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    Google for Jobs will show job listings' salary info

    The company says it will pull info from Glassdoor and others to show potential applicants what jobs listed on the site might pay.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2017
  • 15 years of digitization significantly shifted job requirements

    Between 2002 and 2016, the number of positions requiring high-level digital skills rose 18%.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2017
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    Top trends in talent acquisition

    AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

    By HR Dive staff
  • HR pros are increasingly turning to data for recruiting, engagement

    A new Paycor study shows that HR is becoming more data-driven, with a big uptick expected by 2022.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2017
  • Virgin Atlantic flies to Workplace, another win for the social network

    The social draw on which Workplace by Facebook was founded provides an appeal that other communication platforms lack.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2017
  • In response to the talent gap, Army reportedly loosens requirements

    Like employers in the private sector, the military may be looking to untapped talent pools to fill jobs.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
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    DXC Technology is latest company to team up with schools to improve STEM recruiting

    The program is poised to increase the number of degree-holders in computer science, management and STEM fields, as well as STEM-related disciplines.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
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    How a good relationship with the CFO can improve talent acquisition

    When HR and finance work together, the company benefits. It’s a match too long in the making, and one that has the potential to grow even further.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
  • Today's most important recruiting metric? Demographics

    The push to diversify candidate pools, and ultimately hires, for the coming year emphasizes the need for inclusion across all talent streams, Glassdoor says.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 16, 2017
  • Only 19% of global workers think their work experience matches their employer's brand

    Organizations where those two elements are "aligned" have statistically better productivity and retention, a study of 19 global markets shows.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2017
  • Judge rules in favor of teens who noticed 25-cent wage disparity

    EEOC filed a lawsuit alleging that Pizza Studio violated the Pay Equity Act when it offered a female applicant 25 cents less per hour than her male friend — and then rescinded both offers when she complained.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017
  • Only 1 in 5 job seekers would apply to a company with a bad online reputation

    Companies might want to ignore their poor ratings, but job applicants won't, a new study says.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017
  • 330 CEOs have taken the 'diversity pledge'

    PwC's Tim Ryan is on a mission to add more CEOs to his growing list of those promising to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017
  • Spotify rolls out flexible holiday program

    Spotify's employees now can observe holidays that reflect their culture, religion or lifestyle.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017
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    Plan for employees, machines to work together as 'co-bots,' says Deloitte

    While some companies remain skeptical about the benefits of AI at work, 69% say they expect the tech to add jobs.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017
  • Older workers have low unemployment, but hold low-paying jobs

    Older women are more likely than older men to hold those low-paying jobs, and they have less saved for retirement.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2017
  • What are 'digital marketing skills'? General Assembly wants to help companies define them

    Major companies and lawmakers aim to bring more job candidates into digital marketing careers by making the jobs more accessible overall.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017
  • Forrester: Companies will pay 20% more for in-demand tech talent in 2018

    Additionally, the firm predicts 20% of CEOs will put their companies at risk by not acting on digital transformation.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017
  • Facebook hikes VR hiring despite lack of market success

    The company may be pursuing a talent acquisition strategy similar to Google's push for AI expertise.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017
  • Second attempt at Illinois salary history ban fails

    The Illinois Senate attempted to override the governor's veto of its salary history ban Thursday but couldn't muster the votes.

    By Nov. 9, 2017
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    Hiring is up, with a particular demand for political skills

    LinkedIn's October Workforce Report shows that hiring remains strong and that employers, particularly in the tech industry, are looking for workers with a background in politics.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017
  • IBM shifts focus from degrees to skills-based hiring

    Big Blue's new hiring initiative is part of a larger trend industry-wide to bring on candidates with necessary skills from a wider applicant pool.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017
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    7 overlooked talent pools to consider in 2018

    Smart recruiters are turning to untapped sources of talent ripe for the picking that can yield committed, long-term hires.  

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 9, 2017
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    LGBTQ workers' unemployment rate may be 3x the national average

    A recent survey reveals that applicants and employees may still face discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2017
  • Arizona state agencies 'ban the box'

    In addition to limiting questions about applicants' criminal history, Arizona's governor struck a deal with the state's department of corrections and Uber to provide workers with transportation.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Nov. 8, 2017
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    Employers are unnecessarily limiting applicant pools with college degree requirements

    New research from Harvard Business School shows that for many middle-skills jobs, employers expect four-year degrees. But those expectations may have to change.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017