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Brexit still to blame for international staffing shortages
It continues to impact the availability of skilled labor across Europe, with London facing all-time candidate shortage highs.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Jobs vacancies filled in record time in May 2017
A recruiting industry report says May 2017 saw the highest number of vacant jobs filled, especially in the finance, resources and information sectors.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 10, 2017 -
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TrendlineTop trends in talent acquisition
AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.
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Deep Dive
You can automate candidate reference checks, but should you?
Automated reference checks can save HR valuable time, but do they pose any compliance risks?
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 10, 2017 -
New partnership highlights business advantages of diverse hiring in tech industry
A partnership between HireMojo and NCHRA looks to capitalize on research showing companies that adopt diversity hiring outperform other companies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Walmart Academy raises questions over who benefits from training programs
Worker training and education is good for retention and, often, for workers. But if the programs are too company-focused, does that help workers in the long run?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017 -
SAP tech replaces biased words with neutral ones in job ads
The software also detects when bias may have been involved in certain hiring or promotion decisions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Study: Top performers produce 61% of their department's work
It's no surprise that other research indicates millions in revenue are lost when these employees leave.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Stop 'whining' about talent shortages and pay employees more, Fed official says
Will raising pay rates close the talent gap? A Federal Reserve official thinks so.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017 -
PA lawmaker's bill would block mandatory employee microchipping
Under the legislation, the state labor department would investigate retaliation claims and issue fines.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are caregiving benefits the next silver bullet for retention?
It’s estimated that over 65 million people, nearly 30% of the U.S. population, cares for a family member. On average, they devote 20 hours per week to caregiving.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 8, 2017 -
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At Trivago, employees don't have to come to work
Productivity is through the roof under Trivago's "stay home if you want" policy, according to its founder.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Robots are not coming for physicians' jobs — but that doesn't mean new tech won't change workflows
"I think there's still a long way to go in the computer science space over how to mimic human reasoning," Dr. Michael Oppenheim, VP & CMIO of Northwell Health said.
By Jeff Byers • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Indeed acquires hiring tech firm Interviewed
It's the latest in a long line of M&As among recruiting companies going back to 2015.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Wanted: Leaders for tomorrow's emergency room
A cycle of poached talent and non-investment may be at the root of healthcare’s leadership shortage.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Werk wants to help women find work flexibility without penalization
The woman-owned job board focuses specifically on women who may have been left out of workplace advancement due to caregiving responsibilities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Employers are beginning to target back pain through wellness plans
Back pain is major drain on both healthcare plans and employee productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Facebook's new class of engineers is 27% women
The numbers are considerable since fewer women are studying computer science overall — and are partly thanks to Facebook's investment in creating employee networks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017 -
HR is 75% female and that's a problem, expert says
HR may suffer from the same "pink collar syndrome" that other people-oriented professions have, even as it becomes more strategic.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017 -
LinkedIn: Millennials more likely to swap industries than other generations
True to past research, millennials tend to rate themselves highest on technical proficiency.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How can employers attract the best interns?
Experts share what it takes to appeal to interns and create a worthwhile learning experience.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Mobile job applications are up, but candidates still prefer desktop
A new report from Appcast reveals how to make the most of online job advertisement budgets.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
A majority of job seekers are irritated by complex job applications
The results of a new survey by Randstad show that needlessly complicated application processes turn job hunters off.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon Jobs Day: Why more than 20k showed up to apply
Thousands received offers by the end of the day. Amazon's benefits packages are a big reason for the turnout.
By Ryan Golden , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Immigration bill proposes skill-based point system — and large cuts
Trump said that bringing in fewer low-skilled immigrants will benefit the U.S. workforce, but experts are wary.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 3, 2017 -
BLS: Hiring was up in 2016, but still outpaced by job openings
The number of hires rose by 1.1%, increasing for the seventh consecutive year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2017
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