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HR tech may have helped job numbers rebound
Employers are increasingly turning to tools like predictive analytics to fill jobs, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Employers continue to ask questions about age, marital status in job interviews
Despite federal guidance and case law showing that such questions can serve as evidence of discrimination, many applicants are still asked such off-limits inquiries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
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AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.
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Wages inch up as small business growth slows slightly
With wage increases nearing 3% and inflation hovering in the 2% range, job seekers are in a strong position.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Auto plant pays $21.6M for refusing to hire union workers
But the settlement doesn't require the plant to hire the workers, as other recent agreements have.
By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How recruiters can kick-start their 2018 planning
Before the bustle of open enrollment, take time to outline next year’s hiring needs.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Whole Foods to add 6K workers during national US hiring day
It's an interesting move given the grocer's recent acquisition by Amazon, which held a similar event in August.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
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Hiring in the age of salary history bans
As state and local governments enact laws that prohibit employers from requesting applicants' salary information, recruiting and hiring initiatives will have to undergo some changes.
By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
'Going digital' is straining talent pools even further
Companies from various industries cite digital talent shortages as a serious recruitment challenge.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Diversity and inclusion index reveals importance of education, transparency
Highlights from the index show that 100% of the top Inclusion Index companies provide education on implicit bias.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Study reveals going pay rates of freelancers in nearly every industry
Freelancers can be found for just about any business-critical task, including legal and finance, meaning employers need to be ready to hire and pay appropriately.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Maryland drops 15% of new Uber, Lyft drivers for failing background checks
In the age of the gig or contingent worker, background checks will likely become even more important — and scrutinized.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Walmart tests robots that stock shelves, free up workers
The retail giant's CTO told Reuters the robots are 50% more efficient than humans in performing some tasks.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Facebook tests resume feature
"Work histories" could allow the social media giant to compete with other sites like Monster and LinkedIn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
110 CHROs urge lawmakers to preserve DACA
In a letter, officials from ADP, Target, The Cheesecake Factory and other companies told policymakers of the importance of immigrants to the job market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Snapchat lays off recruiting staff, announces hiring cutbacks
It's been a rough few months for the social media company since its IPO in March.
By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Another step toward skills-based hiring: WeWork buys a tech bootcamp
As some workers, especially those in the tech field, increasingly learn skills outside of four-year colleges, employers may have to adjust their requirements.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
CareerBuilder: Most employers low-ball entry-level candidates
More than half of employers reported offering salaries that were less than they were willing to pay for entry-level positions, expecting employees to negotiate.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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