4 recruiting trends to watch in 2018

What should recruiting and HR professionals be looking for in the coming year? Many of the solutions are technology-based, but some rely as much on human intelligence as artificial intelligence.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2017

Many industries have high perceived diversity, but the numbers tell a different story

Companies that call themselves diverse can't truly stake that claim until they have diversity at all levels, a key issue for a variety of industries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2017

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Attractive job candidates less likely to land low-paying, unappealing jobs

Good-looking job candidates usually have an edge in employment, but not when the job is undesirable, per a new American Psychological Association study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017

Can employers help solve the student debt problem?

Various stakeholders — from legislators to HR tech vendors — recognize the scale of the student debt problem. But few are doing anything about it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017

BLS predicts job growth of 11.5M over next decade

A vast number of those jobs will require postsecondary education, the bureau notes, putting further pressure on employees to upskill.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017

Managers fear Gen Z will be harder to manage than other generations

According to a recent study, however, many say they have no plans to change their management style for the new generation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017

Report: Disengagement costs employers up to $500M in lost productivity

High rates of absenteeism, work-family conflict and mental health problems exacerbated issues. But employers can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017

AI experts are making bank as tech companies wage talent war

The 400 employees at Alphabet Inc.'s DeepMind make an estimated $345,000 each, prompting some observers to joke about an NFL-style salary cap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017

Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees

The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017

Should flexible work be the default option for most jobs?

Experts during a webinar hosted by 1 Million for Work Flexibility argued that the future of work may be letting people work wherever is best for them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017

Resource Actions: The job ad that will make you cringe

Sometimes, there is such a thing as being too honest with prospective candidates.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2017

Corporations are going to college, trying to hang out with the cool kids

From sending volunteers to move futons to holding VR workshops, big brands are going beyond career fairs to get the attention of young talent.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 19, 2017

SAP targets biased job ads with new machine learning solution

The company's Leonardo platform will soon allow recruiters to target phrases and language that might be construed as favoring one gender over another.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 19, 2017

Big pharma taps the tech pool, creating more competition

Some big pharma companies hope to hire engineers to help them streamline their processes to discover and develop new drugs.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 19, 2017

Is 'culture fit' code for bias? Recruiters must be wary, experts say

Employers should work to limit how much “fit” can sway hiring decisions.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 19, 2017

Retail workers value flexibility over pay

In the midst of the late-autumn hiring push, flexible shift scheduling and part-time work remain top-of-mind for retail job candidates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017

H-1B by the numbers: 3 data points illustrating the last decade of the visa program

While the program could face changes, understanding how it has contributed to the American workforce over the last decade is important.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 19, 2017

High appeal: How cannabis worker training translates across industries

The cannabis industry is expected to create more jobs in the U.S. by 2020 than manufacturing, utilities or the government — and HR could learn a few things from it.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 18, 2017

Have rumors of the tech skills gap been greatly exaggerated?

The gap is found in certain geographic areas, but isn’t as massive as generally reported, a new study says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017

Google pledges $1B to fight the skills gap

With its resources and influence, Google is poised to make significant strides in upskilling the workforce.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2017

McDonald's opting for 'Snaplications' to attract young job applicants

Job hunters can receive job postings and begin the application process in a McDonald’s restaurant through Snapchat.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017

Amazon ratchets up holiday hiring to fill more than 120,000 jobs

The company hopes to attract new full- and part-time workers with a generous set of benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017

For workers with disabilities, recruitment has a long way to go

Employers are used to accommodating employees with disabilities, but their recruiting practices lag behind.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 12, 2017

Amazon muscles into MBA hiring market

The biggest disruptor in commerce has now become the top recruiter at the business schools of Duke University, Carnegie Mellon University and others.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 12, 2017

iPhone maker's new US factory starts recruiting – but are there enough workers?

To address some serious recruiting challenges, Foxconn has turned to a nearby university. But that may not be enough.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 12, 2017