Pew: Americans are worried about algorithms making hiring decisions

Many survey respondents also said they were concerned about a future where robots and computers do jobs humans used to do.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Without administration's support, EEOC sues employer for transgender discrimination

EEOC continues to enforce its position that federal law protects workers who are transgender, despite opposition from the Trump administration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 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

Study: 94% of workers are open to non-traditional work arrangements

ManpowerGroup measured responses to gig, contractor, freelance and temporary work, among other arrangements.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

HR leaders want predictive analytics, but only 1 in 3 has access to it

Making better hiring decisions and reducing staff turnover are among the top use cases for the tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: AI will create more jobs than it kills

As artificial intelligence creates new positions, employers will need a plan for finding workers with the skills to do those jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

Gender discrimination isn't the tech industry's biggest problem

New research shows that in Silicon Valley, race discrimination may be an even bigger issue.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

When hiring salespeople, look for candidates with 'grit'

A new study recommends that employers look beyond the traditional skills associated with sales and focus on attributes like grit, rigor and teamwork.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

Older workers — not millennials — are driving the gig economy

Contingent hiring isn't just for mid-level work; around 47% of business leaders said they want to hire skilled contractors for management, senior executive and C-suite roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2017

EEOC sues Buffalo Wild Wings for refusing to hire male bartenders

The commission has alleged that the Arkansas restaurant told a qualified male applicant that it wanted a female bartender.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

DOJ files first suit alleging company defied 'Hire American' order

Employers that want to shore up talent pipelines by hiring visa-holding talent should note the government's recent enforcement action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs

Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017

Are 'brain games' the answer to reducing recruiting bias?

Pymetrics, a startup, believes that neuroscience-based games and AI are the keys to reducing bias in hiring.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Williams-Sonoma tackles holiday hiring needs with work-from-home jobs

As the holiday season nears, the retailer gears up by recruiting home-based agents.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Recruiters say hiring managers slow things down

The majority of respondents to a recruiting survey also reported that bias is a clear problem in hiring.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Glassdoor: Workers want their employers to take a stand on political issues

Younger workers clearly think their employers should have a positive impact on the community, but businesses must ensure that political activities don't get in the way of civility and respect.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017

Target raises base wages, revealing pressures on retail to retain talent

More big-box retailers are increasing wages as a way to engage employees in a highly competitive job market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2017

Being a top employer for women doesn't end with paid maternity leave

Working Mother magazine's ranking of top companies for women also factors in items like flextime, adoption assistance and fitness center membership.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2017

To combat the talent shortage, employers may need to shift productivity measures

Considering flexible work and sources of talent beyond the typical 9 to 5 paradigm can help prepare employers for the future.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2017

Study: Online personality tests may be flawed, especially for young applicants

According to employment and training organizations, fewer applicants under 21 are being hired for entry-level jobs, and personality tests are the likely cause.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017

Yelp meets diversity hiring challenge with data

After attacking the problem from several angles, Yelp says it's ready to share its successes — and failures — with the rest of the tech industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017

What women — and companies — can learn from Fortune's Most Powerful Women list

Women can make a number of choices to help advance their careers, but employers must be willing to support the women that work for them, too.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017

Employers spend 70% more on healthcare benefits than retirement benefits

Industry plays a large role in defining benefits spend, but generally, employers aren't spending as much on retirement as they did 15 years ago, a Willis Towers Watson study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017

What's driving US job growth? Technology and an on-demand culture

Among other factors, the gig economy and infrastructure spending are contributing to significant job creation, research shows.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 21, 2017

Amazon announces international AI hiring expansion

Following on the popularity of Alexa, Amazon will open a new facility in Barcelona, Spain.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 21, 2017

CareerBuilder launches new end-to-end candidate sourcing platform

More employers are turning to high-tech hiring tools to find talent in a job seeker's market, especially with unemployment at near record lows.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 21, 2017