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Laszlo Bock: The Future of HR Lies with Data Science
Laszlo Bock recently left his job as the top HR executive at Google, saying he plans to create a company that will offer a new kind of employment platform. He…
Recruiting Gets Smart Thanks to Artificial Intelligence
Whether it’s sorting through multitudes of resumes or social media profiles to find the best fit for a job or analyzing the vocal tone or facial expressions of candidates in…
Employers Project Strongest Hiring Forecast in 10 Years
Forty percent of employers plan to hire full-time employees in 2017, the strongest hiring forecast in 10 years and up from 36 percent at the start of 2016
In Focus: Hiring Freeze Rattles Federal Workforce
A federal hiring freeze is not an unheard-of step at the beginning of an administration as it gets its leadership in order. But a hiring freeze can agitate the federal…
Job-Changing Executives Saw Big Pay Increases Last Year
Senior executives who changed jobs last year received double-digit compensation increases over what they earned at their previous organizations. The higher rewards offered to job-changers reflect the continued tightening of…
In Focus: Merger Between Anthem and Cigna Halted
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said health care consumers are the victors following the
Union Membership Down; Experts Say HR’s Responsiveness May Be a Reason
Some labor relations experts say that part of the reason for a decline in union membership can be due to HR
Rounding and Grace-Period Policies Comply with California Wage and Hour Laws
Two policies used by See's Candy shops to calculate employee work time are lawful, the California Court of Appeal ruled
Bill Seeks to Allow Tax-Free Student Loan Repayments by Employers
Tax-free employer repayments of student loans would be available for the first time under a bill introduced by Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill
Online Reviews Sway Job Seekers’ Opinions of Potential Employers
Confirming what talent acquisition professionals already know, research finds job seekers are swayed by current and former employees’ online company reviews