Talent: Page 194
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HR is 75% female and that's a problem, expert says
HR may suffer from the same "pink collar syndrome" that other people-oriented professions have, even as it becomes more strategic.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017 -
LinkedIn: Millennials more likely to swap industries than other generations
True to past research, millennials tend to rate themselves highest on technical proficiency.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Deep Dive
How can employers attract the best interns?
Experts share what it takes to appeal to interns and create a worthwhile learning experience.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Mobile job applications are up, but candidates still prefer desktop
A new report from Appcast reveals how to make the most of online job advertisement budgets.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
A majority of job seekers are irritated by complex job applications
The results of a new survey by Randstad show that needlessly complicated application processes turn job hunters off.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon Jobs Day: Why more than 20k showed up to apply
Thousands received offers by the end of the day. Amazon's benefits packages are a big reason for the turnout.
By Ryan Golden , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Immigration bill proposes skill-based point system — and large cuts
Trump said that bringing in fewer low-skilled immigrants will benefit the U.S. workforce, but experts are wary.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 3, 2017 -
BLS: Hiring was up in 2016, but still outpaced by job openings
The number of hires rose by 1.1%, increasing for the seventh consecutive year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Opioid crisis remains the latest barrier to hiring
Employers are reporting that job applicants fail workplace drug tests between 25% and 50% of the time.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017 -
More employees are specifically searching for flexible work, Indeed says
The popularity of flexible work may make the balancing act of managing telecommuters' productivity and engagement worth it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017 -
Amazon to hire 50K workers across 10 cities in nationwide job fair
It's part of Amazon's larger commitment to add 100,000 new jobs, most of them with an unusually generous benefits package.
By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2017 -
In the midst of the skills gap, workers with disabilities can be an untapped labor pool
A downtown Brooklyn company has a new take on diversity: most of its employees are blind.
By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Despite the recruitment tech revolution, human recruiters get a raise
But with a shifting job market and increasing automation, will this pattern of pay increases continue?
By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017 -
Most companies struggle to manage postings on multiple job boards
A new SAP survey shows recruiters still struggle with many of the same old issues, even with tech resources.
By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017 -
LinkedIn: 56% of candidates prefer to talk directly with a hiring manager
A brand new LinkedIn recruitment guide shares valuable insight into the mindset of today's best candidates.
By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017 -
EEOC: Employer refused to hire applicant 'nearing retirement'
Following a public hearing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ADEA, the EEOC seems to be making good on its commitment to stop ageism.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017 -
Virtual reality goes after unconscious bias
One startup in Australia wants to train employees to speak up when they see bias at work.
By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017 -
Price points for Google Hire platform released
The prices are based on employer size. Notably, the tech is made for those with fewer than 1,000 employees.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Acosta wants to 'streamline' occupational licensing regulations
The labor secretary says that one in 20 jobs required a license in 1950, compared with one in four today.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Global employee survey finds flexible work increasingly seen as top job choice
Among 19 countries surveyed, U.S. job candidates represented the highest proportion of those who said they wanted flexibility.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tracking innovation in job interviews, candidate screening
Newer tools like text-messaging based interviewing platforms could change recruitment as we know it.
By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017 -
Survey: One-third of companies struggle to hire talent, and profits are suffering
A National Association for Business Economics study for July 2017 shows that more companies are struggling for talent, which is damaging profitability.
By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017 -
Half of low-skill jobs in the US could be offshored or replaced by automation
A university study reveals that millions of U.S. workers are at risk of being displaced.
By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017 -
KPMG International report indicates increase in cognitive tech hiring
The study also reveals the importance of good managers to engage the rest of the talent base, especially as AI enters the space.
By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017 -
Study: 76% of US workers aren't worried about AI taking their jobs
Rather than fear automation, workers in the study say they'll focus on upgrading their skills.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2017