communicating that experience through their brand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2018

Detroit bumped off Amazon's 'HQ2' short list due to talent deficiency

The hoopla around the retail giant's next headquarters reflects the growing interconnectedness between employers and the cities in which they may work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2018

Your employees are leaving because they're bored

One-third of professionals in a Korn Ferry study say they're on the market again because they want a new challenge — not because of their salary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2018

Amazon bans salary history inquiries

As more state and local governments ban pay history questions, some employers are opting to preemptively prohibit such inquiries internally.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2018

Trump's immigration policies prove problematic for global employers

Companies are growing concerned about travel bans and long waits for visa approvals, especially as international business expands.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 19, 2018

AI in recruitment isn't a prediction — it's already here

For the most part, AI and machine learning are taking the grunt work off HR's plate, though experts say that's not the extent of what's possible.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2018

Looking to diversify STEM fields, tech companies host 'SheTech Explorer Day'

The one-day event is part of a larger movement pushing for "continual integration" of STEM careers into girls' lives.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2018

To find employees, Google plans to train — and then poach — competitors' workers

Google is subsidizing the cost of 10,000 Coursera classes to upskill IT professionals.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2018

Staffing firms remain optimistic for 2018

Concerns about automation, politics and digital staffing platforms continue to loom in the sector, however.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2018

Employees want rewards accessible online and immediately

Such incentives can be a key way to build brand loyalty — an increasingly important aspect of HR and employee engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2018

The best tech workplaces noted for inclusivity, respect for individuality

Absent from the list are some of the biggest names in the industry — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, among others.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2018

Looking for a blockchain professional? Suddenly, so is everyone else

Upwork, a freelancing firm, posted 2,200 blockchain-related job openings in the fourth quarter of last year. It had 96 such posts a year ago.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018

76% of HR leaders say their onboarding processes go underutilized

Respondents to a Kronos study were more likely to focus on administrative details, like new hire paperwork, than strategic development and training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2018

NC State researchers find causal link between diversity and innovation

A diverse workforce can better develop innovative products and services, according to their study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2018

ATD: Mentoring programs boost retention, engagement rates

The organization recommends employers start with a pilot program to test formal mentoring in their workplaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018

California turns to PSAs to attract new teachers

The campaign focuses on the rewards of the career, a potentially effective recruiting approach in light of employees' demands for meaningful work.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

Recruiters are moving on from the traditional interview

Instead, video interviews, job auditions and even virtual reality assessments are gathering momentum, a new report by LinkedIn says.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

iCIMS acquires TextRecruit, pointing to mobile's power in recruitment tech

As companies shift their processes to meet demands of the applicant pool, texting seems a natural progression.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

In the hunt for soft skills, employers look to personality tests

Experience and credentials are critical to performance, but many employers have determined that they're not the only arbiters of success.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 11, 2018

USCIS 'not considering' change to H-1B extensions

Still, the uncertainty of the program's direction is forcing some companies to review their business model in case of significant changes.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2018

Report: DOL's characterization of e-commerce may exaggerate retail industry job losses

Government agencies like DOL haven't altered their analysis to account for online retailers like Amazon, an economic strategist told The Wall Street Journal.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

High turnover, low unemployment are impeding hiring plans

Employers are looking to hire both full-time and contingent workers in 2018, a CareerBuilder survey shows, but they'll have several hurdles to overcome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018