Infosys hires 2,500 Americans to fill tech jobs once held by visa holders

That Infosys has opted to invest directly in U.S. talent initiatives shows how strong the pushback against the H-1B program has become.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

US gains 313K jobs in February, the largest number since July 2016

Unemployment rates saw little change in February, with the noteworthy exception of African-American unemployment, which declined to 6.9%.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2018

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

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Staffing firm pays $50K for 'age will matter' comment

EEOC says employers still struggle to comply with the ADEA, in part because age discrimination is often viewed as more acceptable than other types of discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • March 12, 2018

USCIS to delay H-1B premium processing, but no word on when or for how long

Employers who previously paid $1,225 for a quick 15-day turnaround may no longer have that option.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2018

Unwelcoming recruiting practices could be keeping women away from STEM fields

A study of campus recruiting sessions by two Stanford University researchers found employers are creating a "chilly environment" for women in STEM fields.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

Recruiting alone: Hiring as an HR department of one

Whether you're the sole HR professional at a mid-size company or a small business owner wearing multiple hats, talent acquisition brings unique challenges.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

Shortening time-to-hire is a priority for growing companies

For many employers, a long hiring process can mean losing a candidate to the competition, a new report shows.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

'Corporate pied-piper' lured away employees, created competing recruiting firm, Randstad alleges

The lawsuit claims a national director for the firm, while employed, set up a nearby competing firm and hired two direct reports in violation of their non-compete agreements.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 8, 2018

5 employer branding myths that are holding you back

Many organizations believe that successful branding is beyond their reach, but any organization can do it, writes Eric Friedman, founder and CEO of eSkill Corporation.

By Eric Friedman • March 8, 2018

Hiring more women brought bottom-line gains for the food service industry

Efforts to improve gender diversity can have a strong ROI, a new report for the food service industry shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2018

More women are studying computer science, but will the tech industry make room?

The field should soon have more diverse talent pools from which to hire. But it remains to be seen whether it will make the necessary changes to advance and retain women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018

Fewer employers opting to test for marijuana use

Legalization, combined with a tight labor market, has driven some employers to rethink their drug testing policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2018

Businesses and government seek to remove barriers to hiring ex-convicts

Those barriers persist long after the handcuffs come off, but a chance to work could be the answer to both a better life and the current labor shortage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2018

GM's top HR official, in unusual move, exits after just 8 months

Jose D. Tomas' departure from GM's top HR spot comes amid intense competition for talent among U.S. automakers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2018

Is campus recruiting ageist? One group of employees says yes

PwC faces a lawsuit alleging that it discriminated against older job candidates by recruiting on college campuses and school-affiliated job sites.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2018

New Facebook tool aims for local hiring markets

Applicants are able to find local positions via the jobs board and can create, edit and submit an application from their smartphone.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

How one startup found success with quirky recruitment tactics

When clothing retailer Betabrand needed a website designer, it did so by making its homepage as ugly as possible.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

Many hiring managers fail to check references, credentials

Recent survey results could mean that managers are relying on HR to screen candidates — or that a tight labor market paired with a time crunch has them taking shortcuts.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 1, 2018

4 things HR leaders need to know when 'acquihiring' talent

As skilled tech employees become more difficult to find, companies will need to get used to acquihiring and the necessary cultural due diligence that comes with it.

By Mike Amiot and Mike Hughes • March 1, 2018

Remote hiring has exploded — but why haven't remote work policies?

"Big companies are operating in the same mode as in the 20th century, but how managers work with their teams has changed rapidly," Upwork CEO Stephane Kasriel told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018

Tech firm diversity survey marked by conflicting results

A majority of those in the tech industry say they've worked in a diverse department — yet 45% also agree that the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2018

Men are leaving the workforce in droves, but upskilling can help

The demands of the labor market are rapidly changing, and automation has rendered the skills of many less-educated workers obsolete, according to one economist.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2018

Hiring, labor costs top challenges for mid-market execs

Results from an annual survey by JPMorgan Chase & Co. also show that 76% of mid-market firms plan to raise wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018

Work opportunities are fractured along gender, race, class lines, EPI report says

New study affirms that joblessness hits black men without degrees hardest and most often.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2018

Trump administration tightens restrictions on H-1B contractors

To justify visa holders' legitimacy of employment, employers "must provide contracts and itineraries for employees" that work at third-party worksites.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 23, 2018