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

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Top 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.

By HR Dive staff

Projected temp workforce expansion to benefit employers, workers

CareerBuilder's new survey results predict that temporary employment will add 173,478 jobs, an increase of 5.9%.

By Tom Starner • May 6, 2016

HR should be wary when passive job candidates focus mainly on pay

Some job candidates are using job offers to extract a counter-offer from their current employer. What can HR do to ameliorate it?

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2016

Survey: Millennials aren't on board with current recognition programs

The survey outlines what employers are doing wrong – and what some are doing right.

By Tom Starner • May 5, 2016

Attorney General asks employers to 'ban the box'

Attorney General Loretta Lynch celebrated her first year on the job in part by asking employers to give former inmates a chance.

By Tom Starner • May 4, 2016

WalletHub research reveals top states for working moms

WalletHub's analysis included factors such as daycare quality, parental leave policies and gender pay gap.

By Tom Starner • May 4, 2016

How Ford uses its 'legacy-driven' culture to successfully recruit intern talent

The motor company takes its summer internship program seriously and has seen recruitment dividends out of it.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Contingent workforces gaining more clout as their numbers grow

Around 20% of the U.S. workforce is made up of contingent workers, up from 12% in 2010.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Stay interviews gaining popularity as talent supply tightens

Exit interviews can help, but stay interviews may be more beneficial as retention takes on a higher significance.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2016

Employer social media use increased 500% in past decade

CareerBuilder's annual social media recruitment survey found that 60% of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates.

By Tom Starner • April 29, 2016

How networks can help build diversity in workplaces

A “diversity manager” or flexible work hours alone will not encourage workplace diversity.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

Indeed, SimplyHired lead the online job search engine race

The two search engines accounted for 62% of interviews and 59% of hires, according to a report by SilkRoad.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

Study: 'Status quo bias' prevents diverse hiring

A University of Colorado study concludes if there's only one woman in a finalist pool, there's almost statistically zero chance that she will be picked.

By Kathryn Moody • April 27, 2016

Even with projected job growth, nonprofits face uphill talent climb

Nonprofit HR is challenged by a lack of strategic planning or budgets for recruitment and retention.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Experts: Ageism hurts everyone in the workplace

With baby boomers pushing back retirement, HR leaders need to maintain a culture that values older workers.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Summer brings seasonal talent challenges to small employers

Recruiting and hiring seasonal workers, whether they are full-time, part-time or interns, requires preparation and counsel.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

How to ensure a remote work plan will succeed

A "digital nomad" and expert delivers four ways to try to go remote ahead of time.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

Labor Dept. offers a new, free way to improve job app accessibility

A recent survey found that employers tend to underestimate the need for such job applications in the workforce.

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

How a job analysis can be an effective tool for improved hiring

According to an expert, they can go a long way in hiring the right person for the job.

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

How allowing remote work can cut a company's carbon footprint

U.S. tech giants Dell and Xerox report a dramatic impact on sustainability thanks to telework, with millions of gallons of gas saved. Happy Earth Day!

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

Employers to hire highest number of new grads since 2007

But companies are also concerned that colleges aren't adequately preparing students for the workforce.

By Kathryn Moody • April 22, 2016

'Social recruiting': The growing power of the new kids on the block

Social networks are taking over the recruiting space. But giants like Facebook and LinkedIn aren't able to do it all.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

Experts: Don't overlook people with disabilities when seeking talent

Employers facing a talent crisis need to consider the massive labor pool of Americans with disabilities, according to experts at the recent SHRM conference.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

Ad agencies failing to keep pace in finding 'young creatives'

It is one of the big industries struggling to attract workers away from the glitz and glamour of Silicon Valley.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016