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

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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

Training is the new recruiting in the technology sector

Tech companies are using retraining programs to bring in talent from other industries rather than continue to spend so much of their HR budgets on recruitment.

By Tess Taylor • June 22, 2017

Uber upheaval continues to plague the company's recruiting effort

In the wake of multiple scandals and the CEO stepping down, employees there are polishing their resumes.

By Tess Taylor • June 22, 2017

ADA lawsuits spark concerns over job website accessibility

Fifty-seven million Americans live with a disability. More websites need to make changes to accommodate them.

By Tess Taylor , Liza Casabona • June 22, 2017

Unemployment for workers with a disability remains at 10.5%

According to BLS data, unemployment rates in 2016 were higher for persons with a disability than general unemployment stats show. HR departments have work to do to attract more diverse candidates and create a more inclusive workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017

Technology may offer the solution to personality clashes at work

Can traditional workplace tools that assess personality types compete with software advances based on neural pathways?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017

Google for Jobs now open to site owners and job seekers

The company's use of AI and machine learning in the process is a potential game-changer for employers and job applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017

Study: 63% of employees say they would turn down jobs without PTO

Generous PTO policies may be an overlooked recruiting tool for employers, despite employees not using all the time they are offered.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017

Trump orders federal job training funds funneled to apprenticeships

While the issue is largely bipartisan, the discussion around job training has rekindled the skills-gap debate.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017

America's H-1B visa woes are good news for Canadian tech firms

Increased regulation and a call to "Hire American" may be opening new opportunities for foreign tech workers north of the border.

By Tess Taylor • June 15, 2017

McDonald's beefs up job applications via Snapchat

The burger chain has enlisted “Snaplications” to hire 250,000 employees this summer.

By Robert Williams • June 15, 2017

CEO: Recruiters should avoid hasty hiring for vacant positions

Hiring based on need shouldn't mean that recruiters ignore red flags.

By Tess Taylor • June 15, 2017

Is certification the answer to closing manufacturing industry skill gaps?

The U.S. is facing one of the largest shortages of skilled labor in the manufacturing sector since 2006, and recruiters are struggling to find solutions.

By Tess Taylor • June 15, 2017