Smartphones may improve the speed of reference checking

Mobile devices have become an attractive opportunity for recruiters and not just due to texting capabilities alone.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Young workers may start as job hoppers, but stay put longer as they age

Workers born in the early 1980s held on average 7.8 jobs between ages 18 and 30, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 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

Almost half of millennials already opt for freelancing

Freelancers may outnumber other workers by 2027 or possibly sooner, a report from Upwork says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2018

If resume lies are a reality, what's HR to do?

Per one estimate, 85% of resumes contain some form of exaggeration. Experts say HR should go back to the basics and focus on qualifications that really matter to fight the problem.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Employers opt for telework, lower prereqs to find talent

Employers are increasingly focusing on skills, rather than degrees, according to a new study by The Conference Board.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Recruiters say gender equality in hiring is improving

Respondents to a recent survey reported increased demand for women in C-suites, along with higher wages.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Better brand awareness leads to better recruitment potential

A new report from Glassdoor reminds businesses how important marketing their brand can be for acquiring and retaining top talent. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 19, 2018

Talent acquisition remains a barrier to preparing for the 'future of work'

The Catalant report concludes that while companies are beginning to address these challenges, most are realizing that traditional ways of finding talent aren't working.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2018

LinkedIn launches video for employer pages

Companies can now use video on their pages, allowing them to better communicate their brand and corporate culture to job candidates.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Korn Ferry leads Forbes' list of top recruiting agencies in 2018

The firm has worked with 93% of the Fortune 100, and it took the top spot for both the executive search and professional search categories, Forbes said.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

How to reduce time-to-hire without sacrificing quality

In this tight labor market, the pressure is on for HR to hire quickly and effectively.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Negligent hiring, legal compliance are hiring pros' top concerns in 2018

The report echoes what others have said: Employers are under intense pressure to fill jobs quickly, but are finding it difficult to do so without risking a bad hire.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018

Regular communication during the hiring process is essential, feds say

By keeping candidates engaged and interested, employers can lower their risk of losing applicants to a competing employment offer.

By Lisa Burden • April 12, 2018

What you need to know about recruiting tech

The launch of job boards during the commercial internet's early days revolutionized the way we search for new careers and find quality talent. Today, a jumble of advanced technologies is poised to do the same.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2018

Young workers think job-hopping helps their careers, but execs aren't so sure

When asked what constitutes serial job-hopping over a 10-year span, executives said six job changes and professionals said five.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018

ICE continues crackdown, arresting 97 in meatpacking plant raid

The Trump administration said it would be "quadrupling" worksite visits, especially in the food industry — and so far, it appears to be making good on that promise.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2018

To find success with video, keep an eye on the candidate experience

Recruiters are increasingly adopting video for screening, interviewing and branding efforts. But as the tech improves, it's important not to lose sight of the person on the other end.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2018

Are Google, Facebook and others poised to disrupt recruiting?

Some big tech names are starting to move in on job boards' territory while others, like Salesforce, have been notably absent.

By Lisa Burden • April 9, 2018

Recruiting tech: The best is yet to come

From AI to big data, there are some big things happening in the recruiting tech space. But the real game-changers may be just a few more months away.

By Lisa Burden • April 9, 2018

Is your recruiting process mobile optimized?

Smartphones are opening the door for possibilities not yet imagined. If you haven't created one yet, now is the time for a mobile recruiting strategy.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 9, 2018

H-1B cap met in 5 days even with application roadblocks

Demand for visas has not decreased, even as the application process has become more rigorous.

By Naomi Eide • April 9, 2018

Job growth slows, but workers with disabilities make noteworthy employment gains

One positive outcome of the tight labor market is that recruiters are broadening their pool of applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 9, 2018

Target settles background check lawsuit for $3.7M

The retailer also agreed to revamp the hiring process that the suit claimed disproportionately hurt African-American and Latino job applicants.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

3 candidate contacts may be the 'magic number' for best response rate

Persistence appears to pay off in recruiting, but it's only part of the equation, a study by Lever reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Nike 'failing to gain traction' in diversity hires

The athleticwear giant is working through some issues in order to square its reality with brand identity, experts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2018