How to recruit hard-to-find tech talent

Having trouble attracting and hiring tech talent? Some tech candidates can prove more challenging to find than others. 

By Tess Taylor • Sept. 1, 2016

Interns with benefits; recruiting strategies aim for long-term gains

Though more companies are offering health insurance, many interns reject it because they are still covered by parents.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

So-called 'soft' skills remain hard to find

Employers nationwide are having a tough time finding workers who can "communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2016

How Humana improved diversity and included those with disabilities

"Everyone wants to matter. Everyone wants to be invited to lunch," said A.J. Hubbard, director of inclusion and diversity. 

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 30, 2016

Survey: Gig economy growth predictions may be premature

The independent contractor trend may be slowing down, according to Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2016

Kimberly-Clark transformed its culture by focusing on performance

Once an employee was hired, they often never left. But changing performance requirements have shifted how the company recruits and retains its talent.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

Why companies should consider hiring for international diversity

By recruiting candidates from around the world, companies can leverage this knowledge for better business results. 

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

Candidates pay attention to coaching, even at the recruitment level

As more candidates seek out experiences rather than paychecks at their jobs, putting learning up front is key.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

Indeed reveals the top hardest-to-fill tech jobs

Recruitment professionals have faced serious talent shortages in the recent decade.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

How 3 advertising companies are shaking up internship programs

Internship programs can enhance future recruitment efforts...if done right.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

Expert: Engaging one-on-one with candidates matters

There are opportunities in every interaction to treat employees and candidates with kindness and respect. 

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 25, 2016

Delayed retirement flexibility a win-win in talent wars

Retirement-age workers are deciding to stick around, which can help employers that are struggling with talent retention.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

Federal Reserve: Middle income jobs may finally be making a comeback

"The tide has begun to turn," experts say. But not all recent studies line up with the new, optimistic Federal Reserve report.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

Storytelling needs to take center stage in recruiting

Recruiting today needs to move from the "transactional" to the "creative."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 22, 2016

Amazon tech talent pilot to offer part-time work with full-time benefits

The part-time aspect of the plan is a structure Amazon told Geekwire will help employees coordinate schedules and own projects from start to finish.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2016

Unemployment claims fall, meaning talent search gets tougher

The U.S. is now viewed as either at or near full employment.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2016

Effective sourcing emails mean better candidate response rates

Recruiters can boost their candidate response rates with personalization and creativity in their sourcing emails. 

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 19, 2016

'I'm loving it:' McDonald's new headquarters appeals to millennials

The fast food giant is leveraging its fresh new Chicago digs to attract a growing talent pool of young workers.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Growing concerns over candidate quality spur deeper reference checks

Bad employees can have a negative impact on the company—everything from lowering morale and client loyalty to destroying the company brand.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

5 important characteristics of executive level talent

Many of the traits revolved around a candidate's willingness to work with a team and an ability to build relationships on trust and vulnerability.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Can a machine predict recruitment success?

Today, computers can scan through candidate resume data to pick out employees who are more likely to stick around.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Survey reveals why 90% of startups die in their early stages

The smaller a company is, the harder it is to locate skilled talent.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Skyping, texting, baking a cake: The odd behaviors of helicopter parents during interviews

 34% of respondents would rather parents stay out of the way when their kids are searching for work, but would let it slide.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

Employers who 'ghost' job candidates hurt their brand

It has been part of the recruiting landscape for a long time, but it's bad form even for busy employers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

Talent shortage hitting insurance industry hard

The insurance business is an old, staid U.S. industry facing a brain drain that calls for new HR-driven recruiting strategies.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 16, 2016