Hiring 'new-collar' workers could alleviate the tech skills gap

IBM partly fills its candidate pipeline with workers who come from non-traditional backgrounds, and it is beginning to pay off.

By Tess Taylor • June 15, 2017

Accenture sets staffing goal of 50% women and 50% men by 2025

CEO Pierre Nanterme said the company's ultimate goal is to create a "gender-balanced workforce."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017

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Study: 65% of independent workers chose freelancing because they wanted to

Independent workers currently make up 31% of the private sector workforce. In other words: The gig economy is here to stay. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017

Trump's support of apprenticeships speaks to their staying power

In a memo, the Trump administration asked federal agencies to consider and remove regulations that could stifle creation of such programs.

By Kathryn Moody • June 13, 2017

More than 150 CEOs from around the world sign diversity pact

​The CEOs are vowing to develop workplaces in which different experiences and perspectives are encouraged and respected.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017

Billion-dollar startup shuts down offices and makes all workers remote

Only 30 of the company's 550 employees live in the San Francisco area, with the remainder working remotely across 50 countries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017

Wall Street looking to include humanities graduates among future hires

The finance industry, already highly automated, needs 'soft skills' along with STEM know-how.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017

Social media outlet NowThis allegedly uses non-competes for entry-level staff

The use of non-compete agreements for low level staff in an industry like media shows how far their use is spreading — despite legal backlash.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017

Gartner: 40% of employers to offer 'Summer Fridays' this season

Workers get more fun in the sun this year. The 2017 study showed a 20% increase over the percentage of employers that offered Summer Fridays in 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017

Do people move for jobs or do jobs move to meet people?

A new study out of Norway attempts to answer this 'chicken and the egg' question about jobs.

By Tess Taylor • June 8, 2017

Onboarding and corporate cultures are not about 'sink or swim'

While most HR pros know you can't just throw a new hire out to sea immediately, a structured onboarding process is more than just a guided first day.

By Tess Taylor • June 8, 2017

Amazon Web Services' hiring proves Silicon Valley isn't just for the young

Companies like Amazon are increasing diversity by recruiting and retaining older workers.

By Tess Taylor • June 8, 2017

Still hiring: Cybersecurity workforce shortage to reach 1.8M by 2022

The security gap is widening, up 20% since 2015, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. 

By Justine Brown • June 8, 2017

New report highlights future of recruitment marketing software

Three-quarters of recruitment pros want software that enhances the candidate experience. 

By Tess Taylor • June 8, 2017

GE's self-managed teams are raising productivity, employee satisfaction

'Teaming' lets GE employees — not managers — decide how work gets done.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017

Employee recognition programs are largely considered a 'workforce investment'

WorldatWork defines recognition as a "spontaneous gesture of thanks" or a structured recognition program that acknowledges employees reaching their goals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017

Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity

From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

Trump budget places new fees on employers for labor certificates, wage requests

Like April's H-1B executive order, this decision is part of the administration's plan to encourage companies to "hire American."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

US Navy recruiters turn to virtual reality to attract STEM talent

The Navy revealed an Oculus Rift-based VR platform during a Memorial Day event in New York City.

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

Paychex: Despite low SMB hiring in May, workers got raises

Salaries grew 2% this year compared to the same period last year.

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

Recruiting in the age of digital nomads

The burgeoning remote workforce is shifting the way we recruit and employ. 

By Riia O'Donnell • June 1, 2017

MN resorts face seasonal staffing shortages this summer, reflecting retention struggle

Beefed up H-2B visa regulations may be partly to blame, too. 

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

The role of empathetic leaders in recruiting, engaging and retaining talent

A Businessolver study says 98% of HR professionals and 92% of employees believe empathy drives retention.

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

As e-commerce disrupts retail, it could be giving workers more jobs, better wages

Distribution centers and fulfillment centers have grown in number, contributing to the nearly 400,000 e-commerce jobs added nationwide since 2007.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017

Employer referrals remain a key way to hire and retain talent

But ensuring good referrals means keeping employees engaged, recognized and rewarded.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 26, 2017