70% of employers are GDPR-ready, but concerns about hiring remain

Employers who want to compete globally need to know what the GDPR requires, but even those unaffected at the moment may soon find themselves in need of a data ethics program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Mercer, WorkMarket announce contingent workforce management platform

The partnership is the latest in the HR tech and consultancy space to focus on the growing freelance market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

H-1B premium processing for 2018 cap season suspended

The suspension is supposed to last until Sept. 10, 2018. In the meantime, USCIS will continue to accept premium petitions that are not reserved for FY19.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2018

Cybersecurity is struggling with diversity, but workers say mentorships could help

While minority representation within the field is slightly higher than the overall workforce, minorities are in lower-level positions and are paid less than their peers, according to an (ISC)² report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Individuals with disabilities are re-entering the workforce after years of decline

Employers who are committed to diversity and inclusion — and those facing a serious talent gap — are increasingly looking to this historically untapped talent pool.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

HR departments that focus on branding receive more recruitment funding

The recruitment function is moving toward a marketing model as more employers realize their brand affects their ability to acquire top talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

In a tight labor market, more employers are rethinking recruiting 'red flags'

Things that used to disqualify candidates, like shorter tenures and resume gaps, are getting a second look.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

Will Hollywood's inclusion rider movement spread to the rest of business?

If anything, HR may need to be prepared for candidate questions surrounding inclusion and diversity practices at their company.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

Report projects little change in hiring going into Q2 2018

Leisure and hospitality employers anticipate the biggest hiring increases in Q2, according to ManpowerGroup.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

Volvo is rebuilding its brand through acquihiring

The company is looking to reposition itself in the market by acquihiring tech talent to drive innovation.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 15, 2018

US workers seeing how their pay stacks up against their CEOs' for the first time

The first round of published pay ratios mandated by the Dodd-Frank disclosure requirement are now available.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

H-2B visa shortage has employers scrambling to find summer help

At the center of the debate about H-2Bs is whether American workers will pick up the seasonal jobs left open by a lack of visas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2018

3 steps for maximizing the efficiency of your multi-channel workforce

Leading companies treat external workers as the valued contributors they are, particularly in today’s tight labor market.

By Stephen Spears and Mikael Lindmark • March 13, 2018

Infosys hires 2,500 Americans to fill tech jobs once held by visa holders

That Infosys has opted to invest directly in U.S. talent initiatives shows how strong the pushback against the H-1B program has become.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

US gains 313K jobs in February, the largest number since July 2016

Unemployment rates saw little change in February, with the noteworthy exception of African-American unemployment, which declined to 6.9%.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

Staffing firm pays $50K for 'age will matter' comment

EEOC says employers still struggle to comply with the ADEA, in part because age discrimination is often viewed as more acceptable than other types of discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 12, 2018

USCIS to delay H-1B premium processing, but no word on when or for how long

Employers who previously paid $1,225 for a quick 15-day turnaround may no longer have that option.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2018

Unwelcoming recruiting practices could be keeping women away from STEM fields

A study of campus recruiting sessions by two Stanford University researchers found employers are creating a "chilly environment" for women in STEM fields.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

Recruiting alone: Hiring as an HR department of one

Whether you're the sole HR professional at a mid-size company or a small business owner wearing multiple hats, talent acquisition brings unique challenges.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

Shortening time-to-hire is a priority for growing companies

For many employers, a long hiring process can mean losing a candidate to the competition, a new report shows.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

'Corporate pied-piper' lured away employees, created competing recruiting firm, Randstad alleges

The lawsuit claims a national director for the firm, while employed, set up a nearby competing firm and hired two direct reports in violation of their non-compete agreements.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

5 employer branding myths that are holding you back

Many organizations believe that successful branding is beyond their reach, but any organization can do it, writes Eric Friedman, founder and CEO of eSkill Corporation.

By Eric Friedman • March 8, 2018

Hiring more women brought bottom-line gains for the food service industry

Efforts to improve gender diversity can have a strong ROI, a new report for the food service industry shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018

More women are studying computer science, but will the tech industry make room?

The field should soon have more diverse talent pools from which to hire. But it remains to be seen whether it will make the necessary changes to advance and retain women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018

Fewer employers opting to test for marijuana use

Legalization, combined with a tight labor market, has driven some employers to rethink their drug testing policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018