Attracting top talent from competitors is tough, but not impossible

If you want to build leadership star power by recruiting it from other companies, you need to follow some specific strategies, according to Gallup.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 13, 2016

Why employers need to pay attention to freelancers' needs

The Staples Advantage Workplace index provides statistics and insight into the state of freelancing.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 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

BLS November JOLT report: Job openings remain stable

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its November report. Some sectors fared better than others.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

How to avoid the seven deadly sins when recruiting college talent

When recruiting college talent, there are seven missteps employers should avoid, according to an academic HR expert.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 12, 2016

How one startup looks to boost diversity with its new platform

Jopwell is helping companies such as Facebook, Morgan Stanley and others better their diversity programs.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Study: Robots, BPaaS to disrupt offshoring sector in the next decade

The two forms of automation may combine and send ripples throughout the entire sector, according to a report from global consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Survey: Hiring to increase modestly in 2016

Confidence is up among employers over hiring both full-time and part-time workers in 2016, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016

Employee referrals remain a potent, but underused, recruiting tool

Employee referrals are nothing new, yet according to a recent article, they are not being used to their full recruiting potential.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016

Algorithms are slowly taking over recruiting's sourcing role

Potent technology is leading to a role-change for talent seekers, according to experts. 

By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016

Survey: Independent contractors favor safety net of some sort

On-demand workers like their freedom, but still would like a safety net and benefits.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016

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

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