Google dives deeper into recruiting tech with Hire

Google's interest in recruitment points to the profit potential of the industry, especially as talent shortages press companies of all types to change up their tactics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 2017

The top 'bad boss' behavior? Taking credit for employees' work

Employee dissatisfaction can create a retention problem, but recruitment can take a hit, too, when grievances are aired publicly.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 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

Could Switzerland be a model for Trump's apprenticeship program?

Efforts to close the skills gap remain a top agenda item for Trump's DOL as the president pushes his promise for "5 million apprenticeships."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017

Trump administration approves 15,000 extra H-2B visas

But it might be a case of too little, too late, as many seasonal establishments are already well into their summer programming.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2017

Goldman Sachs IT engineers go casual in bid for young talent

IT engineers have been transformative for Goldman since the last financial crisis — and a relaxed dress code may serve to strengthen tech recruitment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2017

Joining a national trend, San Francisco bans salary-history questions

In recent months, at least nine other cities and states have outlawed questions about salary history, aiming to close the gender pay gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 14, 2017

'Geofencing' lets recruiters individually target candidates — even at a competitor's office

The newer technology is enabled through a combination of GPS, candidate profiling and radio frequency identification. 

By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2017

WI rushes to retrain workers, hoping to attract a new Foxconn plant

Foxconn is considering Wisconsin as the site for its new facility, but a talent shortage may forestall the decision. Will the state's extensive retraining programs suffice to secure the deal?

By Jennifer McKevitt • July 13, 2017

Will Google for Jobs turn job boards into ghost towns?

Google for Jobs has been up and running for a few weeks now. How have job sites fared?

By Tess Taylor • July 13, 2017

Los Angeles city IT dept. meets goal of 50% female workforce

The share of women in IT positions in the U.S. decreased from 36% to 25% between 1991 and 2005.

By Tess Taylor • July 13, 2017

From camps to badges: How groups are training the future cybersecurity workforce

There are roughly 300,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. today and organizations are looking to train younger generations to meet future staffing needs. 

By Justine Brown • July 13, 2017

Worldwide, companies plan modest salary budget increases for 2018

Market volatility, political unrest and uncertainty in the Eurozone, however, are keeping those increases primarily moderate.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2017

Employee engagement is about more than just cool tech, study shows

"New Tech" companies outscored "Traditional Tech" firms by as much as 15% in a new study — and leadership was a huge factor.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2017

BenefitsPro: 83% of employees want and would fully pay for voluntary benefits

Voluntary benefits can help employers defer some costs to employees but continue to provide the services they need.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017

Shell accused of hiring discrimination by security advisor job candidate

The oil company allegedly overruled a manager's decision to hire a 53-year-old male with a military background, instead offering the position to a younger, female candidate.

By Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017

US hiring sluggish as employers struggle to find skilled talent

With unemployment numbers near historical lows, employers are unable to fill positions. Could more full-time positions and training help?

By Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017

Federal Reserve: Black employees experience higher rates of job loss during economic lags

Racial bias remains a troubling problem in American workplaces, though initiatives like "ban the box" are trying to help correct it. 

By Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017

Can recruitment technology keep pace with the gig economy?

Two-thirds of recruitment pros say that automation enhances their ability to compete for talent, but the growing freelance candidate market poses certain challenges.

By Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017

PwC: 19% of world's top 2,500 companies have CDOs

The share of the world's largest public companies that currently employ a Chief Digital Officer tripled in the past year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017

Report: Retirees adopting gig economy work

According to a CBS News report, 40% of workers between the ages of 53-64 are freelancing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017

Coworkers can give vital feedback on soft skills in reference checks

References from managers can give insight on technical skill, but references from coworkers can give a broad picture of temperament.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2017

Survey: 35% of talent solution providers fail to deliver

The challenges that employers and talent service providers face can often be offset by clarifying expectations upfront.

By Tess Taylor • June 29, 2017

Do companies screen candidates based on poor criteria?

Job ads that don't require a bachelor's degree as a singular symbol for success may lead to better hires in the long run.

By Tess Taylor • June 29, 2017

Bikinis, not brains, are hiring criteria for Czech nuclear power plant internship

It's a painful reminder of how not to encourage diversity in hiring.

By Tess Taylor • June 29, 2017

Women who refuse to disclose salary history more likely to be paid less

Surprisingly, only 23% of employees refused to give their salary history information when asked, a PayScale survey shows.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017