Hiring STEM talent is easier said than done, says survey

The government is making it difficult for employers who need to fill jobs with STEM workers, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 29, 2016

Survey reveals the 25 best cities to live and work

Did your city make the list?

By Tom Starner • Feb. 25, 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

How alumni networks can help drive talent needs, new business

Successful alumni networks have been a staple at consulting companies for years, but now other market sectors are getting into the practice.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 25, 2016

Banking industry is boosting benefits options to attract, retain millennials

According to an article at Banking Exchange, the financial services industry is finally making changes.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016

How small companies can use size to their advantage while hiring

Being a small employer is not necessarily a detriment to recruiting, but it does take a little more creativity.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 22, 2016

Predictive analytics: Why big data may mean big changes in recruiting, HR

Big data may eventually transform HR at employers of all sizes and types, experts say.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 21, 2016

How two firms are helping employers land top college talent

Campus recruiting season is in full-swing. Employers need every advantage to land the best and the brightest.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016

How one company looks to meet the growing freelance economy head-on

With its new Talent Exchange, PwC seeks to connect with highly skilled freelancers while eliminating the middleman.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016

Yahoo to expect intense scrutiny as it reduces its workforce

The tech company's employee review system is already under the microscope thanks to a recent lawsuit.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016

Expert: With unemployment below 5%, employers must ratchet up retention strategies

Recent employment numbers prove it is a job seeker's market – meaning employers should take care to avoid the high cost of turnover.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Accenture is the latest large employer to reveal diversity data

The firm is following other employers who are turning to transparency to change the status quo.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016

Spot an exceptional employee by tracking emotional intelligence

10 emotional intelligence factors define who makes a good employee – and who makes a great one.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 10, 2016

New initiative focuses on LGBT women in top management positions

OutWOMEN hopes to champion the success of LGBT women who are in senior leadership positions and inspire others to achieve those high level executive jobs.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 5, 2016

Intel improves diversity figures, but still sees work ahead

The company is so far making good on their promise to dedicate more resources to diversity.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 5, 2016

Energy, retail driving predicted 2016 employment slowdown

HR leaders in the energy and retail markets are facing layoff challenges based on some recent economic indicators, according to Reuters.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 5, 2016

Glassdoor's top 20 benefits list shows how employers are getting creative

Traditional benefits are still a critical talent management strategy, but many employers today are trying to find added ways to entice and retain talent.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 2016

Nonprofit sector experiences healthy job growth, says survey

The nonprofit sector in the U.S. is outpacing the for-profit sector growth-wise over the last decade, but HR's talent management challenges are similar.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 3, 2016

Survey: Recruitment marketing gaining ground among HR leaders

But many HR managers do not feel they have the right tools to handle it, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 3, 2016

Plains states once again rule Gallup's 'good jobs' rankings

North Dakota is the leading state for "good jobs," according to recent Gallup data.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 2, 2016

How to make the company diversity policy more than 'lip service'

Diversity policies often create only an “illusion of fairness,” which can damage their effectiveness and acceptance in the workforce.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 29, 2016

A case study in completing onboarding the right way

It's a critical process in retaining top talent, and one company, defense contractor Raytheon, seems to be setting an example, according to Talent Management.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 29, 2016

How to confidently hire a strong remote worker

Before hiring a remote worker, HR should run through a list of steps to ensure the out-of-office situation makes sense for both the employee and employer.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 29, 2016

Man vs. machine: Did recruitment technology lose its humanity?

As the tech got more sophisticated, the tension grew between the humanity and the science of recruitment. But 2016 may be a breakout year for recruiters trying to connect.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 28, 2016

US on-demand workers now 17% of entire workforce

That's about 27 million Americans, according to a recent study.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Why employers need to work on their talent brand

Product and company brand are still important, but employers need to consider "the who, what and where" of their workplaces, too.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2016