Authenticity, transparency keys to keeping an employer brand on point

We spoke with Bryan Chaney, the talent branding and attraction strategist at Indeed, to discern what matters most when trying to send a message.

By Kathryn Moody • April 27, 2017

Improved ATS integration challenges recruitment tech status quo

More big names are jumping into the ATS fray to add the features that modern day recruiters demand, like advanced candidate data and reporting. 

By Tess Taylor • April 27, 2017

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

New platform seeks to put more women on tech companies' boards

In February, Singh Cassidy launched Boardlist, which is a directory of female candidates who have been nominated by businesspeople in Silicon Valley. 

By Tess Taylor • April 27, 2017

CareerBuilder: 74% of employers plan to hire new college grads

The outlook on entry-level, college graduate hiring is the most optimistic since 2007.

By Tess Taylor • April 27, 2017

McDonald's bets future on kiosks and hiring 'hospitality service people'

Replaced by self-serve kiosks and touch screen apps, future workers will be focused more on customer engagement than taking orders.

By Tess Taylor • April 27, 2017

Survey: Proposed H-1B changes will make skilled IT talent scarce, expensive in US

The study found H-1B changes could have the opposite of their intended effect, pushing companies to offshore projects if they can’t find IT talent onshore.

By Justine Brown • April 27, 2017

Delaware state lawmakers pitch two family leave proposals

The two bills, one calling for paid leave and the other for extended unpaid leave, largely mirror partisan division on the subject nationally.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2017

FlexJobs list highlights growing allure of offering part-time positions

As employers seek to address talent shortages and employees strive for flexibility, more companies are opting for professional part-time workers.

By Kathryn Moody • April 25, 2017

4 questions and answers about Trump's 'Hire American' order

The order calls for "strict enforcement" of labor laws for workers coming to the U.S. But what does that mean?

By Justine Brown • April 25, 2017

Employee engagement is a critical piece of avoiding M&A missteps

Mary Cianni of Willis Towers Watson talks about preventing the financials of M&A from overshadowing the human side of such deals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017

Cornell: Laid off workers are 65% more likely to quit their next job

University researchers concluded that workers might not feel committed to their next employer after being previously laid off.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017

Utah adopts ban-the-box law for most government jobs

Those applying to law enforcement, criminal justice and other select positions may still be subjected to criminal background checks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017

Google Hire controversy reveals growing questions over transparency in recruiting tech

What is the future of job seeker privacy and recruitment technology? As the technology improves, it's increasingly important to ask. 

By Tess Taylor • April 20, 2017

Stripe launches 'New Yorker for geeks' in effort to bolster recruitment marketing

Susan Fowler, the former Uber engineer, will take the reigns of the newsletter, titled Increment. Stripe hopes the offering will bolster its brand among industry members.

By Tess Taylor • April 20, 2017

Can Facebook's new job posting feature compete with other recruitment services?

The Facebook jobs feature may represent the future of ATS integration. But what about the risk of bias in the transparent world of social media?

By Tess Taylor • April 20, 2017

Are drug tests making skill gaps worse?

Quest Diagnostics says 4% of drug tests in 2015 were positive, the highest amount in 10 years.

By Tess Taylor • April 20, 2017

61% of job seekers visit company sites before applying

A third of potential employees shared a negative review of a former or potential employer, and 55% decided not to apply for a job based on a negative review.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 20, 2017

Retail job numbers tumble in early 2017

A prolonged decline would spell trouble for the entire job market. Employees will need proper training to avoid being victims of retail disruption.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2017

More tech workers are looking beyond Silicon Valley for jobs

As digitalization takes over almost every U.S. industry, tech jobs will sprout elsewhere — especially as the cost of living in CA remains high.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 19, 2017

Despite federal policies, 33% of employers plan to hire immigrants in 2017

80% of employers say they pay immigrants the same as U.S. workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 19, 2017

Trump's planned executive order calls for companies to 'Hire American,' reconfigures H-1B award system

The order will call for "strict enforcement" of labor laws for workers coming to the U.S., creating an environment for higher wages and employment rates for American workers. 

By Naomi Eide • April 18, 2017

Older applicants challenge PwC's alleged preference for younger workers

The plaintiffs are two men, ages 53 and 47, who say their applications for entry-level associate positions were denied by the firm.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2017

AI places third in a recruitment sourcing competition

The technology is getting smarter. But that's certainly not bad news for recruiters.

By Tess Taylor • April 13, 2017

Millennials want 'authenticity' and a personal approach from recruiters

By the year 2025, millennial workers are projected to make up 75% of the U.S. workforce. Gen Z is not far behind.

By Tess Taylor • April 13, 2017

US may be losing too much foreign STEM talent, says CEO of JPMorgan Chase

An estimated 300,000 foreign students leave the U.S. following graduation every year. 

By Tess Taylor • April 13, 2017