Tech giant 'antipoaching' episode ends with $415 million settlement

Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe were accused conspiring to avoid hiring each other's workers.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

HR may soon be responsible for "leading the work" -- not the workforce

According to a new book, change may be on the horizon for HR.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

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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.

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How two financial startups are closing the gender gap

For diversity to be a reality, it requires a dedicated effort -- something seen as particularly difficult in the financial sector.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Survey: 'Boomerangs' back in play as talent wars intensify

So-called "boomerang" employees (those who left and came back) are gaining favor in today's search for talent.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2015

Experts: Recruitment has gone beyond just posting a job app

Social media has been part of the conversation for a while, but many are still figuring out how to use it to recruit.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 1, 2015

Why cloud-based onboarding is gaining popularity

Onboarding is a critical talent management component -- and the cloud is becoming a key part of it.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015

Study reveals the dangers of hidden bias during recruitment

Recruiters need to work to overcome biases both real and unusual during hiring.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 28, 2015

New employees report 'mishaps' are common early on

First-day follies afflict over 50% of new hires, according to a new survey.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015

Hiring remotely requires careful I-9 planning, processing

It can be tricky, but hiring remotely can be done without issue as long as an employer follows some best practice guidelines.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

To compete, small businesses need a creative benefits strategy

If payroll is out of reach, small businesses can find ways to use benefits, especially tax free ones, to attract and retain talent.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015

Chipotle plans hiring spree on Sept. 9

The move, according to experts, is a sign of how tough the competition is for entry level, relatively low-paid employees.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015

Brutal competition remains alive and well -- in certain workplaces

Even with HR focused on a "kinder, gentler employer," the competition for top jobs remains intense, leaving work/life balance to the wayside.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

Why job app abandonment is so high -- and how to solve it

It's time to integrate and streamline the online job application process, or applicants will keep leaving in droves.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2015

Survey: Job seekers often lie on resumes -- with hilarious results

More than half of HR professionals and hiring managers surveyed have caught a fib on a resume, according to a recent poll.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

More companies are opting for employees over contractors

More and more employers who provide "on-demand" services are moving to hired W2 employees -- and not just because of litigation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

Beyond gender and ethnicity, another diversity challenge

In a recent survey, 61% of CHROs report there is a less discussed type of workforce diversity that is critical to success.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 6, 2015

Intel doubles its commitment to hiring women and minorities

Chip maker Intel is now offering employees $4,000 for each woman or minority job candidate they refer who lands at the company.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2015

Survey: Employees confident that economy is rebounding

Employee confidence remains high in the steadily recovering U.S. economy, according to a recent survey from staffing giant Ranstad.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2015

'Pay for Results' may be the next big thing for recruitment

By only requiring pay-per-applicant instead of cost-per-click, Appcast is helping HR land the best talent while keeping budgets under control.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2015

Hiring managers unveil some strange stunts pulled by job applicants

Careerbuilder asked 2,000 hiring manager's for job applicants' craziest attempts at tom-foolery, and got some very creative responses.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

Smart career changers are filling the tech talent pipeline

The ongoing tech boom is drawing career changers from a variety of fields -- and employers are taking advantage in the war for talent.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

U.S. employers need fresh approach to Hispanic workforce

Bosses are not developing Hispanic employees to their potential due to bias and an inability to understand Hispanic culture and values, says an expert.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

Why HR needs to go mobile for recruitment

Mobile tech is consistently underused by HR pros, even though top talent is using mobile in their job searches more and more.

By Kathryn Moody • July 30, 2015

Talent taking flight at Twitter?

Twitter appears to be slipping in the talent wars in Silicon Valley, where the competition is fiercest.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2015

Successful onboarding requires specific strategies

It's a critical process, but many employers -- particularly smaller businesses -- still struggle to get it right.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2015