Talent: Page 226
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Chemical industry is desperately seeking millennial talent
Like many other older industries, the struggle to retain young talent may directly impact profitability if no solution is found.
By Tom Starner • June 9, 2016 -
The sinking jobs numbers may not be all bad, experts say
Friday's job numbers got negative reviews on balance, but the reality may be more mixed.
By Tom Starner • June 7, 2016 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
miniseries via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee engagement
Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.
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Office sharing startup WeWork is reconfiguring its talent mix
The company is undergoing some changes resulting from hypergrowth.
By Tom Starner • June 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The future of work for women: 3 takeaways from a DC panel
HR executives and thought leaders offered some ways to drive success for women in today's workplace.
By Tom Starner • June 3, 2016 -
Can ADP's new predictive product keep talent in the fold?
ADP says it will soon be able to tell which talented people are more at risk of leaving and why.
By Tom Starner • June 2, 2016 -
How Chili's reduced turnover and saved millions
The restaurant was having serious turnover issues until it used a tech-based assessment tool to improve their talent ops.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2016 -
Why American workers are less likely to move for better jobs
Societal changes are affecting the number of American workers willing to take a risk and relocate for new opportunities.
By Tom Starner • May 27, 2016 -
Employers who help top employees achieve their goals have better retention
If you have best-in-class people within your workforce, attracting top talent will be easy, says one expert.
By Tom Starner • May 26, 2016 -
IBM layoffs, hiring happening simultaneously
IBM contined its recent job cut strategy, but it will hire replacements as needs in the tech industry change.
By Tom Starner • May 25, 2016 -
Why employer brand and reputation are increasingly important
These two aspects continue to rise as desirable employer traits among job seekers globally.
By Tom Starner • May 24, 2016 -
Survey: Amount of employers creating well-being plans nearly doubles in one year
In 2015, just 34% of those employers reported well-being as a core strategy. In 2016, 64% do.
By Tom Starner • May 23, 2016 -
Why drug testing makes filling the talent pipeline more difficult
Drug testing can save employers money in workers' compensation claims, but it's also making it very hard to fill jobs in certain industries.
By Tom Starner • May 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 ways to gather top talent and include diverse perspectives
One HR leader offers the best ways to seek out new, untapped talent while building a talent pipeline.
By Tom Starner • May 19, 2016 -
Survey reveals college grads may lack critical thinking, writing skills
After writing, public speaking is next, with 39% of managers reporting it as lacking.
By Tom Starner • May 19, 2016 -
2016 college grads, employers not on the same page for salary
The class of 2016's expectations about their first job may not mesh with what employers have to offer.
By Tom Starner • May 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
3 ways to raise the odds of landing scarce engineering talent
Today's talented new STEM grads have gravitated toward tech careers, creating a huge talent gap in the engineering market.
By Tom Starner • May 17, 2016 -
Employers may want to think twice before rehiring the fired
The IRS tried it...but it didn't go as well as hoped.
By Tom Starner • May 13, 2016 -
Looking for talent? Employee referrals remain a strong option
Despite all the bells and whistles in the recruiting space, studies once again note that employee referrals tend to do the job best.
By Tom Starner • May 12, 2016 -
Why it's time to step up social media recruiting tools
Recruitment costs are high and set to keep rising if employers do not adapt.
By Tom Starner • May 12, 2016 -
New web series provides millennial POV for employers
By the year 2020, millennials will make up 50% of the global workforce – meaning employers should gather knowledge now, if they haven't already.
By Tom Starner • May 12, 2016 -
Why the first 45 days of an onboarding plan are crucial
A proper onboarding program has many facets, but those first weeks are critical for new hires.
By Tom Starner • May 11, 2016 -
A criminal record may not negatively impact job performance
Recent research has found that military enlistees with prior arrests or criminal records outperformed those without prior criminal issues.
By Tom Starner • May 11, 2016 -
Study: Fingerprint records often flawed when screening job applicants
A report from a background search provider says using fingerprints as the sole evidence for employment background checks may be a mistake.
By Tom Starner • May 11, 2016 -
Opinion
3 ways to ensure individual assessments work
63% of First Advantage's survey respondents feel "very confident" that their company is compliant with current laws, but over half feel their individual assessment process could be improved.
By Bret Jardine • May 10, 2016 -
'Joining Forces' program promises to hire or train 100,000 more veterans
A major event at the White House on Thursday celebrated the program's 5th anniversary.
By Tom Starner • May 6, 2016