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The skills employers are looking for right now
Employers are on the hunt for people who are strong problem solvers and good at managing their time, among others.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016 -
Is Ban the Box backfiring for black applicants?
In states with Ban the Box laws, the race-based gap rose from a 7% to a 45% advantage for white applicants. But some experts say the laws aren't to blame.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016 -
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TrendlineTop trends in talent acquisition
AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.
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Deep Dive
What candidates really think about the recruitment process
56% of job seekers find the entire process of finding a job very stressful – and 67% of this stress comes from dealing with recruiters.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
Freelance workers continue to find opportunity in the gig market
Many workers go into it thinking the "gig economy" is more fair, particularly for independent artists, but analysts remain concerned about potential abuses.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
Gender inequality continues to plague employers of STEM workers
At London Technology Week, a number of large organizations all shared the concern that there are shortages of women in STEM.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
August heats up with massive immigration-related fine increases
Not filing I-9 forms and processing immigrant worker visas properly will cost almost double the original fine in some categories.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
Data-driven recruitment improves diversity in hiring
Without the right information to make an informed decision, recruiters often resort to their "gut feelings" about a candidate.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
Startups benefit from a streamlined recruitment process
Rockstart, a startup accelerator program that has graduated 68 companies and created more than 400 new jobs, is an example of such a program.
By Tess Taylor • July 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How to present culture, find the right fit, and avoid hiring a homogeneous crop
Millennials and Gen Z are among the most diverse age groups in the workforce today, but recruiting them may require some shifts on the part of employers.
By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2016 -
Survey: Applicant quality continues to plague employers
While 72% of hiring managers say they provide clear job descriptions, only 36% of candidates agree.
By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016 -
How tech is tackling the diversity challenge
From blind hiring apps to bias-reducing text editors, the HR tech space offers a slew of options – but real solutions are harder to come by.
By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016 -
The impact of employee resource groups on the public sector
ERGs have been shown to largely enhance the employee experience, but they are mainly used within the private employer sector.
By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016 -
Survey: Attraction, engagement now more important than search, sourcing for hiring
74% rated talent engagement as "very" or "critically" important – compared to 48% that rated the same level for candidate search and sourcing.
By Tom Starner • July 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How to reject candidates the right way
It's a natural part of the process. A recruiter can build a positive image for their company by the way they handle it.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
Recruiting tips for avoiding dysfunctional candidates
The interview is truly one of the best times to spot someone who may be a bad hire.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
70% of hiring managers intend to raise wages to attract talent
A new workforce survey indicates hiring managers will be taking large steps to find and retain people in an increasingly competitive market.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
Time to fill jobs is still taking too long
An expert shares what's causing the delays in recruiters' ability to fill job assignments efficiently.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
Virgin plans to garner actual income from its recruitment strategy
By engaging candidates during the process, Virgin Media hopes to turn them into customers, too.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
Chicago area companies focus on multi-year college recruitment plans
Companies in the Windy City are hitting the books hard to recruit college interns in advance.
By Tess Taylor • July 21, 2016 -
Facebook's excuse for low diversity draws stinging criticism
The social media giant claimed that minority groups lacked the right skills – a statement that may have revealed internal biases, one writer claims.
By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016 -
How optimizing data analytics can drive HR success
Unfortunately, most HR professionals are in the dark when it comes to such expertise, according to Monique Herena, CHRO at BNY Mellon.
By Tom Starner • July 18, 2016 -
Connecticut becomes the ninth state to 'ban the box'
The new law has a lower bar than some other states, however.
By Tom Starner • July 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Diversity still stuck in the mid-century for many US companies
According to a leading team of sociologists, diversity still has a long way to go – even with recent initiatives.
By Tess Taylor • July 14, 2016 -
3 changes in the recruitment market that immersive assessments support
Candidate assessments that are specific to job types show more promise in recruitment.
By Tess Taylor • July 14, 2016 -
Video interviews: Less human or more personal?
It's taking off as a solution, especially for those who need to interview many candidates at once.
By Tess Taylor • July 14, 2016
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