Chipotle plans hiring spree on Sept. 9

The move, according to experts, is a sign of how tough the competition is for entry level, relatively low-paid employees.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015

Brutal competition remains alive and well -- in certain workplaces

Even with HR focused on a "kinder, gentler employer," the competition for top jobs remains intense, leaving work/life balance to the wayside.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

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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

Why job app abandonment is so high -- and how to solve it

It's time to integrate and streamline the online job application process, or applicants will keep leaving in droves.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2015

Survey: Job seekers often lie on resumes -- with hilarious results

More than half of HR professionals and hiring managers surveyed have caught a fib on a resume, according to a recent poll.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

More companies are opting for employees over contractors

More and more employers who provide "on-demand" services are moving to hired W2 employees -- and not just because of litigation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

Beyond gender and ethnicity, another diversity challenge

In a recent survey, 61% of CHROs report there is a less discussed type of workforce diversity that is critical to success.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 6, 2015

Intel doubles its commitment to hiring women and minorities

Chip maker Intel is now offering employees $4,000 for each woman or minority job candidate they refer who lands at the company.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2015

Survey: Employees confident that economy is rebounding

Employee confidence remains high in the steadily recovering U.S. economy, according to a recent survey from staffing giant Ranstad.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2015

'Pay for Results' may be the next big thing for recruitment

By only requiring pay-per-applicant instead of cost-per-click, Appcast is helping HR land the best talent while keeping budgets under control.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2015

Hiring managers unveil some strange stunts pulled by job applicants

Careerbuilder asked 2,000 hiring manager's for job applicants' craziest attempts at tom-foolery, and got some very creative responses.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

Smart career changers are filling the tech talent pipeline

The ongoing tech boom is drawing career changers from a variety of fields -- and employers are taking advantage in the war for talent.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

U.S. employers need fresh approach to Hispanic workforce

Bosses are not developing Hispanic employees to their potential due to bias and an inability to understand Hispanic culture and values, says an expert.

By Tom Starner • July 31, 2015

Why HR needs to go mobile for recruitment

Mobile tech is consistently underused by HR pros, even though top talent is using mobile in their job searches more and more.

By Kathryn Moody • July 30, 2015

Talent taking flight at Twitter?

Twitter appears to be slipping in the talent wars in Silicon Valley, where the competition is fiercest.

By Tom Starner • July 29, 2015

Successful onboarding requires specific strategies

It's a critical process, but many employers -- particularly smaller businesses -- still struggle to get it right.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2015

How one Silicon Valley company made strides toward gender equality

Salesforce, a cloud CRM services provider, is trying to right the ship. But it's not easy once you have most of your workforce in place.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2015

What the companies with best work-life balance have in common

They aren't all of the same industry, or even the same size.

By Kathryn Moody • July 22, 2015

How thinking like a sports coach can help you build strong teams

You don't need a team full of charismatic leaders, but you do need to recruit and sign some bona fide stars.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015

Is recruiting by "cultural fit" worth the risks?

If not used properly, the strategy could easily backfire.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

Three CHROs share their vision for the future of HR

Tech plays a starring role, but forget the "human" part of human resources at your own risk.

By Kathryn Moody • July 16, 2015

Has 'workforce-as-a-service' arrived?

The on-demand workforce -- 'WaaS' -- is attracting employers who need to provide stellar service without breaking the bank.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

What bosses really have to say about millennial hires

A new survey reveals millennials strengths -- and how you can help manage their weaknesses.

By Kathryn Moody • July 9, 2015

Is bias making HR less effective?

No one wants to admit it, but bias could be getting in the way of recruiting the best candidates and preventing HR from doing its job.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2015

Study: Invest in your employees or lose them in the job market

If you aren’t focusing on workforce development, you may regret it in the long run.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

Court: Companies can hire unpaid interns

A recent federal court decision sides with employers -- so long as they consider certain guidelines.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015