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Study: One-quarter of millennials fear robots taking their jobs
A recent study of younger workers in the tech sector offers insight into how the newly dominant workforce population views automation and position transience.
By Alex Hickey • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Low employment figures force employers to turn to high-tech tools for hiring
August unemployment stats remained low. In a job seeker's market, how can employers keep up?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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 -
Robert Half: Candidates want more than cash from a job offer
Money is still vital in today's job market, but not the sole driver that seals the deal.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Millennials feel boomer and Gen X bosses are blocking their progress
Millennials are looking for opportunities to learn new skills and create career development plans — and not all leaders are accommodating that need.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Hospitality industry mimics Uber's on-demand model to hire fill-ins
The gig economy might help the hospitality industry adjust to H-2B visa shortages and economic downturns, which hit the industry the hardest.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Mid-market firms hit hard by talent shortages
A new Brookings Institution report indicates mid-market healthcare firms have it especially rough.
By Tess Taylor , Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Facing worker shortages, the Midwest's hospitality industry hopes for immigration reform
An updated immigration system could help fill labor gaps, a Chicago Council on Global Affairs expert says.
By Tess Taylor , Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Lever, Microsoft Office 365 integrate to improve employee experience
The integration will enable faster communication as well as faster responses when dealing with candidates.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Damage control: Recruiting talent when your brand has been tarnished
A company's reputation can affect whether candidates accept job offers, or whether they even apply in the first place.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Computer science ranked highest paying field of study in the US
The major boasts a median total compensation of $92,300, a LinkedIn analysis found. Tech positions also ranked among the highest-paying entry- and mid-level jobs.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
In the race to respond to automation, apprenticeships may lead the way
How can employers address the need for reskilling on such a massive level?
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Employers create homey workplaces to attract and please millennials
Is a workplace that looks like home enough to make millennials stay?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Automation can free up HR, but where do you draw the line?
Though HR professionals are glad to hand over time-consuming tasks to bots, true efficiency requires a human touch.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Startup using AI to match tech talent with employers
Leap.ai maps an individual's skills and experiences and matches them to the "demands and culture" of potential employers.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Retrieved from Starbucks on August 28, 2017
Starbucks connects deaf baristas, customers with new aprons
An employee reports that her relationship with customers has drastically improved now that they know she is deaf.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Hackers set out to scam young job seekers with fake ads
Personal information is often the target, and people under age 35 are especially vulnerable, according to a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Ex-convicts get their own social networking career platform
A San Francisco-based startup wants to find jobs for ex-convicts in the U.S. — all 70 million of them.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When filling vacancies, don't overlook current employees
Experts reveal the benefits of sourcing candidates from within — and why professional development matters.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Looking to recruit tech workers? You could bury the job post in code
A reporter recently discovered a hidden advertisement for an engineering position on Apple’s website.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Blue Apron institutes temporary hiring freeze and fires workers
The staffing announcement comes as the meal kit pioneer has been hit with the departure of its top HR executive, multiple lawsuits and a 50% drop in its stock price since its June 29 IPO.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 24, 2017 -
After disappointing sales, Lowe's decides to give workers more hours
The move is an attempt to improve customer service at the retailer's stores.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
TIAA to offer in vitro fertility benefits for female couples
The financial advisory firm joins the 57% of employers offering fertility benefits, but with an increased focus on LGBT employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Hiring women bosses pays off, indexes show
The numbers provide more evidence that promoting women is good for a company's financial health.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
CIOs say salary demands are top barrier in hiring tech talent
Another key complaint is both CIOs and job seekers say the hiring process takes too long, which could cause a candidate to lose interest.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Pew: Median H-1B worker pay higher than comparable US worker pay
The new statistics emphasize the growing need for training in STEM fields if American workers want to remain valuable.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2017