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

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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

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

Effective employee referral programs remain a strong talent mining tool

They are great for talent hunting, but there are some clear steps to success that employers should be careful to follow.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 26, 2016

Survey: Integrated talent management favored by HR leaders

A recent survey of 400 global HR and business leaders has found that those leaders believe such an approach "will help drive business growth."

By Tom Starner • Jan. 26, 2016

Near half of millennial women feel they are overlooked for leadership positions

The disparity ties into why millennials in general are seeking out new jobs in the near future.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 26, 2016

Why proactive employers are strategizing for limited talent pools now

Employers looking to fill highly skilled talent pipelines need to look out 5-10 years, according to a talent analytics expert at Aon Hewitt.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 26, 2016

Money isn't everything: High salaries still top priority for talent, but it's not alone

The research makes it clear yet again. Money is important, but it can only go so far, say experts.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 25, 2016

HR struggles to define 'quality of hire'

Despite the fact that the metric is seen as necessary, there are no real standardized ways of measuring it, say experts.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 20, 2016

Survey: Young employees 'optimistic' about tech, careers

Tomorrow's workforce is positive about many things but still see major challenges ahead, according to a survey.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 19, 2016

How to explain equity compensation, a growing talent retention benefit

It's a talent recruitment trend, but it requires clear communication by employers to get employees to buy-in. 

By Tom Starner • Jan. 15, 2016

Goldman Sachs represents new way to recruit millennials

Goldman Sachs is an investment bank, but says it is morphing into a "technology company" -- and is using that phrase as part of its recruitment strategy.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 14, 2016

Survey: Diversity efforts remain a work in progress

Diversity continues to be top of mind for employers across the U.S., but there is still much work to be done.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 14, 2016

Attracting top talent from competitors is tough, but not impossible

If you want to build leadership star power by recruiting it from other companies, you need to follow some specific strategies, according to Gallup.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 13, 2016

Why employers need to pay attention to freelancers' needs

The Staples Advantage Workplace index provides statistics and insight into the state of freelancing.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 2016

BLS November JOLT report: Job openings remain stable

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November report. Some sectors fared better than others.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

How to avoid the seven deadly sins when recruiting college talent

When recruiting college talent, there are seven missteps employers should avoid, according to an academic HR expert.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

How one startup looks to boost diversity with its new platform

Jopwell is helping companies such as Facebook, Morgan Stanley and others better their diversity programs.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Study: Robots, BPaaS to disrupt offshoring sector in the next decade

The two forms of automation may combine and send ripples throughout the entire sector, according to a report from global consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Survey: Hiring to increase modestly in 2016

Confidence is up among employers over hiring both full-time and part-time workers in 2016, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Employee referrals remain a potent, but underused, recruiting tool

Employee referrals are nothing new, yet according to a recent article, they are not being used to their full recruiting potential.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016

Algorithms are slowly taking over recruiting's sourcing role

Potent technology is leading to a role-change for talent seekers, according to experts. 

By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016

Survey: Independent contractors favor safety net of some sort

On-demand workers like their freedom, but still would like a safety net and benefits.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016