Drug addiction is driving 20% of men out of the workforce

Research from economist Paul Krueger shows labor depression was greatest in areas were opioids are most often prescribed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017

H-2B visa rollback leaves summer employers with shortages

The Trump administration has made an effort to decrease the amount of allotted visas in order to encourage companies to hire American.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Skype introduces new in-conference code editor to test interviewees' skills

Skype Interviews allows recruiters to add a video call atop a coding interview to test candidate skills in real time.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

It's time for employers to rebrand STEM careers

It's not just about connecting with employees that have the right skills; employers must appeal to people of diverse backgrounds to find the right talent.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

STEM jobs remained among hardest to fill in Q2 2017

Truck drivers and retail logistics personnel were also hard to find, however. The numbers paint a good picture of the range of talent shortages present in the U.S. right now.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

US women's workforce participation declined 3% since 2000

An op-ed in The New York Times blames a lack of federal paid leave and lack of access to flexible work arrangements, among other trends.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

Study: One-quarter of millennials fear robots taking their jobs

A recent study of younger workers in the tech sector offers insight into how the newly dominant workforce population views automation and position transience. 

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 6, 2017

Low employment figures force employers to turn to high-tech tools for hiring

August unemployment stats remained low. In a job seeker's market, how can employers keep up?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017

Robert Half: Candidates want more than cash from a job offer

Money is still vital in today's job market, but not the sole driver that seals the deal.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017

Millennials feel boomer and Gen X bosses are blocking their progress

Millennials are looking for opportunities to learn new skills and create career development plans — and not all leaders are accommodating that need.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017

Hospitality industry mimics Uber's on-demand model to hire fill-ins

The gig economy might help the hospitality industry adjust to H-2B visa shortages and economic downturns, which hit the industry the hardest.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 1, 2017

Mid-market firms hit hard by talent shortages

A new Brookings Institution report indicates mid-market healthcare firms have it especially rough.

By Tess Taylor , Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2017

Facing worker shortages, the Midwest's hospitality industry hopes for immigration reform

An updated immigration system could help fill labor gaps, a Chicago Council on Global Affairs expert says.

By Tess Taylor , Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017

Lever, Microsoft Office 365 integrate to improve employee experience

The integration will enable faster communication as well as faster responses when dealing with candidates.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 31, 2017

Damage control: Recruiting talent when your brand has been tarnished

A company's reputation can affect whether candidates accept job offers, or whether they even apply in the first place.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 31, 2017

Computer science ranked highest paying field of study in the US

The major boasts a median total compensation of $92,300, a LinkedIn analysis found. Tech positions also ranked among the highest-paying entry- and mid-level jobs.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 31, 2017

In the race to respond to automation, apprenticeships may lead the way

How can employers address the need for reskilling on such a massive level?

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2017

Employers create homey workplaces to attract and please millennials

Is a workplace that looks like home enough to make millennials stay?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017

Automation can free up HR, but where do you draw the line?

Though HR professionals are glad to hand over time-consuming tasks to bots, true efficiency requires a human touch.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017

Startup using AI to match tech talent with employers

Leap.ai maps an individual's skills and experiences and matches them to the "demands and culture" of potential employers.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 28, 2017

Starbucks connects deaf baristas, customers with new aprons

An employee reports that her relationship with customers has drastically improved now that they know she is deaf.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017

Hackers set out to scam young job seekers with fake ads

Personal information is often the target, and people under age 35 are especially vulnerable, according to a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017

Ex-convicts get their own social networking career platform

A San Francisco-based startup wants to find jobs for ex-convicts in the U.S. — all 70 million of them.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017

When filling vacancies, don't overlook current employees

Experts reveal the benefits of sourcing candidates from within — and why professional development matters.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017

Looking to recruit tech workers? You could bury the job post in code

A reporter recently discovered a hidden advertisement for an engineering position on Apple’s website.

By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2017