Talent: Page 2
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HR and C-suite leaders optimistic about 2019, despite economy's uncertainty
Warnings of another recession haven't dimmed employers' hopes, especially when it comes to talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2019
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US job openings, quit rates fell slightly ahead of holidays
Openings still surpassed 2017 measurements, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed, and the hiring market is still relatively strong entering 2019.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 09, 2019
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New year, new job? Employees will increase job search efforts in 2019, study says
End-of-the-year expenses may be partly to blame, but stagnant wages are another likely culprit.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 09, 2019
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Trump comments on high-skilled foreign workers 'surprising' to employers
Trump said he wants to let "brilliant companies have the smartest people in the world," but one expert doesn't expect immediate large-scale change.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 08, 2019
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Digital images of workers show fewer women in leadership positions
The way jobs are visualized has a societal effect on how people perceive who can do those jobs, Pew Research Center notes in its study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 08, 2019
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Indeed now requires recruiting companies to pay for listings
The policy, which went into effect Jan. 7, will require a variety of staffing and recruiting firms to post Indeed job listings as ads.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 08, 2019
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UAW sues GM for hiring temps
The lawsuit asks the court to order GM to cease using temps and give affected seniority union workers back pay, benefits and more.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 08, 2019
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Deep Dive5 talent trends to watch in 2019
Employers need people with certain skills, but those skills are hard to find, meaning some companies have decided to instead look for potential.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 07, 2019
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British army leans into Gen Z, millennial stereotypes in $600M recruiting campaign
Millennials and Gen Z are changing the way the workplace operates, and recruiters must know what it takes to attract and keep them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 07, 2019
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Proposed H-1B regs would require employers to pre-register
More changes to the visa system could mean another tumultuous year for employers looking to hire foreign workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 07, 2019
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December jobs report shows rising unemployment, unexpected job growth
The U.S. labor market ended the year with an additional 312,000 jobs and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 04, 2019
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Microsoft tops list of most 'just' employers
Top-rated companies also pay fewer environmental, safety and EEOC fines, according to JUST Capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 04, 2019
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Q&ACareerBuilder's CEO talks talent trends
As competition grows, employers are having to "be more aggressive" about offering perks and remote work, Irina Novoselsky said.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 03, 2019
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Staffing numbers held steady in Q3 2018
The U.S. staffing industry employed an average of 3.2 million temporary and contract workers weekly for the quarter.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 03, 2019
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Small businesses lag in using tech to improve candidate experience
Regardless of employee population size, employers can improve recruitment efforts by making them more personal.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 03, 2019
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Shop class is back, ready to tackle the construction skills gap
Immigration enforcement has left Texas' construction industry with a lack of skilled workers, and stakeholders are calling on schools to help.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 03, 2019
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Gen Zers are confident in their skills, unsure about work readiness
Employers can respond to Gen Z's concerns by offering internship opportunities and other on-the-job programs to help build their confidence.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 02, 2019
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Half of US CFOs lack a succession plan
In an environment where executive departures and shifts have become more common, the lack of a backup plan could be risky.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 02, 2019
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30 employers join forces on marketing skill standards
The standards aim to give non-traditional marketing candidates a foot in the door at some of the biggest companies in the country.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018
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Our 7 best recruiting stories of 2018
From interview basics to reference checks, talent acquisition professionals must be at the top of their games.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2018
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Deep DiveIs it time to take pointers from co-working's success?
As trendy, upscale co-working spaces spread to cities across the U.S., traditional companies are looking to mirror their hospitable vibe.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018
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The Mom Project, focused on returning parents to work, raises more funds
Employers have turned their eyes toward parents as a potential source of underused talent.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018
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Job seekers who don't negotiate salary cost themselves $750K
Failure to procure a $5,000 bump to a salary adds up to nearly $1 million over the length of a career.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018
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Math, economics top the fastest-growing remote jobs
Out-of-office positions in recent FlexJobs listings include actuarial analysts, economics faculty members and data scientists.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018
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Apple could add 15K employees with new $1B Austin campus
The company announced last January that it would invest some $30 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
By Jason Plautz • Dec. 17, 2018