Could the recovering economy heat up the ongoing talent wars?

HR leaders need to focus even more on retention as formerly passive job candidates consider taking their talent to the marketplace.

By Tom Starner • June 19, 2015

Days may be numbered for 'paternal' employer/staff relationship

According to an expert from global HR consulting firm Mercer, employers will need to think outside the box when it comes to total rewards.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Employer LGBT workplace acceptance is smart business

An LGBT CFO/COO is praising American businesses about recent LGBT ratings and says business can do more to create workplace equality—and it will be good for the bottom line.  

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

An HR exec warns of the 'dangerous disconnect' between HR & Procurement

An executive at a leading RPO provider says that HR and Procurement need to get on the same page for the latter to have the talent it needs to execute its business strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Is the shift towards contractors and freelancers here to stay?

Using freelancers and contract workers is continuing to become a more viable option for employers.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Former LinkedIn talent exec: Consistent branding key to recruitment

Steve Cadigan told us that employers who want to land the best people need to make a consistent, compelling case about why their company is the place to work.

By Tom Starner • June 3, 2015

If recruiters have high job satisfaction, why are they active job hunters?

While recruiters report being happy with their jobs, they are often on the lookout for the next place to work.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Job interviewers need breaks to avoid selection bias, study says

Interviewers may not know it, but they may be biased by job candidate consecutive interviews. So taking a break may be in order.

By Tom Starner • June 1, 2015

Summer interns: A good deal all around, if employers follow rules

Hiring summer interns can be a winning proposition for employers for several reasons. But employers must make sure they are following the latest compensation guidelines.

By Tom Starner • June 1, 2015

Court decision on immigration means long wait, uncertainty for employers

A federal court has put a halt to President Obama's plan to ease deportation of undocumented workers—an estimated 5 million people.

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015

Google tops this 40-most-desirable-employer list for May

An "anonymous talent marketplace" (passive candidates hang out there) saw some interesting shifts in its monthly Top 40 rankings.

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015

Harvard Biz Review offers tips on successful onboarding

Successful onboarding means paying special attention to the right details.

By Tom Starner • May 28, 2015

Brand, culture, social networks take center stage in recruitment

When it comes to new recruiting challenges, these issues are rising to the top.

By Tom Starner • May 27, 2015

Employers, beware: Is that NYC job candidate really a job candidate?

Big Apple employers face a new law that seeks to unearth bias with undercover "applicants."

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Study: Employers should boost veteran recruiting efforts

Most employers have no specific recruiting strategy for returning veterans, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

How the hiring process could impact sales in unexpected ways

The job application process is much more than just sourcing talent, according to a recent survey.

By Tom Starner • May 21, 2015

No college degree? No problem, for some tech employers

In at least one tech specialty, employers are paying high salaries to talented people with just a HS diploma.

By Tom Starner • May 21, 2015

Report: Some jobs in finance, IT are returning to US shores

That's according to a recent research report from the Hackett Group.

By Tom Starner • May 20, 2015

Survey: Skilled trade vacancies continue to highlight global talent shortage

Talent shortages continue, especially among skilled trade jobs.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

BLS report: Employee quit rate reaches pre-recession levels

It may be a signal of growing confidence in the workforce.

By Tom Starner • May 18, 2015

Are employers moving away from job candidates who lack an online presence?

A new survey suggests the answer is yes.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

Facebook joins the $15 minimum wage push, boosts child benefits & paid leave

The tech giant has joined those who raised the bar on minimun hourly pay for outside contractors.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

Analysts: US temp staffing industry to hit record $121 billion in 2016

And they say it will reach $115 billion by 2015.

By Tom Starner • May 14, 2015

Smartphones: Today's tool for tomorrow's workforce

Smartphones dominate the way the workforce of the future spends its time. And employers will need to adjust for that.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015

Can't find local talent? It might be time to try video interviews

One-way remote interviews can offer hiring pros a chance to land talent in distant locations.

By Tom Starner • May 13, 2015