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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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Remote Launches Recruit, Talent Sourcing Made Simple Through AI
PRESS RELEASE FROM REMOTE Press Contacts Emma Baron, press@remote.com SAN FRANCISCO — Remote, the global authority on remote employment, today announced Recruit — a breakthrough in hiring that simplifies and accelerates every step of sourcing and securing top talent. Recruit enables companies to access the world’s largest talent intelligence dataset, use a global search engine for…
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4 ways to focus on talent retention, according to The Conference Board
Turnover is costly, the report said, but employers can stem it with the right investments. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article 4 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/4-ways-to-focus-on-talent-retention/740732/ To stem the tide of turnover and reduce costs, employers need to invest in talent retention, not just recruitment, according to a pair of reports released Feb. 19 by The…
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What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market
While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive. By Jen A. MillerContri While multiple economic factors can affect hiring in 2025, hiring managers do have some indications about where possible wins and challenges will be. A cooled labor market may make good…
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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed. Ginger Christ, Editor Job seekers attend the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. More than half of U.S. workers have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the…
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Business Roundtable releases skills-based hiring guides
While employers reportedly understand the benefits of skills-based hiring, many have struggled to actually implement it, reports have shown. Kathryn Moody. Senior Editor The Business Roundtable — an association of more than 200 CEOs from top U.S. companies — announced three tools to help employers implement skills-based hiring strategies, according to a Nov. 13 release. The three…
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LinkedIn debuts AI agent to source candidates, ask screening questions
A number of HR vendors have deployed recruiting agents, but LinkedIn says it’s betting on its deep collection of data to set “Hiring Assistant” apart. Kate Tornone Lead Editor Listen to the article3 min LinkedIn debuted an artificial intelligence hiring assistant on Tuesday. The tool can source candidates and ask screening questions, the job-focused platform said.…
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