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5 things HR can do to hire — and retain — veterans
About 5% of the U.S. civilian labor force consists of former service members, but the transition isn’t always an easy one, sources told HR Dive. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Va., help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on Nov. 11, 2011, in Washington, D.C. To improve veteran…
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Most employers say they hire overqualified candidates despite retention concerns
To avoid quick exits, employers can focus on skills-based hiring and candidates’ abilities and ambitions, Express Employment Professionals says. By Carolyn Crist An individual recruits people for jobs during the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held April 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. In an Express Employment Professionals survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring decision-makers, about half…
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4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce
A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school. Naaz Modan, Senior Reporter Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The 2025 New Hire Readiness Report comes as College Board prepares the public launch of “AP Career Kickstart” courses, which preliminarily include Advanced Placement…
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Nearly 4 in 10 companies will replace workers with AI by 2026, survey shows
High-salary employees, those without AI skills, recently hired workers and entry-level employees face the highest risks for layoffs. By Carolyn Crist As companies increase their investment in and adoption of artificial intelligence tools, more employers plan to replace workers with AI within the next year, according to a September report by Resume.org. Nearly 3 in 10 companies said…
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5 things HR can do to hire — and retain — veterans
About 5% of the U.S. civilian labor force consists of former service members, but the transition isn’t always an easy one, sources told HR Dive. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Va., help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on Nov. 11, 2011, in Washington, D.C. To improve veteran…
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Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis. Dani James, Reporter The outside of the Macy’s store in New York City, N.Y., in 2022. Many retailers have remained silent on hiring expectations this year. Kaarin Moore/HR Dive Dive Brief:…
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1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market
Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances. By Carolyn Crist Graduates exit a the graduation ceremony on June 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif. Only 5% of Americans surveyed reported feeling “adequately prepared” for life and the workplace after graduation. Eric Thayer /…
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4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding
More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness. By Carolyn Crist An attendee waits for a job interview during a job fair on June 29, 2024, in New York City, N.Y. Nearly a quarter of workers surveyed said they struggled with skill-building during the onboarding process, a…
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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site. By Keith Loria TikTok may be best associated with the latest dance crazes and viral challenges, but the social media platform with more than 1.5 billion monthly users could be a boon in helping the construction industry find its next generation of…
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