What the companies with best work-life balance have in common

They aren't all of the same industry, or even the same size.

By Kathryn Moody • July 22, 2015

How thinking like a sports coach can help you build strong teams

You don't need a team full of charismatic leaders, but you do need to recruit and sign some bona fide stars.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015

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Top trends in talent acquisition

 Widespread "job hugging" and pervasive AI tools are reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Is recruiting by "cultural fit" worth the risks?

If not used properly, the strategy could easily backfire.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

Three CHROs share their vision for the future of HR

Tech plays a starring role, but forget the "human" part of human resources at your own risk.

By Kathryn Moody • July 16, 2015

Has 'workforce-as-a-service' arrived?

The on-demand workforce -- 'WaaS' -- is attracting employers who need to provide stellar service without breaking the bank.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

What bosses really have to say about millennial hires

A new survey reveals millennials strengths -- and how you can help manage their weaknesses.

By Kathryn Moody • July 9, 2015

Is bias making HR less effective?

No one wants to admit it, but bias could be getting in the way of recruiting the best candidates and preventing HR from doing its job.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2015

Study: Invest in your employees or lose them in the job market

If you aren’t focusing on workforce development, you may regret it in the long run.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

Court: Companies can hire unpaid interns

A recent federal court decision sides with employers -- so long as they consider certain guidelines.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

'Culture of Voice' helps crack the talent code

Clandestine, secret planning by HR management will not improve your talent development strategy.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

Survey: Millennials, Gen X not impressed with employer communications

Low employee engagement and job satisfaction may be related to the "old school" ways employers connect with staff.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2015

App-based start-ups find success with full-time employees

Not every new tech company depends on contractors to bring in business. 

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015

Can big data solve the workplace diversity dilemma?

One company says a hiring algorithm can fix the problem, but the jury is still out.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

U.S. remains the full-time job king

Despite media reports that we are in the era of entrepreneurs, U.S. rates of self-employment -- and perhaps innovation -- are behind.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

Study: U.S. hiring cycle getting longer

With background checks and skills tests on the rise, the time it takes to hire in the U.S. has risen from 12 days to 22.9 days.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2015

Millennials choose best places to work, with surprise winner

A small home renovation company based in Chester, PA, was rated tops by its millennial workers, outdoing big names like Google, Twitter and Yelp.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2015

Grads ready to relocate in the hunt for stability, rewards

Business school students are ready to move for the right job, but are still anxious about their prospects.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2015

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

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