Los Angeles tops 'happy' city list for job satisfaction

Six California cities are among the top 11 of the best cities in America concerning job happiness.

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

What factors make up a great place to work?

Fast Company examined why certain companies made the Fortune Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

By Tom Starner • March 8, 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

Survey reveals disconnect between young job seekers and HR leaders

The two groups have differing views on millennial relocation and other related recruiting issues.

By Tom Starner • March 7, 2016

Closing the widening skills gap using real-time data

A new tool from Strayer@Work is designed to help close the elusive skills gap plaguing American employers.

By Tom Starner • March 3, 2016

College loan repayment benefit can save employees $4,100, study finds

Some employers are offering to help pay off student loans, and research found that the perk is more than window dressing.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

Why employers should keep politics out of a job interview

Legal experts make this one clear: do not ask who an applicant is voting for.

By Tom Starner • March 2, 2016

Survey: Managing the IT talent gap may require hybrid staffing strategies

Cyber security talent is scarce, meaning employers need to get creative as the talent crisis continus to plague global businesses.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

The keys to an effective job ad, according to the experts

A carefully crafted job ad represents a vital first impression for employers looking to turn passive talent into active job seekers.

By Tom Starner • March 1, 2016

'Returnship' programs offer employers a new source of experienced talent

The programs are emerging as a way for employers to recapture talent that previously exited the workforce and wants to return.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

How one accounting firm changed its ways to attract and retain young talent

Combining fun with charity work and other strong workplace culture initiatives is making a difference at a Green Bay-area accounting firm.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

Employees can help companies recruit, thanks to social media

They are the "secret recruiting weapon," according to the LinkedIn Talent Blog.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

Hiring STEM talent is easier said than done, says survey

The government is making it difficult for employers who need to fill jobs with STEM workers, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

Survey reveals the 25 best cities to live and work

Did your city make the list?

By Tom Starner • Feb. 25, 2016

How alumni networks can help drive talent needs, new business

Successful alumni networks have been a staple at consulting companies for years, but now other market sectors are getting into the practice.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 25, 2016

Banking industry is boosting benefits options to attract, retain millennials

According to an article at Banking Exchange, the financial services industry is finally making changes.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016

How small companies can use size to their advantage while hiring

Being a small employer is not necessarily a detriment to recruiting, but it does take a little more creativity.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 22, 2016

Predictive analytics: Why big data may mean big changes in recruiting, HR

Big data may eventually transform HR at employers of all sizes and types, experts say.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 21, 2016

How two firms are helping employers land top college talent

Campus recruiting season is in full-swing. Employers need every advantage to land the best and the brightest.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016

How one company looks to meet the growing freelance economy head-on

With its new Talent Exchange, PwC seeks to connect with highly skilled freelancers while eliminating the middleman.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Yahoo to expect intense scrutiny as it reduces its workforce

The tech company's employee review system is already under the microscope thanks to a recent lawsuit.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016

Expert: With unemployment below 5%, employers must ratchet up retention strategies

Recent employment numbers prove it is a job seeker's market – meaning employers should take care to avoid the high cost of turnover.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Accenture is the latest large employer to reveal diversity data

The firm is following other employers who are turning to transparency to change the status quo.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Spot an exceptional employee by tracking emotional intelligence

10 emotional intelligence factors define who makes a good employee – and who makes a great one.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 10, 2016

New initiative focuses on LGBT women in top management positions

OutWOMEN hopes to champion the success of LGBT women who are in senior leadership positions and inspire others to achieve those high level executive jobs.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 5, 2016

Intel improves diversity figures, but still sees work ahead

The company is so far making good on their promise to dedicate more resources to diversity.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 5, 2016