2018’s top 10 companies for veteran employees
Ranking a number of industries, from tech to consulting, Monster has partnered with Military.com to find some of the best companies for military veteran workers.
Recruiting
Jobless claims fell last week amid tight U.S. labor market
Filings for unemployment benefits held near an almost five-decade low, indicating a robust job market.
AI is making its way into recruiting. But are employees on board?
While new technologies are helping HR bring on talent, job applicants say they’re wary about the tech’s capabilities.
Amazon’s gender-biased algorithm is not alone
The internet giant ran into a problem that eloquently illustrates the pitfalls of big data impacting the hiring process.
Giving voice to the best job candidate: HR recruiting tool uses speech to screen applicants
New technology measures candidates on 10 different personality tendencies to give employers a better sense of a prospect’s integrity, ambition and temperament.
U.S. payrolls and wages cool while jobless rate hits 48-year low
U.S. hiring cooled in September by more than forecast, wage gains eased slightly and the jobless rate fell to a 48-year low.
HackerRank launches tool to measure tech talent during the hiring process
The company’s new Tech Talent Matrix allows employers to see how their developers’ coding skills stack up against competitors.
Companies in U.S. add most jobs in seven months, ADP data show
American businesses added the most workers in seven months in September, a sign hiring is holding up in a tight job market.
Jobless claims surge in storm-hit Carolinas, boosting U.S. total
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, reflecting jumps in states hit by Hurricane Florence.
U.S. jobless claims fall for third straight week to 48-year low
The decline in applications suggests that the September payrolls report may show another solid gain.
In the hiring process, artificial intelligence only goes so far
While technology is becoming more popular in the recruiting process, leaders still prefer human interaction during key aspects of the hiring process.
Takeda’s new recruiting tactic: virtual reality office tours
The pharmaceutical company is hoping its new tour will draw candidates to its Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus.
Takeda’s new recruiting tactic: virtual reality office tours
The pharmaceutical company is hoping its new tour will draw candidates to its Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus.
Top degrees sought by employers
With a tight labor market, recent college graduates have a plethora of jobs to fill at their disposal. However, there are some degrees employers truly desire more than others, according to CareerCast.
The new American dream job is pretty dull
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees continue to offer the best postgraduate prospects to college students.
U.S. jobless claims declined to fresh post-1969 low last week
Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest in almost five decades, indicating a tight job market.
Tattoos, cellphones and volunteerism: The way to millennials’ hearts
Savings Bank of Walpole loosened up internal policies that had limited body art and cellphone use, and it created the position of community engagement coordinator, to connect with younger workers.
Tattoos, cellphones and volunteerism: The way to millennials’ hearts
Savings Bank of Walpole loosened up internal policies that had limited body art and cellphone use, and it created the position of community engagement coordinator, to connect with younger workers.
Recruiting support technology in a talent sellers’ market
A candidate-driven market is making it difficult for HR managers to fill positions. Here’s how tech can help.
Benefits Think A new way employers can use 401(k)s to attract, retain recent graduates
While a recent IRS private letter ruling is generating some buzz, employers need to do their homework before proceeding with this type of program on their own.
Amy Ciepluch
Foley & Lardner