Talent: Page
-
India tech, outsourcing firms shaken by Trump H-1B visa reform rumors
A former American ambassador to India estimates that Indian workers account for 70% of all 85,000 H-1B visas issued annually.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Washington, DC sends Fair Credit Amendment Act to mayor for signature
The act essentially bars employers from directly or indirectly requiring, requesting, suggesting or causing any employee or job applicant to submit credit information.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Justin Sullivan / Staff via Getty Images
TrendlineTop trends in talent acquisition
AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.
By HR Dive staff -
Philadelphia becomes first US city to ban pay history questions
Due to take effect in May, the ordinance was introduced with the intent of closing the wage gap between men and women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Resource Actions: The fallout from Audi's 'Daughter' ad
Audi's Super Bowl ad definitely caught our attention, but probably not for the intended reasons.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2017 -
AI to disrupt recruitment with Siri-esque chatbot assistant
Due for a commercial rollout in April, HiringSolved's RAI can converse with and schedule interviews for job candidates.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Recruitment experts share how to source for hard-to-fill positions
Staffing companies hire nearly 16 million contract and temporary workers annually, and experts expect that number to go up.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Cities with aging worker populations include Oklahoma City, Sacramento
CareerBuilder's data is important for employers who are trying to build their talent pipelines as older workers retire and move on.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Job boards are not dead ... yet
One expert says job boards are growing at twice the rate of the global staffing industry, with an 11% revenue jump in 2015.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
GE, AT&T among WilsonHCG's top 100 employer brands
The annual report rates Fortune 500 companies on how well they brand themselves to attract and retain talent.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to create a more effective talent analytics strategy with proven data
Making the most of people analytics requires understanding why it matters to organizational success.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Women held 19% of board memberships globally in 2016
But only 5% of board chair positions were held by women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Hiring, retaining top tech talent a growing concern for global executives
A majority of respondents to a Harris Allied survey said providing creative cultures, interesting projects were key to attracting the right candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 8, 2017 -
FlexJobs: Productivity, costs and recruitment drive companies to hire remote workers
Allowing remote work isn't just a nice perk. It's becoming a business strategy for many organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2017 -
HRIS, ATS technology is big target of cybertheft
Personally identifiable information — a staple of HR records — sells for $50 per record on black market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Forbes: HR can use big data to drive engagement, predict success
Big data isn't as ominous as it might sound; new applications help identify positive traits in new hires and measurements for productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
LinkedIn reveals the recruitment buzzwords that job seekers hate
It's important to clearly communicate the company culture, mission and values in an authentic way.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
What are the traits of a top IT recruiter?
Getting to the core of what makes an IT recruiter successful can help companies identify talent in this competitive market.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
As Silicon Valley complains of talent shortages, women coders wait on the sidelines
The reality of coding skill shortages may reveal more about the IT industry than it cares to acknowledge.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
The value in maintaining the candidate search outside of staffing shortages
The average millennial stays in a job for a year, meaning turnover is a bigger factor today.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hiring women leaders: What recruiters need to know
A new report from InHerSight highlights the top factors women look for in companies today.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Guidelines for hiring candidates with criminal backgrounds
One part of SHRM's guidance on this issue: Be aware of the offenses considered expungeable in a given state.
By Tess Taylor • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Randstad study: Employers using more robotics, gig workers in changing economy
A strong majority (91%) of HR executives who adopted an integrated hiring model said they were very satisfied.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Women held 15% of board seats nationwide in 2016, slightly beating 2015 mark
Though it's a slow pace, more women are becoming corporate directors. Yet, even fewer are in the C-suite.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Apple shareholders battle with executives over diversity
Shareholders want more diversity in senior ranks, but Apple asserts its current strategy should maintain a company-wide focus.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Why employers should avoid going cheap on employee training
Training demonstrates the company's commitment to the long term career success of each employee, so investment matters.
By Tess Taylor • Jan. 31, 2017