Talent: Page 193


  • Despite current immigration policy, 78% of Americans welcome high-skilled foreign nationals

    While the administration has expressed interest in a merit-based system, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering rules that would complicate the process.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2019
  • Talent pros are integral to business growth, study says

    Workforce concerns appear poised to dominate the HR landscape in 2019, putting talent leaders in the spotlight.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2019
  • Trendline

    A 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.

    By HR Dive staff
  • Deep Dive

    Why recruiters are 'screening in,' not out

    In today's tight job market, recruiters have to find the value in each candidate — even if they don't meet a company's immediate needs.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 28, 2019
  • Employees don't have to follow in their bad boss' footsteps

    Employees with a "strong moral identity" in one study were more likely to psychologically distance themselves from bad managerial behaviors.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2019
  • Cost to train 1.4M displaced US workers could exceed $34B

    Neither public- nor private-sector entities will be able to upskill all at-risk workers due to costs outweighing economic returns.

    By Jan. 25, 2019
  • Workers say onboarding is often more painful than a bad date

    Some have a truly bad experience; 1 in 10 new hires reported their company forgot it was their first day on the job entirely.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 25, 2019
  • More women took CEO spots in 2018 compared to 2017, but not by much

    Despite women's gains as company heads in 2018, the number of female CEOs in Fortune 500 companies dropped by 25% last year.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 25, 2019
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    Survey: People can't find the jobs they want because they lack the skills they need

    If job seekers aren't finding jobs in a labor market that gives them an edge, there's a good chance their skills are becoming outdated.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2019
  • Talent shortage emerging as a top risk for organizations

    Employers might need to adjust staffing solution strategies to include training, a Gartner report reveals.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2019
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    One-third of US, UK workers not confident in their skills, survey finds

    More than half said they have a co-worker who isn't qualified to perform the work he or she is assigned either, according to the Docebo survey.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 24, 2019
  • Opinion

    Understanding the link between behavioral science and employee recognition

    Implementing an employee recognition program that actually shapes behavior and improves culture requires careful planning, writes Chris Dornfeld, head of Maritz Employee Experience.

    By Chris Dornfeld • Jan. 24, 2019
  • Americans now less biased about sexual orientation, race — but not weight

    Research has shown that in the workplace, obese employees are stereotyped as "lazy, unmotivated, unintelligent, sloppy and lacking willpower."

    By Lisa Burden • Jan. 24, 2019
  • Engagement begins before day one

    Top talent professionals are more likely to engage new hires during the onboarding process, the survey found.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 2019
  • Is the government shutdown a private-sector recruiting opportunity?

    Shutdowns may make a career in the private sector look stable and lucrative, according to Payscale.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2019
  • Starbucks Mexico opens 2nd store run by older workers

    Employers can boost diversity and inclusion initiatives by turning to overlooked groups in their organizations.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2019
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    Union membership remains largely unaffected by Janus

    The decision hasn't devastated public-sector unions yet; the national rate of union membership declined by only 0.2% in 2018.

    By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 22, 2019
  • Ex-Facebook engineer reveals company's ongoing D&I struggles

    A Facebook spokesperson told CNBC that the company has "clear policies" about how people should treat each other at work.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019
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    Diversity, inclusion take center stage at NRF

    Executives from Ikea, P&G, Bonobos, Rebecca Minkoff and other brands share their thoughts on achieving equality in the workplace.

    By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 22, 2019
  • 94% of employers would rehire former workers, but only half of them would apply

    In a tight labor market, recruiters are turning to less traditional talent groups — including ex-employees.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019
  • Talent, recession worries plague CEOs

    The C-suite doesn't expect a reprieve from the employee-driven labor market and months of low unemployment any time soon.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    Why are your top performers leaving?

    The best employees at any organization carry a lot of the work load and the weight when it comes to morale — but they can be driven away by neglect.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019
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    62% of workers would relocate for a new job, survey finds

    Relocation assistance could be the perk that helps employers attract top, faraway talent.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2019
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    A talent gap persists in tech, even as headcount plans grow

    The gap may hinder business growth in some areas in the coming decade.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2019
  • Soft skills top employer wish lists, despite automation's rise

    Critical thinking, communication, creativity and other soft skills are in demand but not always easy to find.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer

    Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.

    By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 17, 2019