Recruitment & Retention Archives

Ambition vs. anxiety: What will motivate workers more in 2026?

Tom Starner - January 8, 2026

Rising pay expectations but growing distrust of the job market mean nearly as many employees plan to stay versus job hunt this year.

The contingent workforce boom faces a strategy bust

Jen Colletta - December 17, 2025

The share of temporary, part-time and freelance workers is growing—but HR needs to ensure its tech strategy can attract and retain this valuable talent pool.

Which countries are winning the talent race?

Jill Barth - December 11, 2025

More than 130 countries were studied to reveal what drives talent success. New global research shows adaptability and strategic systems—not big budgets—are winning the race for skilled workforces.

To win the war for talent, focus on the 3 Cs: culture, clarity, compensation

William Thygeson - November 17, 2025

Keeping in mind these three strategies, argues our author, not only pays off with getting the employees you want in the door, but also retaining those you already have.

Retention is a culture problem, not a productivity problem

Robert Coleman, Ph.D. - October 21, 2025

Uncover the impact of retention and culture on productivity. A positive culture leads to higher employee satisfaction and retention.

Gray matters: Why older workers are essential for talent success

Lorrie Lykins - August 28, 2025

This expert says an agile talent strategy must include older workers—not as a nice-to-have—but as an irrefutable business necessity.

Why hiring Gen Z means HR has to rethink the entire talent playbook

Marti Willett - August 26, 2025

Attracting and retaining Gen Z requires more than ping pong tables; it calls for a strategic recalibration of talent pipelines to align with new generational expectations, this expert writes.

A blueprint for loyalty: How meaningful work drives long-term stay

Josephine Tan - August 22, 2025

Sara Yik of the Singapore Institute of Management believes that although loyalty can't be designed prescriptively, it can be cultivated, driving employee retention.

Workday to acquire Paradox as HR tech consolidation ramps up

Jill Barth - August 21, 2025

Global analyst Josh Bersin called the move potentially transformative for Workday, by providing a large step into the frontline worker market.

Expert insights on using AI for talent growth, from ServiceNow’s Rising Star

Jill Barth - August 7, 2025

In this video, Sarah Tilley urges HR leaders to embrace AI in talent acquisition—but reminds them the real challenge is rethinking daily workflows.

Evolving employee expectations: What are workers willing to compromise on?

Tom Starner - June 9, 2025

While pay has always topped the list of employee expectations, today's workers are also placing a high value on flexibility, new research finds.

The Trump effect: Why so many Americans have layoff concerns

Jen Colletta - February 28, 2025

Federal workers aren’t the only ones worried about job losses, as a new study finds layoff concerns are high among private sector workers. HR should respond strategically and transparently, this expert says.

Hiring strong leaders? What it takes for leadership interview success

Lehua Stonebraker - February 24, 2025

Hiring exceptional leaders is an HR mandate today, meaning that leadership interviews are critical to getting the right talent at the helm.

Untapped resource: Is Latin America the next frontier for tech talent?

Jill Barth - February 14, 2025

Cultural dynamics and time zone compatibility are two reasons why LATAM offers a solution to today's tech talent challenges.

Could boomerang employees be your next great source of talent?

Tom Starner - February 13, 2025

Former employees can provide a valuable talent pool, this expert says. However, HR must consider rehiring such workers strategically.

Women’s health benefits: Will interest spike with the new administration?

Jen Colletta - February 12, 2025

Employer interest in fertility and menopause programs, for example, skyrocketed in recent years, which may continue in the current political environment, experts say.

The New Skills Gap: Crafting a development and mobility program your employees love

Sponsor Content - September 6, 2024

Wednesday, October 02, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

How can you identify, validate, and improve internal skill sets to ensure reliable, scalable processes?

Tech Talent Transformation: Uniting IT and HR for Competitive Advantage

Sponsor Content - September 6, 2024

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET

In the tech talent crunch, competitive advantage and long-term survivability are at stake. So, how do you find top talent and keep them engaged?

HR Benchmarking 101: Learn the fundamentals and effective uses of HR benchmarks

Sponsor Content - September 4, 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

Join this session if you want to learn more about how HR data is collected, cleaned calculated and then turned into benchmarks.

With FTC noncompete ban overturned, what does HR need to do?

Tom Starner - September 3, 2024

Following the highly publicized overturning of the FTC noncompete ban, HR should give their policies a "fresh look," experts say.

Why it might be time to reassess using ‘ghost jobs’

Tom Starner - August 26, 2024

A recent survey found more than 80% of employers are advertising for jobs they’re not really hiring for. What’s driving the trend?

6 tips to help HR attract and retain Gen Z and millennial talent

Amanda McCollum - August 14, 2024

As Baby Boomers phase out of the job market, millennial and Gen Z talent will be the centerpiece of the workplace. Here's how to keep them.

Interim chief HR officers: Why are they so popular today?

Tom Starner - August 12, 2024

A new report found a dramatic increase in demand for “interim” CHROs, suggesting HR transformation is widespread.

Why HR leaders are struggling to retain their own team members

Dawn Kawamoto - July 31, 2024

HR professionals have the highest turnover and burnout rate of all job functions, according to reports. However, HR leaders can turn these trends around, say HR experts Brad Bell and Laszlo Bock.

How EY focuses on talent development for elite athletes, Olympians

Dawn Kawamoto - July 30, 2024

EY recognizes Olympians and other elite athletes as potential future top employees, due to adaptability, resilience and more.

Why HR is spending less to attract employees but more to keep them

Dawn Kawamoto - July 22, 2024

Salary strategies are being pulled in two directions post-Great Resignation. Here’s what HR can do.

Optimism for AI in hiring is high, but don’t forget transparency

Tom Starner - July 18, 2024

Employers and job seekers largely believe AI-assisted hiring can be fair, but employers must be clear about how the tech is involved in decision-making.

From overlooked to overachiever: Using AI to drive worker mobility

Leo Goncalves - July 9, 2024

Data shows that worker mobility has been waning for years, but organizations that effectively harness AI can turn that trend around.

For better employee retention, why hybrid work may offer the most value

Dawn Kawamoto - July 1, 2024

A study by Stanford's Nick Bloom found that turnover at one company was 33% lower among hybrid workers than those who worked in the office.

How giving employees a ‘right to disconnect’ can tackle burnout

Tom Starner - June 28, 2024

While California may have put its "right-to-disconnect" law on hold, the concept is still an important issue for employers nationwide.

Why HR leaders need to play a critical role in crisis management

Dawn Kawamoto - June 25, 2024

Without a crisis management strategy that involves HR leadership, recruiting and retention are among the areas that can suffer in a crisis. Here's what HR can do.

Identifying future leaders: How to unlock hidden and marginalized talent

Cristina Jimenez and Dan Russell - June 14, 2024

With many organizations struggling to build a pipeline of future leaders, two experts explore how to tap overlooked sources of talent.

How Roblox’s talent acquisition leaders win with cognitive assessment games

Dawn Kawamoto - June 11, 2024

The online gaming giant increases candidate engagement and talent pool diversity by relying on its home-grown cognitive assessment games for screening, according to the vice president of people science.

The ‘engagement illusion’: What leaders have all wrong about employee engagement

Jen Colletta - June 10, 2024

New research finds a significant perception gap on employee engagement between leaders and employees, which could create retention risks.

In an ‘intense’ climate for DEI, 4 ways HR can avoid Pride Month conflict

Dawn Kawamoto - June 7, 2024

Target, Kohl's and Anheuser-Busch faced backlash over their Pride Month strategies last year. Here are lessons for HR leaders this year.

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