Talent: Page 204


  • US could increase number of apprentices by 'eightfold,' study says

    A report from Harvard Business School and Burning Glass Technologies reveals up to 3 million jobs could be filled via apprenticeships instead of degree programs.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 5, 2017
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    Preparing for the brain drain: How to capture your boomers' knowledge before they retire

    For the next 20 years, 10,000 baby boomers will leave the workforce every day. How can employers ensure they don't lose the wealth of knowledge these workers hold? 

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 5, 2017
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    Top trends in employee development

    Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    The HR Dive Awards for 2017

    The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies, trends and breakthroughs are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

    By , , Dec. 4, 2017
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    Innovator of the Year: Shiftgig

    The gig economy is "the Wild West right now." But our innovator of the year saw an opportunity to connect workers with employers in need.

    By Dec. 4, 2017
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    Company of the Year: LinkedIn

    As its core market begins to crowd, LinkedIn has quietly diversified itself in the past year, building more than just a career networking service.

    By Dec. 4, 2017
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    Having the right personality could land job applicants a higher salary

    But researchers in the Netherlands also rebuffed the idea that the "ideal candidate" exists for a given job.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017
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    A new challenge: Recruiting for jobs that don't exist yet

    How do you hire an "augmented reality journey builder" when you don't know what the job will entail?

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017
  • Randstad Staffing recruiters lose overtime suit

    An appeals court found that the recruiters exhibited enough "independent judgment" on the job to be exempt from overtime.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017
  • When employees quit, where do they go?

    A new study shows that, for example, 8% of compensation and benefits managers are turning to farming and agriculture. What can recruiters do with this information?

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017
  • Salary, employer loyalty and office location top job seekers' wish lists

    A survey by Chicago-based Addison Group points to the top factors on candidates' wish lists — important things for employers to consider in a tight labor market.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017
  • Are you hiring for the wrong locations?

    A LinkedIn-EY report shows that many employers focus talent at headquarters or other hubs, causing them to miss out on opportunities for growth.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2017
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    As workers whip up gourmet meals, employers consider the value of office kitchens

    Many office kitchens are little more than coffee niches with a fridge, coffeemaker and microwave oven. But as offices change, kitchens are getting a second look.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2017
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    Study: Online ratings accurately reflect employers' cultures

    When it comes to managing poor reviews, the best defense is a good offense.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2017
  • Workers' financial well-being plummets for the first time in years

    Though the economy has improved, employees continue to struggle with money problems, according to a new Willis Towers Watson survey.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2017
  • ICE announces plans to target food industry

    As immigration enforcement visits ramp up, HR can take several steps to prepare.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2017
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    HR says thank-you notes can still win candidates the job

    In a poll of 300 HR managers, 80% said that thank-you notes factor into their hiring decisions.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2017
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    Women go from 'pet to threat' as they gain confidence on the job, Aon study shows

    Women's engagement in just two years on the job drops well below that of men, largely because of this perception.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2017
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    Google for Jobs will show job listings' salary info

    The company says it will pull info from Glassdoor and others to show potential applicants what jobs listed on the site might pay.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2017
  • 15 years of digitization significantly shifted job requirements

    Between 2002 and 2016, the number of positions requiring high-level digital skills rose 18%.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2017
  • HR pros are increasingly turning to data for recruiting, engagement

    A new Paycor study shows that HR is becoming more data-driven, with a big uptick expected by 2022.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2017
  • Virgin Atlantic flies to Workplace, another win for the social network

    The social draw on which Workplace by Facebook was founded provides an appeal that other communication platforms lack.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2017
  • In response to the talent gap, Army reportedly loosens requirements

    Like employers in the private sector, the military may be looking to untapped talent pools to fill jobs.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
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    DXC Technology is latest company to team up with schools to improve STEM recruiting

    The program is poised to increase the number of degree-holders in computer science, management and STEM fields, as well as STEM-related disciplines.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
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    How a good relationship with the CFO can improve talent acquisition

    When HR and finance work together, the company benefits. It’s a match too long in the making, and one that has the potential to grow even further.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
  • Today's most important recruiting metric? Demographics

    The push to diversify candidate pools, and ultimately hires, for the coming year emphasizes the need for inclusion across all talent streams, Glassdoor says.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017