How one startup uses 'inclusion technology' to tackle the diversity challenge

Glassbreakers pairs users with mentors who have similar personal and professional interests.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Employers seeking tech leadership should not overlook millennials

A new survey from Epicor found that employers need to refocus their hiring efforts to fix gaps in leadership and skill.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 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

Louisiana governor signs order banning LGBT discrimination

In doing so, Gov. John Bel Edwards overturned a law signed by ex-governor Bobby Jindal.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

Why basic compliance to paid leave laws is not enough

To effectively implement such plans and attract talent, employers need to get a little creative.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

Acting OPM head calls for elimination of 'unconscious' workplace bias

She cites blind hiring as a way to combat the overwhelmingly white and male majority at the federal level.

By Tom Starner • April 15, 2016

Why integrated HR tech is key to handling global workforce data

Some mid-level companies still use spreadsheets, which can create massive errors.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Coca-Cola expands parental leave, credits millennials for changes

The company is the latest to improve its parental leave plan, following recent news from San Francisco and New York.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Closeness with co-workers, pride in work mark top healthcare employers

Healthcare is often hierarchial and high-stress, but these workplace cultures keep turnover low and recruitment high – and are a good example to employers of all kinds.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Why millennials may not be the solution for on-demand talent

Millennials are "overrated" within the on-demand economy, according to the co-founder of Work Market, a freelance talent marketplace.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

19 major employers pledge to 'ban the box'

U.S. employers signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge, joining the White House's initiative to encourage "fairer" hiring.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Study: Background screening increases as more contingent workers hired

As contingent workforces fill a critical talent need, employers are turning to screenings more often.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Colorado's unusually low unemployment rate triggers fierce talent war

With the national unemployment rate at 5%, the job market is tight. In Colorado, the rate is even lower – 3.2%.

By Tom Starner • April 11, 2016

Homeland Security is losing the talent war as cyber threats spike

The issue exemplifies the intense fight for cybersecurity professionals in both the private and public spheres.

By Tom Starner • April 8, 2016

How onboarding can make or break an employee's work experience

Greenhouse Software helps clients improve their onboarding experience, and it leads by example.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why managing retention of contractors can't be left to chance

It's an employer skill that needs to be developed, or retention is bound to be an expensive problem.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

Why quality leaders are critical when seeking top talent

But HR has a problem: Most believe their leaders fall short of being "very effective."

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

North Carolina's new law gets strong pushback from major employers

The state passed the controversial bill last week, and repercussions are already being felt.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Why the workplace pet policy may be a boon to productivity

Allowing pets in the workplace is not a new idea, but data shows it may be working for some workplaces.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

How recruiters can take a page from CRM strategy

New tech solutions are using customer relationship management strategies to recruit and manage talent information.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

Strong hiring to continue in Q2, according to employer survey

A new survey from CareerBuilder reports that employers expect to keep the hiring trend going during Q2 in 2016.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

How PwC might save $850M by listening to millennials

By listening to their "youngish" workforce, the professional services firm may both save on real estate costs and solve a turnover problem.

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

Employee referrals remain a potent talent sourcing strategy

The programs remain one of the best ways to fill a talent pipeline, according to Gallup.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

The shadow workforce: Contract work in traditional industries growing faster than 'gigs'

Many think of Uber and the like when speaking of independent contractors, but research shows those types of contract jobs are the minority.

By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016

Lyft California case looks like it will sidestep employee classification

The judge on the case does note that the current settlement proposal may be too low, however.

By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016

Why it's vital for employers to get the Form I9 process right

Not following the current laws may lead to severe penalties.

By Tom Starner • March 28, 2016