Labor Dept. sues tech firm that helped bring down Bin Laden

The Labor Dept. is suing the Silicon Valley startup, Palantir Technologies, for discriminating against Asian job candidates.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2016

Survey: HR is not spending enough time vetting candidate resumes

Anecdotes from the new CareerBuilder study reveal some amusing miscues by candidates.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 27, 2016

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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

#MakeTechHerStory: Campaign pushes for gender diversity in tech

A new effort aims to boost gender diversity within the tech industry by educating young women and girls about fields like ecommerce, programming and cyber security.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016

Why tech jobs may be lagging in the second half of 2016

Some reports claim that tech hiring is about to hit a new low as recruiters scramble to find the best talent. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

Undercover team reveals alleged discriminatory hiring practices at staffing agencies

Some staffing agencies in New Jersey were accused of weeding out candidates because they look too "ghetto."

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

Does HR technology and social media impede hiring?

HR tech is a key part of any HR or recruiting process, but it could be backfiring in important ways.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

Talent shortages continue to plague California

Two in three California employers are facing serious shortages for full-time jobs, according to a new SHRM report. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

CareerBuilder shows recruiters how to maximize Boolean searches

A quick reminder on search fundamentals may help recruiters work more efficiently. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

A social career network for blue-collar workers has arrived

The other two-thirds of the workforce may have a new place to career climb.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 22, 2016

Despite lawsuits, employers need to focus on overtime rule change strategies

Employers with hourly workforces must face the facts: Times are changing.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016

Study: Assessment testing in recruiting is gaining in popularity

Employers are looking for recruitment solutions that reduce bias and engage applicants.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016

Survey: Millennials disconnected from employers, institutions

Their fondness for traditional political institutions and employers are significantly lower when compared to older generations.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016

Survey: Worker confidence rises, election notwithstanding

Employees apparently are feeling good about getting a raise, with an unprecedented 12.2-point rise in those expecting one.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016

Expert: 'Transboarding' is critical when managing the internal talent pipeline

It is one way to ensure that recruiting from within is both easy and successful.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016

To land talent, employers are turning to an ancient art: storytelling

Recruiting the best talent means being able to tell the best story about your organization.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016

Study: The growing Hispanic labor pool is one way to meet STEM hiring needs

U.S. employers continue to face painful skills shortages in the manufacturing, information technology and engineering fields.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016

Feds deliver grants to help build job opportunities for those with disabilities

Six states received the new grants as part of the DOL's continued employment initiatives.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016

Surveys: Talent attraction, retention woes not slowing down

Two new surveys from Willis Towers Watson indicate employers still fall short in their talent attraction/retention strategies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016

H-1B visa overhaul measure derailed

The complication, and the reason why employers who are H-1B dependent should pay attention, is that the language included cash bonuses in the wages.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016

How AI and recruiters will work together in the near future

Smart computers are matching candidates to jobs as the recruitment process evolves. But could AI ever fully replace humans at any part of the recruiting process?

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016

'Returnships' help bring stay-at-home parents back to the fold

More employers are trying out strategic programs to bring mid-level professionals back to work. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016

SmartRecruiters releases first mobile app for field recruiting

The new app aims to disrupt the field recruitment market and make college recruitment a more streamlined process.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016

Life insurance markets begin to focus on hiring more women

The life insurance industry in particular is facing a potential talent shortage if new talent markets aren't reached.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016

Korn Ferry survey shows baby boomers are staying employed longer

Having older, more experienced workers who stick around to mentor future generations is a boon for business.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016

Steps any startup can use to attract tech talent before the giants get them

One startup tech firm tells how they successfully acquired talent before Facebook and Google snatched them. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 15, 2016