Research discovers keys to finding high-quality candidates

Hiring managers often feel overwhelmed deciding who will be the best fit during the interview phase, Gallup reports.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 7, 2016

How one company is keeping turnover rates low in the caregiver industry

A home caregiver franchise firm has found major success in keeping talent in the fold – and its formula isn't too complicated.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 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

Keeping track of departing talent can pay off later

Keeping track of high-performers who choose to leave, no matter what the reason, can be a smart talent strategy, according to the Harvard Business Review.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016

Survey: Independent contractors really want to remain free agents

A vast majority of contractors want to remain independent, despite efforts to make them W2 employees, the survey says.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016

Rising jobless claims in December may not mean a hiring slowdown

While unemployment benefit claims rose in December, it may not automatically mean hiring will slow in 2016, according to the New York Times.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016

The myth of work-life balance – and what employers can do

Work-life flexibility, on the other hand, is seeing its day.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016

Survey: Workers to seek out new jobs in 2016

A recent survey from Careerbuilder found that workers who expect to look for a new job in 2016 are on the rise, especially younger workers.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016

To meet the key recruitment window, start now

The best recruiting window in 2016 is much closer than you think.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 23, 2015

Controversial ad offers lesson in how not to boost diversity

A job ad for a tenure track position at the University of Louisville represents a wrong-headed way to boost diversity.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 22, 2015

'Stretch' options can reduce C-Suite turnover for nonprofits

By offering "stretch" growth opportunities, nonprofits can reduce the chances of losing top executives.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

Three CHROs offer millennial engagement strategies

CHROs from three Fortune 500 employers say it's no longer enough to pay lip service to engaging millennials, according to Forbes.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

The actual reasons employees aren't moving on, according to research

Contrary to conventional wisdom, U.S. employees are not constantly seeking greener pastures – but it is not because they are happy where they are.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 16, 2015

The traits of a toxic worker and how to avoid them

Traits include high productivity and strict rule-following – perhaps not what many employers would expect.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 16, 2015

Employee volunteering spiked over past two years

Volunteerism has taken a major step forward in a short time period to become a key driver to employee engagement.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

2016 recruitment predictions: Diversity, improved metrics and more

Futurestep, the RPO arm of Korn Ferry, offered eight 2016 predictions for the recruiting industry.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

Recruiting and retention: What employers can expect in 2016

Millennials are still a major concern, as is the job seeker's market.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 14, 2015

Why some industries may soon need to consider talent pooling

Sharing talent with competitors? It may be one solution for the skills shortage.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015

Poll: Reference checks remain a key recruitment process

They are second only behind background checks in a recent poll by SkillSurvey.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 8, 2015

Why hiring for 'cultural fit' could bring a company trouble

A writer at Fortune shows that using the practice may be a bad idea due to both legal reasons and the bottom line.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 8, 2015

From the jobs report: November job cuts hit 14-month low

There is good news in the November job cut data, but some industry sectors dragged down overall 2015 numbers.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 8, 2015

HR software provider named best for Hispanic and Latino workforce

An HR software vendor, Ultimate Software, was named the Best Place to Work for Hispanics and Latinos.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Report: Netflix expands hourly worker paid parental leave

Though it's still not on the same level as the benefit for salaried employees, according to Talent Management online.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

Tech talent turnover rates rising, Dice says

Tech professionals are seeking greener pastures in higher numbers, according to an analysis from a job board for tech professionals.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 4, 2015

3 reasons hiring managers struggle to find the right candidates

More than one million jobs were added to the market in 2015 so far, and hiring managers are working hard to fill them.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 3, 2015

How to mine passive talent using the company 'life-stage' factor

Recruiters trying to find talented people can use the results of a recent survey to mine some of the top tech employees.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015