By John E. Thompson Various websites now provide questionnaires, checklists, programs, decision-trees, and so on to guide an employer in trying to decide … Read more
Another Tech Deal: IBM Buying HR Software Maker Kenexa for $1.3 Billion
Another big acquisition in the HR world: IBM announced this morning that it was buying Kenexa, a leading provider of recruiting and talent management … Read more
Weekly Wrap: $720 Million Spent on Engagement and This Is All We Get?
Employee engagement is one of those topics that people can’t seem to get enough of. There are a lot of reasons for that, but mainly, I think it is … Read more
Labor Department Clarifies Compliance Rules For Internet Hiring
If your employer does business with the federal government, you already know — or should know — the rules about Internet hiring. You know the four criteria … Read more
Three Ways That Mobile Technology Is Turning HR on its Head
Welcome to the new workforce: an army of remote and disparate workers who don’t clock in, don’t sit at a desk, and don’t work a 9-to-5. … Read more
Poll: Candidates Are Getting More Offers Than They Did a Year Ago
It may be a sign companies are wising up when it comes to top talent, or evidence that recruiters are vetting their sendouts better than ever, or maybe … Read more
The Market is So Bad for Grads that Companies Are Bending Over Backwards to Hire Them
This headline makes absolutely no sense, but please don’t shoot the messenger just yet. If you’re confused about what’s really going in with regards to … Read more
Is Social Media Encouraging More Employees to Switch Jobs?
According to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive, 31 percent of employees are not satisfied in their current jobs. More surprising: 74 percent of … Read more
California On Brink of New “Can’t Ask” Social Media Password Law
California is about to become the third state to prohibit employers from asking employees or job seekers for access to their social media postings. Without … Read more
Hospitals Name Their Least Favorite Health Insurer to Deal With
It is a truth universally acknowledged that health insurance companies can be a pain for patients. What may be a surprise is that hospitals often complain, … Read more