Walmart Academy raises questions over who benefits from training programs

Worker training and education is good for retention and, often, for workers. But if the programs are too company-focused, does that help workers in the long run?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017

SAP tech replaces biased words with neutral ones in job ads

The software also detects when bias may have been involved in certain hiring or promotion decisions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 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

Study: Top performers produce 61% of their department's work

It's no surprise that other research indicates millions in revenue are lost when these employees leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017

Stop 'whining' about talent shortages and pay employees more, Fed official says

Will raising pay rates close the talent gap? A Federal Reserve official thinks so.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017

PA lawmaker's bill would block mandatory employee microchipping

Under the legislation, the state labor department would investigate retaliation claims and issue fines.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017

Are caregiving benefits the next silver bullet for retention?

It’s estimated that over 65 million people, nearly 30% of the U.S. population, cares for a family member. On average, they devote 20 hours per week to caregiving.

By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 8, 2017

At Trivago, employees don't have to come to work

Productivity is through the roof under Trivago's "stay home if you want" policy, according to its founder.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017

Robots are not coming for physicians' jobs — but that doesn't mean new tech won't change workflows

"I think there's still a long way to go in the computer science space over how to mimic human reasoning," Dr. Michael Oppenheim, VP & CMIO of Northwell Health said. 

By Jeff Byers • Aug. 7, 2017

Indeed acquires hiring tech firm Interviewed

It's the latest in a long line of M&As among recruiting companies going back to 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017

Wanted: Leaders for tomorrow's emergency room

A cycle of poached talent and non-investment may be at the root of healthcare’s leadership shortage.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 7, 2017

Werk wants to help women find work flexibility without penalization

The woman-owned job board focuses specifically on women who may have been left out of workplace advancement due to caregiving responsibilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017

Employers are beginning to target back pain through wellness plans

Back pain is major drain on both healthcare plans and employee productivity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017

Facebook's new class of engineers is 27% women

The numbers are considerable since fewer women are studying computer science overall — and are partly thanks to Facebook's investment in creating employee networks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017

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

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

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