Companies in U.S. added 241,000 workers in march, ADP data show
Employers employed more workers than forecast to U.S. payrolls in March, signaling the job market remains robust.
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U.S. jobless claims decline to lowest level since January 1973
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since January 1973.
Oracle adds AI capabilities to HCM Cloud
The enhancements, which include a recruiting chatbot functionality, are part of the spring update.
Benefits Think How to create a tech-friendly talent acquisition strategy
Employers should invest in best-of-class technology, narrow their candidate pool, consider scheduling tools and invest in branding.
Madeline Laurano
Aptitude Research Partners
U.S. jobless claims inch up while benefit rolls lowest since ’73
U.S. filings for unemployment insurance crept higher while the number of Americans on benefit rolls fell to the lowest level since 1973.
Mercer, WorkMarket partner to deliver freelance talent services
HR managers can now hire, manage and pay their part-time workers via the cloud.
Job openings in U.S. rose to record in January, above forecast
U.S. job openings rebounded to the highest on record in January, reflecting a solid job market at the start of the year, Labor Department data showed Friday.
Jobless claims in U.S. decline for third time in four weeks
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell for the third time in four weeks and remain near the lowest level in 48 years.
Goldman, JPMorgan see chance U.S. unemployment drops below 3%
U.S. unemployment is primed to fall significantly further and could drop below 3% for the first time since 1953.
HR technology partnership looks to make background checks ‘seamless’
HCM vendor Ultimate Software and screening service First Advantage's collaboration is designed to improve candidate vetting.
10 least stressful jobs of 2018
Hair stylists, jewelers and audiologists are some of the most care-free careers, according to CareerCast’s latest report.
Companies in U.S. add more jobs than expected, ADP data show
Companies in the U.S. added more workers in February than expected, underscoring continued strengthening in the labor market.
Benefit pros on the move: New hires inside MetLife, Intel, Mercer, Bolton & Co., and other leading firms
A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.
Benefit pros on the move: New hires inside MetLife, Intel, Mercer, Bolton & Co., and other leading firms
A number of employee benefit adviser veterans found new jobs and job titles inside brokerages, insurance firms and private companies.
Benefits Think HR in the era of blockchain
The technology has the potential to assist human resources with everything from recruiting talent to managing unemployment benefits.
Abdulmajeed Albalushi
RBL Group
Jobless claims in U.S. drop to lowest in almost five decades
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in almost five decades, indicating the job market remains tight.
Home Depot battles tight labor market with recruiting application
The retailer says its mobile-based system makes it easy to apply for jobs and schedule interviews.
The 10 toughest jobs to fill in 2018
Financial advisers, truck drivers and medical service managers are among the professions employers say they are having trouble hiring for.
Employers embracing cost-shifting alternatives
More firms are managing healthcare spending with self-insurance, leaner plan options and pharmacy benefit carve-outs, according to Gallagher research.
Benefits Think 3 data-driven HR hiring and recruiting trends for 2018
Artificial intelligence will play a big role in how employers retain top performers as well as help eliminate bias from candidate selection.
Deb LaMere
Datasite