Boring, generic buzzwords in job ads can turn off quality candidates

Employers may want to consider simply asking for the distinct skills they want in a candidate, instead of falling back on tired words and phrases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2018

Leverage employer branding to attract top intern talent

As the market for interns gets tighter, can employers use their brands to drive applications? 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2018

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Top trends in talent acquisition

To cope with a paradoxical labor market, HR pros still squarely focused on recruiting may need to re-evaluate role requirements, inclusion initiatives and more.

By HR Dive staff

Most class of 2018 grads are postponing their job search past finals

While 74% of soon-to-be graduates in a new Monster survey believe resumes are important, fewer than 24% have had their own resume checked by a professional.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2018

Employers increasingly relying on tech, branding to attract talent

As HR looks to technology to take over the mundane tasks of recruiting, AI is gaining a foothold.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2018

Facing driver shortage, Waste Management turns to job fairs and bonuses

The talent gap also has forced the company to abandon its promise to compost yard waste in one city, sending it directly to the landfill.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2018

Unemployment could fall even further, Conference Board projects

Job openings, as well as production and sales numbers, point to a continued decline in joblessness, putting even more pressure on HR to find the right talent.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2018

Glassdoor to be acquired in $1.2B deal

The purchase by Recruit Holdings Co. is the latest development in an online recruiting arms race driven by a competitive talent market and pressure from tech giants.

By Ryan Golden • May 9, 2018

Seasons 52 pays $2.85M to settle age discrimination charge

More than 135 applicants alleged they were asked their age during interviews or told, among other things, that "Seasons 52 girls are younger and fresh."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2018

Unemployment dips below 4%; wages inch up

The unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since 2000, illustrating just how limited breathing room is within the talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2018

Acute skills shortage could impede US business growth by 2030

If the talent gap stalls growth as predicted, employers will need to act quickly to shore up talent pipelines.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2018

Union Pacific to offer $20K in hiring bonuses for train crew members

Leading companies are beginning to realize the need to offer even entry-level candidates incentives to join and stay on board.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Background check best practices: Balancing the law with business needs

Employers understandably feel a need to conduct some level of background screening. But the requirements can be confusing — and they can vary from one town to the next.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Why grads choose one job offer over another

Recent graduates are so in demand, some are fielding multiple offers before they don their cap and gown. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

CareerBuilder teams up with Google to improve job search

Google and other major players are poised to disrupt the recruitment process, but the real reach of these tools remains to be seen.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 3, 2018

Diversity and inclusion efforts in tech have stalled due to 'diversity fatigue'

According to an Atlassian study, workers in Silicon Valley and across the U.S. are tired of talking about D&I and frustrated by slow or non-existent change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2018

Is HR actually ready for what it means to be agile?

The contingent workforce is a familiar story by now, but employers are still catching up with the real paradigm shift it has created. 

By Kathryn Moody • April 30, 2018

Nearly half of Slack's worldwide managerial staff consists of women

In the year following harassment revelations at Uber, companies made clear commitments to diversity and inclusion. But how can they sustain real progress?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2018

Employers plan to increase use of part-time, contract workers

Respondents to a recent survey say contractors, freelancers and temporary workers are an important part of their strategy — but not central to it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2018

Walmart Labs on tech hiring binge in California, Arkansas

Walmart is trading traditional retail roles for highly skilled technical positions as it ramps up the R&D operations of Walmart Labs.

By Dan Alaimo • April 27, 2018

Harley-Davidson wants to pay interns to take a 12-week road trip

Eight finalists will receive a motorcycle and will be paid to travel the country on their bikes while attending Harley-Davidson events.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

5 first steps for improving your diversity recruiting efforts

You know that a good recruiting strategy is a key component in creating a diverse workforce, but where do you start?

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

Tech skills top employer resume searches, but don't dominate the rankings

Some tech skills, like SQL Developer and SAS, showed less growth year over year, according to an Indeed report.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

Disney offering $3K hiring bonuses to seasonal workers

The happiest place on earth is hoping the incentive will help it reach its summer hiring goals.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2018

HR can't forget: People are central to the 'future of work'

As employers digitize the workplace, upskilling employees and fulfilling their desire for more meaningful work should top HR departments' agendas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

Which employees will churn? Turns out you should just ask

Culture Amp says the best single indicator of employee churn is how workers respond to a question: Do they see themselves still working at the company in two years?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018