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

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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

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

Unilever is taking the human out of human resources

To source potential hires, Unilever places ads for entry-level positions on Facebook, WayUp, and Muse to target online users, with an algorithm in place to sift through qualifications.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 28, 2017

The skills gap is widespread, but lack of IT pros can lead to business risk

The skills gaps employers are grappling with affect all workplace disciplines. But data security ranks highest among skills gap issues, and with good reason.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2017

Shift in tech talent demand spurs fast-track degree programs

Product manager positions require a non-traditional tech skill set. New degree programs want to reduce training time to 12 months or less.

By Tess Taylor • June 27, 2017

In the midst of healthcare uncertainty, employers must view benefits broadly

No need to wait on the new Congressional health plan — employers can offer a breadth of benefits now to keep employees engaged and healthy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017

Your brand, your employees and their social media

Employees that post questionable content, even when it isn't work related, can reflect poorly on the business.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 27, 2017

Most future jobs will require 'emotional labour' not tech skills

Rapid automation of day-to-day tasks will create a high demand for those with emotional intelligence and soft skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017

Some private sector employers considering benefits for independent workers

Wage protections and benefits for contract workers are on lawmakers' agenda, too, but are not yet a high priority.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017

Millennials are paying more attention to insurance brands

The results from the Harris Poll may point to why voluntary benefits packages are seeing growth among younger workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017

Report: Truck drivers, healthcare workers' jobs safe from robot takeover for now

Although many companies are ordering driverless trucks, that technology is a ways off. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017

Amazon's 'no-lose' fellowship program helps women lawyers stay in the field

Women who decide to leave the workforce to raise children, care for family members or recuperate from illnesses often have trouble re-entering the workforce.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017

H-2B visa cuts could close down seasonal businesses

A shortage of H-2B visas for returning workers could lead to U.S. business closures and create challenges for local economies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017

FBI steps up its efforts to recruit for greater diversity

Deborah Pierce, an FBI employee with 27 years of service, is one of only 10 women ever to lead an FBI field office.

By Tess Taylor • June 22, 2017