The STEM talent debate: Shortage or surplus?

In 2012, President Obama said the nation needed 1 million more STEM professionals in the next decade. But there may be "more STEM grads than there are jobs."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 16, 2016

'Future-proofing' the recruitment process outcome

There is so much more to recruitment than simply finding great talent and crunching numbers.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 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

Pros and cons of using texting in recruitment

60% of recruiters use texting with their clientele as a part of their recruitment practice. But recruiters must be mindful of legality and security.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

Most wanted entry level skills: Fresh ideas and enthusiasm

Entry level job hiring is up with some US companies, but they are looking for something more than a college degree. 

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

After Monster: Is big data consolidation the wave of the future?

Monster wasn't the largest acquisition in the recruiting space, but it certainly signals a larger trend.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

Employee resource groups help solve the diversity issue

Multiple big names in the business have utilized ERGs to make appropriate changes to their processes.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

SIA announces 2016 list of the fastest growing staffing agencies

To qualify, agencies must have at least $1 million in annual revenues and at least 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2011 and 2015.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

US productivity slide continues, but talent war rages on

Based on DOL data, productivity has been slipping for the last five years.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 2016

How a culture of health wins you top talent

Organizations must employ new talent management tactics to recruit and retain quality workers.

By Bryan Mahoney • Aug. 9, 2016

Randstad makes Monster deal for $429M

The focus for Randstad going forward with respect to acquired companies will be on integration and implementation, a signal it will be slowing down it's shopping appetite.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016

Fresh job numbers put more pressure on HR to find talent

The latest federal job data – an increase of 255,000 jobs – spells increased employer competition.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2016

Expert: Hire for talent, not skills

Hiring for talent is a more sustainable recruitment practice, Mel Kleiman, president of Humetrics, said.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

The increasing transparency of the candidate experience

What can companies do to keep things positive when everything that candidates and employees experience ends up on a review website like Glassdoor?

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

How Brexit has affected recruiters and workforce experts around the world

With a few weeks having passed since Brexit, more is known about its impact on recruitment and the job market.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Recruitment requires a strong marketing strategy

Social media and mobile devices are dramatically shaping the landscape of recruitment.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

4 often overlooked mistakes that recruiters make on LinkedIn

There are currently 433 million users on LinkedIn, a golden opportunity for recruiters at any level.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Studies: Job sites still need a major mobile update

Recent studies show that many job search sites are outdated for today's mobile job hunters, pushing some applicants away.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

5 signs an HR manager should consider outsourcing recruitment

Long cycle times and unresponsive recruiters or hiring managers can turn off even the hungriest candidates.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

The skills employers are looking for right now

Employers are on the hunt for people who are strong problem solvers and good at managing their time, among others. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Is Ban the Box backfiring for black applicants?

In states with Ban the Box laws, the race-based gap rose from a 7% to a 45% advantage for white applicants. But some experts say the laws aren't to blame.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

What candidates really think about the recruitment process

56% of job seekers find the entire process of finding a job very stressful – and 67% of this stress comes from dealing with recruiters.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Freelance workers continue to find opportunity in the gig market

Many workers go into it thinking the "gig economy" is more fair, particularly for independent artists, but analysts remain concerned about potential abuses.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Gender inequality continues to plague employers of STEM workers

At London Technology Week, a number of large organizations all shared the concern that there are shortages of women in STEM.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

August heats up with massive immigration-related fine increases

Not filing I-9 forms and processing immigrant worker visas properly will cost almost double the original fine in some categories.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016

Data-driven recruitment improves diversity in hiring

Without the right information to make an informed decision, recruiters often resort to their "gut feelings" about a candidate.

By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016