Korn Ferry: Only 27% of employers ready to reskill workers for future tech jobs

Will employers lag behind as automation, IoT and other tech advance?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017

How Generation Z is changing the benefits landscape

The consensus at the EBN Benefits Forum and Expo in Boca Raton: Roughly 10,000 boomers retire each day, and millennials aren't the only ones lining up to replace them.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 21, 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

'Best Workplaces for Women' work better for everyone, study shows

Winning companies focused heavily on employee development and had friendly, welcoming environments.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 19, 2017

Survey: A chance to work again would draw most older people out of retirement

More than half of retirees told the RAND Corporation that they might return to work, presenting new challenges (and opportunities) for employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 15, 2017

Despite terrorism worries, most Gen Z grads say they'd accept a job abroad

While 65% of survey respondents said they believe terrorism is on the rise, only 13% said it would keep them from working overseas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 15, 2017

Cyber talent gaps force IT security employers to hire creatively

A majority of respondents in a Tripwire survey say they're looking to bring non-security hires into their IT security teams.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2017

Recent acquisitions signal slowed growth of video interviewing tools

Video interviewing has caught the attention of recruiters thanks to its ability to reach a broader array of candidates, but adoption is lacking.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2017

New work visa requirements exacerbate current talent shortages

The H1B and H2B programs are about to get a lot more frustrating for recruiters as new foreign national worker requirements roll out.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 14, 2017

How many wellness perks are too many?

Free meals, personal trainers and other perks are hard to turn down, but employee participation in such programs casts strong doubt on ROI.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017

Employee confidence in the economy at highest level since 2014, Gartner says

Workers' confidence might be up, but they're working harder and staying on the job longer.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017

'Sanctuary businesses' get a pass on illegal immigration crackdown, critics allege

There's a contradiction brewing between business' needs and Republicans' priorities on immigration and deregulation.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017

5 ways to use your CSR program to attract millennials

The culture of your company is a key ingredient setting you apart from your competitors in the eyes of millennials, and CSR is one of the best ways to shape that culture.

By Peggy Anderson • Sept. 12, 2017

Manufacturers forecast biggest quarterly hiring growth since mid-2000s recession

At the same time, the industry will have to reckon with the effects of both the skills shortage and the opioid epidemic to accomplish its Q4 goals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2017

While candidates want more remote work, employers aren't entirely sold

Recruiters and employers report that candidates are increasingly asking for remote work options.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

Study: 52% of test results suggest widespread prescription drug misuse

Around 22% of tests show illegal, non-prescription substance abuse, which points to the possibility of dangerous drug combinations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

Drug addiction is driving 20% of men out of the workforce

Research from economist Paul Krueger shows labor depression was greatest in areas were opioids are most often prescribed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017

H-2B visa rollback leaves summer employers with shortages

The Trump administration has made an effort to decrease the amount of allotted visas in order to encourage companies to hire American.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

Skype introduces new in-conference code editor to test interviewees' skills

Skype Interviews allows recruiters to add a video call atop a coding interview to test candidate skills in real time.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

It's time for employers to rebrand STEM careers

It's not just about connecting with employees that have the right skills; employers must appeal to people of diverse backgrounds to find the right talent.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

STEM jobs remained among hardest to fill in Q2 2017

Truck drivers and retail logistics personnel were also hard to find, however. The numbers paint a good picture of the range of talent shortages present in the U.S. right now.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 7, 2017

US women's workforce participation declined 3% since 2000

An op-ed in The New York Times blames a lack of federal paid leave and lack of access to flexible work arrangements, among other trends.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

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

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