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Older workers have low unemployment, but hold low-paying jobs
Older women are more likely than older men to hold those low-paying jobs, and they have less saved for retirement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2017 -
What are 'digital marketing skills'? General Assembly wants to help companies define them
Major companies and lawmakers aim to bring more job candidates into digital marketing careers by making the jobs more accessible overall.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee engagement
Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.
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Forrester: Companies will pay 20% more for in-demand tech talent in 2018
Additionally, the firm predicts 20% of CEOs will put their companies at risk by not acting on digital transformation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Facebook hikes VR hiring despite lack of market success
The company may be pursuing a talent acquisition strategy similar to Google's push for AI expertise.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Second attempt at Illinois salary history ban fails
The Illinois Senate attempted to override the governor's veto of its salary history ban Thursday but couldn't muster the votes.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Hiring is up, with a particular demand for political skills
LinkedIn's October Workforce Report shows that hiring remains strong and that employers, particularly in the tech industry, are looking for workers with a background in politics.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017 -
IBM shifts focus from degrees to skills-based hiring
Big Blue's new hiring initiative is part of a larger trend industry-wide to bring on candidates with necessary skills from a wider applicant pool.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
7 overlooked talent pools to consider in 2018
Smart recruiters are turning to untapped sources of talent ripe for the picking that can yield committed, long-term hires.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017 -
LGBTQ workers' unemployment rate may be 3x the national average
A recent survey reveals that applicants and employees may still face discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Arizona state agencies 'ban the box'
In addition to limiting questions about applicants' criminal history, Arizona's governor struck a deal with the state's department of corrections and Uber to provide workers with transportation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Employers are unnecessarily limiting applicant pools with college degree requirements
New research from Harvard Business School shows that for many middle-skills jobs, employers expect four-year degrees. But those expectations may have to change.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to mentor or sponsor women — without sending the wrong message
Women often lack the same kind of advocates in the workplace that men have. Fixing the problem requires deliberate, focused steps on the employer's part.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
When CSR focuses on youth mentoring, everybody benefits
Employers can do more to nurture youth — both personally and professionally, EY's mentoring program manager writes.
By Carolina Dominguez • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Feds, contractors top Monster's list of best companies for vets
Ahead of Veterans Day, Monster highlighted employers that excel in recruiting, hiring and retaining vets.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Workers at 'simple' organizations champion their employers
Less bureaucracy and good communication can help with engagement and retention, a recent study says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
HR tech may have helped job numbers rebound
Employers are increasingly turning to tools like predictive analytics to fill jobs, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Employers continue to ask questions about age, marital status in job interviews
Despite federal guidance and case law showing that such questions can serve as evidence of discrimination, many applicants are still asked such off-limits inquiries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Wages inch up as small business growth slows slightly
With wage increases nearing 3% and inflation hovering in the 2% range, job seekers are in a strong position.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Auto plant pays $21.6M for refusing to hire union workers
But the settlement doesn't require the plant to hire the workers, as other recent agreements have.
By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How recruiters can kick-start their 2018 planning
Before the bustle of open enrollment, take time to outline next year’s hiring needs.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Whole Foods to add 6K workers during national US hiring day
It's an interesting move given the grocer's recent acquisition by Amazon, which held a similar event in August.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hiring in the age of salary history bans
As state and local governments enact laws that prohibit employers from requesting applicants' salary information, recruiting and hiring initiatives will have to undergo some changes.
By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
'Going digital' is straining talent pools even further
Companies from various industries cite digital talent shortages as a serious recruitment challenge.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Diversity and inclusion index reveals importance of education, transparency
Highlights from the index show that 100% of the top Inclusion Index companies provide education on implicit bias.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Study reveals going pay rates of freelancers in nearly every industry
Freelancers can be found for just about any business-critical task, including legal and finance, meaning employers need to be ready to hire and pay appropriately.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017
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