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Unemployment rate climbed to 4% in January
The latest jobs report shows that it's still a candidate's market; the need for businesses to retain talent has never been greater, one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Hiring managers plan to lean more heavily on staffing agencies
A recent study also revealed that 40% of employers keep recruitment efforts in-house to save money.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019 -
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TrendlineA deep dive on mental health at work
There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.
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Half of retail, hospitality workers still deal with paper schedules
Miscommunication and scheduling inconsistencies can drive down employee engagement, affecting a company’s bottom line.
By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Study: 93% of CFOs struggle to find talent
Respondents said it can take a month or more to fill some finance and accounting positions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How to fire employees compassionately
It's important that terminated employees be able to leave with their dignity, experts say.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Wounded Warrior Project vets report declining unemployment
Employers are realizing they can source good talent among veterans — including those who sustained disabling injuries during their service.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Mandatory wage reporting shrinks gender-based pay gaps, study shows
The research also found that reporting on pay gaps led Danish businesses to hire and promote more women.
By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Automation prompting employers to hire more human workers
The focus on robots eliminating jobs distracts from the real issue, a ManpowerGroup executive said.
By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Foxconn's 'incredible' factory plan in jeopardy
The Apple supplier told Reuters the potential shift is due to the steep cost of manufacturing in the U.S., where labor expenses are comparatively high.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Organizational culture should promote a 'learn-it-all' message, Microsoft exec says
Culture fit is no longer an afterthought for employers and candidates — it's a major hiring consideration.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Starbucks gets high marks for equity efforts, but work remains, report says
Eliminating bias in the workplace is a continuous process that goes beyond a one-time diversity training session.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Healthcare jobs are the most in-demand this year
Like many other fields, demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals has been rapidly outpacing supply — but for some positions, pay remains low.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Labor market tightens, but 'abrupt' wage growth unlikely
Information from the states doesn't necessarily reflect large wage-growth trends, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 31, 2019 -
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DHS finalizes new H-1B lottery, registration rules
The agency said it expects the change to increase the number of individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions selected for processing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Opinion
Landing the best candidates without asking for salary history
HR pros have a few options for acclimating to the new salary history bans, writes Jennifer Maynard, HR manager at Innovative Employee Solutions.
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A 'competitive' salary now includes benefits, perks
Generous benefits can make employers more competitive, a new Randstad report says, but better pay remains the real deal-maker.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
CEOs' concerns about skills gaps put pressure on talent pros
Execs in a PwC survey said the gap is particularly acute in data analytics and AI, leaving employers struggling to corral data into useable intelligence.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Most workers with high emotional intelligence are working low-wage jobs
As digital disruption transforms the workplace, employees who have strong levels of emotional intelligence may find themselves highly valued.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Soft skills, harassment prevention and flexibility will define 2019
A LinkedIn survey of 5,000 talent professionals indicates some employers are evolving to meet employee expectations for the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Recent shutdown sends federal workers job hunting
Washington is already bracing for Amazon's arrival — a move that's predicted to cost the government substantial tech talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Some ADEA protections don't cover applicants, 7th Cir. rules
In an 8-4 decision, the court held the 'plain language' of the law's disparate impact provisions make it clear they don't apply to external applicants.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2019 -
SHRM launches new hiring pledge — but Koch involvement draws backlash
While members largely supported the movement to hire those with criminal backgrounds, the partnership brought scrutiny and #fixitSHRM tweets.
By Kathryn Moody • Updated Jan. 29, 2019 -
#Valuable launches disability inclusion campaign at WEF
The campaign aims to challenge businesses that claim to be diverse, yet exclude workers with disabilities from their definition of diversity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Private-sector workers wouldn't swap their less secure jobs for one with the government
Nearly half of respondents said the shutdown affected their employees' morale and 31% said it impacted employees' productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Managers say immigration policies are affecting tech hiring
Additionally, one in four developers said that strict policies have discouraged them or someone they know from applying to jobs in the U.S.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019
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