Growing concerns over candidate quality spur deeper reference checks

Bad employees can have a negative impact on the company—everything from lowering morale and client loyalty to destroying the company brand.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

5 important characteristics of executive level talent

Many of the traits revolved around a candidate's willingness to work with a team and an ability to build relationships on trust and vulnerability.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Can a machine predict recruitment success?

Today, computers can scan through candidate resume data to pick out employees who are more likely to stick around.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Survey reveals why 90% of startups die in their early stages

The smaller a company is, the harder it is to locate skilled talent.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 18, 2016

Skyping, texting, baking a cake: The odd behaviors of helicopter parents during interviews

 34% of respondents would rather parents stay out of the way when their kids are searching for work, but would let it slide.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

Employers who 'ghost' job candidates hurt their brand

It has been part of the recruiting landscape for a long time, but it's bad form even for busy employers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016

Talent shortage hitting insurance industry hard

The insurance business is an old, staid U.S. industry facing a brain drain that calls for new HR-driven recruiting strategies.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 16, 2016

The STEM talent debate: Shortage or surplus?

In 2012, President Obama said the nation needed 1 million more STEM professionals in the next decade. But there may be "more STEM grads than there are jobs."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 16, 2016

'Future-proofing' the recruitment process outcome

There is so much more to recruitment than simply finding great talent and crunching numbers.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

Pros and cons of using texting in recruitment

60% of recruiters use texting with their clientele as a part of their recruitment practice. But recruiters must be mindful of legality and security.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

Most wanted entry level skills: Fresh ideas and enthusiasm

Entry level job hiring is up with some US companies, but they are looking for something more than a college degree. 

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

After Monster: Is big data consolidation the wave of the future?

Monster wasn't the largest acquisition in the recruiting space, but it certainly signals a larger trend.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

Employee resource groups help solve the diversity issue

Multiple big names in the business have utilized ERGs to make appropriate changes to their processes.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

SIA announces 2016 list of the fastest growing staffing agencies

To qualify, agencies must have at least $1 million in annual revenues and at least 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2011 and 2015.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 11, 2016

US productivity slide continues, but talent war rages on

Based on DOL data, productivity has been slipping for the last five years.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 2016

How a culture of health wins you top talent

Organizations must employ new talent management tactics to recruit and retain quality workers.

By Bryan Mahoney • Aug. 9, 2016

Randstad makes Monster deal for $429M

The focus for Randstad going forward with respect to acquired companies will be on integration and implementation, a signal it will be slowing down it's shopping appetite.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016

Fresh job numbers put more pressure on HR to find talent

The latest federal job data – an increase of 255,000 jobs – spells increased employer competition.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 5, 2016

Expert: Hire for talent, not skills

Hiring for talent is a more sustainable recruitment practice, Mel Kleiman, president of Humetrics, said.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

The increasing transparency of the candidate experience

What can companies do to keep things positive when everything that candidates and employees experience ends up on a review website like Glassdoor?

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

How Brexit has affected recruiters and workforce experts around the world

With a few weeks having passed since Brexit, more is known about its impact on recruitment and the job market.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Recruitment requires a strong marketing strategy

Social media and mobile devices are dramatically shaping the landscape of recruitment.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

4 often overlooked mistakes that recruiters make on LinkedIn

There are currently 433 million users on LinkedIn, a golden opportunity for recruiters at any level.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

Studies: Job sites still need a major mobile update

Recent studies show that many job search sites are outdated for today's mobile job hunters, pushing some applicants away.

By Tess Taylor • Aug. 4, 2016

5 signs an HR manager should consider outsourcing recruitment

Long cycle times and unresponsive recruiters or hiring managers can turn off even the hungriest candidates.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016