Skills-based hiring will shift the marketplace, experts say

Because today's tech skills won't always appear as a certification or degree on a resume, this may necessitate a major shift in hiring practices.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 12, 2017

Please stop writing 'digital native' in your job descriptions, experts say

At a recent client seminar, employers heard from lawyer and blogger Eric B. Meyer and the EEOC's Mary Tiernan about best practices for avoiding age discrimination claims.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 11, 2017

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Gender equality remains elusive for women workers, especially those of color

Black women, in particular, have looked to entrepreneurship in order to escape racial and gender inequality.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017

Oregon high schools partner with local employers to transmit tech skills

Elevate Lane County shares a mission with other high school partnerships across the country: closing STEM talent gaps.

By Riia O’Donnell and Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2017

Meaningful work is critical to worker happiness, study says

A workplace that's ethical and empathetic also contributes to a strong culture of positivity, a new report finds.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017

Glassdoor bans job postings that discriminate against applicants with criminal records

The company said it hopes to encourage employers to consider a skilled "second-chance" community as a talent source.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2017

CareerBuilder: Wage increases, more full-time openings could bring jolly Q4 to job candidates

It's not just hiring for shop floor associates that's up; clerical, technology and accounting positions are also in demand ahead of the holidays.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 6, 2017

Executives seek HR pros with certifications, study shows

In response to the survey findings, HRCI has developed group certification packages for HR teams.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 5, 2017

Cybersecurity skills gap widens, despite clear demand for experts

Nearly 66% of employer respondents to a global survey said they don't have enough cybersecurity personnel on staff.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 5, 2017

What does seasonal hiring look like in 2017?

Upfront investment in employee training and better technology can help employers set themselves apart in a tough talent market.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 5, 2017

Pew: Americans are worried about algorithms making hiring decisions

Many survey respondents also said they were concerned about a future where robots and computers do jobs humans used to do.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Without administration's support, EEOC sues employer for transgender discrimination

EEOC continues to enforce its position that federal law protects workers who are transgender, despite opposition from the Trump administration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: 94% of workers are open to non-traditional work arrangements

ManpowerGroup measured responses to gig, contractor, freelance and temporary work, among other arrangements.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

HR leaders want predictive analytics, but only 1 in 3 has access to it

Making better hiring decisions and reducing staff turnover are among the top use cases for the tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2017

Study: AI will create more jobs than it kills

As artificial intelligence creates new positions, employers will need a plan for finding workers with the skills to do those jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

Gender discrimination isn't the tech industry's biggest problem

New research shows that in Silicon Valley, race discrimination may be an even bigger issue.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

When hiring salespeople, look for candidates with 'grit'

A new study recommends that employers look beyond the traditional skills associated with sales and focus on attributes like grit, rigor and teamwork.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2017

Older workers — not millennials — are driving the gig economy

Contingent hiring isn't just for mid-level work; around 47% of business leaders said they want to hire skilled contractors for management, senior executive and C-suite roles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2017

EEOC sues Buffalo Wild Wings for refusing to hire male bartenders

The commission has alleged that the Arkansas restaurant told a qualified male applicant that it wanted a female bartender.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

DOJ files first suit alleging company defied 'Hire American' order

Employers that want to shore up talent pipelines by hiring visa-holding talent should note the government's recent enforcement action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs

Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017

Are 'brain games' the answer to reducing recruiting bias?

Pymetrics, a startup, believes that neuroscience-based games and AI are the keys to reducing bias in hiring.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Williams-Sonoma tackles holiday hiring needs with work-from-home jobs

As the holiday season nears, the retailer gears up by recruiting home-based agents.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Recruiters say hiring managers slow things down

The majority of respondents to a recruiting survey also reported that bias is a clear problem in hiring.

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 28, 2017

Glassdoor: Workers want their employers to take a stand on political issues

Younger workers clearly think their employers should have a positive impact on the community, but businesses must ensure that political activities don't get in the way of civility and respect.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017