SIA announces 2016 list of the fastest growing staffing agencies

To qualify, agencies must have at least $1 million in annual revenues and at least 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2011 and 2015.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

US productivity slide continues, but talent war rages on

Based on DOL data, productivity has been slipping for the last five years.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 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

How a culture of health wins you top talent

Organizations must employ new talent management tactics to recruit and retain quality workers.

By Bryan Mahoney • Aug. 9, 2016

Randstad makes Monster deal for $429M

The focus for Randstad going forward with respect to acquired companies will be on integration and implementation, a signal it will be slowing down it's shopping appetite.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016

Fresh job numbers put more pressure on HR to find talent

The latest federal job data – an increase of 255,000 jobs – spells increased employer competition.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2016

Expert: Hire for talent, not skills

Hiring for talent is a more sustainable recruitment practice, Mel Kleiman, president of Humetrics, said.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

The increasing transparency of the candidate experience

What can companies do to keep things positive when everything that candidates and employees experience ends up on a review website like Glassdoor?

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

How Brexit has affected recruiters and workforce experts around the world

With a few weeks having passed since Brexit, more is known about its impact on recruitment and the job market.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Recruitment requires a strong marketing strategy

Social media and mobile devices are dramatically shaping the landscape of recruitment.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

4 often overlooked mistakes that recruiters make on LinkedIn

There are currently 433 million users on LinkedIn, a golden opportunity for recruiters at any level.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Studies: Job sites still need a major mobile update

Recent studies show that many job search sites are outdated for today's mobile job hunters, pushing some applicants away.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

5 signs an HR manager should consider outsourcing recruitment

Long cycle times and unresponsive recruiters or hiring managers can turn off even the hungriest candidates.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

The skills employers are looking for right now

Employers are on the hunt for people who are strong problem solvers and good at managing their time, among others. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Is Ban the Box backfiring for black applicants?

In states with Ban the Box laws, the race-based gap rose from a 7% to a 45% advantage for white applicants. But some experts say the laws aren't to blame.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

What candidates really think about the recruitment process

56% of job seekers find the entire process of finding a job very stressful – and 67% of this stress comes from dealing with recruiters.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Freelance workers continue to find opportunity in the gig market

Many workers go into it thinking the "gig economy" is more fair, particularly for independent artists, but analysts remain concerned about potential abuses.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Gender inequality continues to plague employers of STEM workers

At London Technology Week, a number of large organizations all shared the concern that there are shortages of women in STEM.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

August heats up with massive immigration-related fine increases

Not filing I-9 forms and processing immigrant worker visas properly will cost almost double the original fine in some categories.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Data-driven recruitment improves diversity in hiring

Without the right information to make an informed decision, recruiters often resort to their "gut feelings" about a candidate.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Startups benefit from a streamlined recruitment process

Rockstart, a startup accelerator program that has graduated 68 companies and created more than 400 new jobs, is an example of such a program.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

How to present culture, find the right fit, and avoid hiring a homogeneous crop

Millennials and Gen Z are among the most diverse age groups in the workforce today, but recruiting them may require some shifts on the part of employers.

By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2016

Survey: Applicant quality continues to plague employers

While 72% of hiring managers say they provide clear job descriptions, only 36% of candidates agree.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

How tech is tackling the diversity challenge

From blind hiring apps to bias-reducing text editors, the HR tech space offers a slew of options – but real solutions are harder to come by.

By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016

The impact of employee resource groups on the public sector

ERGs have been shown to largely enhance the employee experience, but they are mainly used within the private employer sector.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

Survey: Attraction, engagement now more important than search, sourcing for hiring

74% rated talent engagement as "very" or "critically" important – compared to 48% that rated the same level for candidate search and sourcing.

By Tom Starner • July 22, 2016