A tight labor market, signs of economic volatility, and a persistent skills shortage mean employers must now get creative to hire and retain top talent. As HR moves from a transactional function to a more strategic role in business, data is the biggest ally for talent...

Despite talk of a recession, the U.S. labor market remains tight, with the BLS reporting 11.3 million job openings in May 2022. Although a survey by the Institute of Supply Chain Management recently found that the number of jobs in the logistics sector contracted for...

There’s been an increased focus on diversity, equity and inclusion over the last few years and for a good reason – DEI initiatives have proven benefits. Benefits that impact people as much as the businesses they support. Even so, it’s well-documented...

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1.4 million computer science jobs in the country, but only 400,000 graduates each year. To bridge the engineering labor shortage, organizations are tapping into better processes and technologies. However, many...

Social media is no longer just a bunch of platforms where people post selfies of their summer vacations. The vast ecosystem of over 4.6 billion social media users across the globe includes businesses that rely on it to build a reputation and showcase their...

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that data has transformed HR over the last decade, especially the talent acquisition (TA) function. The introduction of better analytics solutions and AI-powered tools, processes and metrics have enabled TA leaders to...

It’s a question that seems pretty simple, but for some reason, people keep asking it: what do job candidates want? If you said, “A new job and a hiring process that is transparent and responsive.” You would be right, but for some reason, that...

High demand for engineers and developers has led forward-thinking companies to adopt technical skills assessments in their hiring processes. Among essential criteria for hiring developers, recruiters ranked technical assessments as the third most important criteria...

Most industry sourcers have a certain degree of familiarity with Dean Da Costa.  You might know him from his training videos, SHRM presentations, or from his ability to hunt down the best search tools. But, were you aware that he made his own custom boolean...

As labor markets remain relentlessly competitive and economic pressures like soaring inflation show little sign of abating, it’s crucial for companies to be capable of attracting and retaining talent. HR professionals need to give candidates compelling...