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  • How one startup looks to boost diversity with its new platform

    Jopwell is helping companies such as Facebook, Morgan Stanley and others better their diversity programs.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016
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    Study: Robots, BPaaS to disrupt offshoring sector in the next decade

    The two forms of automation may combine and send ripples throughout the entire sector, according to a report from global consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016
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    Top trends in talent acquisition

    AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

    By HR Dive staff
  • Survey: Hiring to increase modestly in 2016

    Confidence is up among employers over hiring both full-time and part-time workers in 2016, according to an annual CareerBuilder survey.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 11, 2016
  • Employee referrals remain a potent, but underused, recruiting tool

    Employee referrals are nothing new, yet according to a recent article, they are not being used to their full recruiting potential.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016
  • Algorithms are slowly taking over recruiting's sourcing role

    Potent technology is leading to a role-change for talent seekers, according to experts. 

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 8, 2016
  • Survey: Independent contractors favor safety net of some sort

    On-demand workers like their freedom, but still would like a safety net and benefits.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016
  • Research discovers keys to finding high-quality candidates

    Hiring managers often feel overwhelmed deciding who will be the best fit during the interview phase, Gallup reports.

    By • Jan. 7, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    How one company is keeping turnover rates low in the caregiver industry

    A home caregiver franchise firm has found major success in keeping talent in the fold – and its formula isn't too complicated.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016
  • Keeping track of departing talent can pay off later

    Keeping track of high-performers who choose to leave, no matter what the reason, can be a smart talent strategy, according to the Harvard Business Review.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016
  • Survey: Independent contractors really want to remain free agents

    A vast majority of contractors want to remain independent, despite efforts to make them W2 employees, the survey says.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 5, 2016
  • Rising jobless claims in December may not mean a hiring slowdown

    While unemployment benefit claims rose in December, it may not automatically mean hiring will slow in 2016, according to the New York Times.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016
  • The myth of work-life balance – and what employers can do

    Work-life flexibility, on the other hand, is seeing its day.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016
  • Survey: Workers to seek out new jobs in 2016

    A recent survey from Careerbuilder found that workers who expect to look for a new job in 2016 are on the rise, especially younger workers.

    By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 2016
  • To meet the key recruitment window, start now

    The best recruiting window in 2016 is much closer than you think.

    By • Dec. 23, 2015
  • Controversial ad offers lesson in how not to boost diversity

    A job ad for a tenure track position at the University of Louisville represents a wrong-headed way to boost diversity.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 22, 2015
  • 'Stretch' options can reduce C-Suite turnover for nonprofits

    By offering "stretch" growth opportunities, nonprofits can reduce the chances of losing top executives.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015
  • Three CHROs offer millennial engagement strategies

    CHROs from three Fortune 500 employers say it's no longer enough to pay lip service to engaging millennials, according to Forbes.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015
  • The actual reasons employees aren't moving on, according to research

    Contrary to conventional wisdom, U.S. employees are not constantly seeking greener pastures – but it is not because they are happy where they are.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 16, 2015
  • The traits of a toxic worker and how to avoid them

    Traits include high productivity and strict rule-following – perhaps not what many employers would expect.

    By • Dec. 16, 2015
  • Employee volunteering spiked over past two years

    Volunteerism has taken a major step forward in a short time period to become a key driver to employee engagement.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015
  • Deep Dive

    2016 recruitment predictions: Diversity, improved metrics and more

    Futurestep, the RPO arm of Korn Ferry, offered eight 2016 predictions for the recruiting industry.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015
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    Recruiting and retention: What employers can expect in 2016

    Millennials are still a major concern, as is the job seeker's market.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 14, 2015
  • Why some industries may soon need to consider talent pooling

    Sharing talent with competitors? It may be one solution for the skills shortage.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015
  • Poll: Reference checks remain a key recruitment process

    They are second only behind background checks in a recent poll by SkillSurvey.

    By • Dec. 8, 2015
  • Why hiring for 'cultural fit' could bring a company trouble

    A writer at Fortune shows that using the practice may be a bad idea due to both legal reasons and the bottom line.

    By Tom Starner • Dec. 8, 2015