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Recruiting

Why do most Americans prefer in-person job interviews?

Most say traditional interviews give them a better opportunity to evaluate the job and organization.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Sep 5th, 2019 | 3 min read

How AI and recruiting go hand in hand

The HR Technology Conference & Exposition will offer plenty to see and hear when it comes to AI-based recruiting solutions.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Sep 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

3 Ways to Center Employees in an HR Transformation

A well-developed digital HR-transformation plan can benefit both employers and employees.

Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Aug 20th, 2019 | 2 min read

New Research Shows the Power of Word Choice in Job Descriptions

A LinkedIn report highlights the word choices that can discourage women from applying for jobs.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Jul 31st, 2019 | 3 min read

Here’s Why Talent Retention is a Major Priority for HR

A new survey finds that retention is top of mind among many HR practitioners.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Jul 26th, 2019 | 2 min read

What Do Today’s Job Candidates Really Want?

Low unemployment and high demand for talent is putting job seekers and new employees in control.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He has written cover stories for the magazine about Google, Nike and other leading companies. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jul 23rd, 2019 | 2 min read

How One Company Changed Systems—And Learned a Few Things

In switching over from an old ATS, the team learned a lesson or two.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jul 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

Are Slow Hiring Decisions Dragging You Down?

New research finds decisive hiring managers are essential to scoring top talent.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at Human Resource Executive. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University and spent 10 years as a reporter and editor in Philadelphia before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Jul 15th, 2019 | 2 min read

This Company Decided It Wanted a Structured Hiring Process

The firm's talent acquisition leader wanted consistency in hiring.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Jun 28th, 2019 | 2 min read

How Employee Experience Impacts Your Talent Pipeline

Employers expecting to attract top talent should focus on improving the employee experience.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Jun 19th, 2019 | 2 min read

Report: Tech Unemployment Hits All-Time Low

As the latest BLS numbers bear out, the demand for tech talent has reached historic levels.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Jun 12th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s How Top Employers are Revamping Their Hiring Strategies

Experts say all organizations need to take another look at their talent-acquisition strategies.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Jun 12th, 2019 | 3 min read

The Trade Wars Aren’t Impacting the Tight Labor Market Yet

Manpower's latest survey finds that hiring remains strong in most sectors.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Jun 11th, 2019 | 2 min read

Will College Prep Become the Next Hot Employee Benefit?

Walmart has just announced it will pay for employees' SAT and ACT prep courses.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jun 6th, 2019 | 3 min read

The Potential Pitfalls of Noncompete Agreements

Given the proliferation of noncompete agreements, employers should proceed cautiously in this area.
Thomas A. Muccifori and Anthony M. Fassano
Wed May 15th, 2019 | 4 min read

Inside Job

Many employees would prefer to look inside their organizations for new and better positions.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Tue May 14th, 2019 | 3 min read

Stop Spying on Social Media

Since the advent of social media, employers have used it to screen candidates and employees—but is that approach worth the legal and reputational risks?
Danielle Westermann King received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Tue May 14th, 2019 | 7 min read

HR Faces a Growing Digital-Skills Talent Gap

HR executives need to recruit new digital talent skills but upskill existing talent as well.

Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed May 1st, 2019 | 2 min read

Are You a More Biased Job Interviewer Than a Machine?

Artificial intelligence isn't perfect—but it has the potential to make interviews fairer.

Dr. Nathan Mondragon is chief industrial organizational psychologist with HireVue. View Article
Nathan Mondragon
Tue Apr 30th, 2019 | 4 min read

4 Simple Reasons Why Texting Can Lead to Better Hires

Texting, when used properly, can give organizations an edge in the war for talent.
Darren Bounds is CEO of recruitment-software firm Breezy HR. View Article
Darren Bounds
Thu Apr 25th, 2019 | 3 min read