Despite the recruitment tech revolution, human recruiters get a raise

But with a shifting job market and increasing automation, will this pattern of pay increases continue?

By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017

Most companies struggle to manage postings on multiple job boards

A new SAP survey shows recruiters still struggle with many of the same old issues, even with tech resources.

By Tess Taylor • July 27, 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

LinkedIn: 56% of candidates prefer to talk directly with a hiring manager

A brand new LinkedIn recruitment guide shares valuable insight into the mindset of today's best candidates.

By Tess Taylor • July 27, 2017

EEOC: Employer refused to hire applicant 'nearing retirement'

Following a public hearing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ADEA, the EEOC seems to be making good on its commitment to stop ageism.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017

Virtual reality goes after unconscious bias

One startup in Australia wants to train employees to speak up when they see bias at work.

By Tess Taylor • July 25, 2017

Price points for Google Hire platform released

The prices are based on employer size. Notably, the tech is made for those with fewer than 1,000 employees.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

Acosta wants to 'streamline' occupational licensing regulations

The labor secretary says that one in 20 jobs required a license in 1950, compared with one in four today. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017

Global employee survey finds flexible work increasingly seen as top job choice

Among 19 countries surveyed, U.S. job candidates represented the highest proportion of those who said they wanted flexibility.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017

Tracking innovation in job interviews, candidate screening

Newer tools like text-messaging based interviewing platforms could change recruitment as we know it.

By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017

Survey: One-third of companies struggle to hire talent, and profits are suffering

A National Association for Business Economics study for July 2017 shows that more companies are struggling for talent, which is damaging profitability. 

By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017

Half of low-skill jobs in the US could be offshored or replaced by automation

A university study reveals that millions of U.S. workers are at risk of being displaced.

By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017

KPMG International report indicates increase in cognitive tech hiring

The study also reveals the importance of good managers to engage the rest of the talent base, especially as AI enters the space. 

By Tess Taylor • July 20, 2017

Study: 76% of US workers aren't worried about AI taking their jobs

Rather than fear automation, workers in the study say they'll focus on upgrading their skills. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2017

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

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