Michael J. O'Brien

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Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade and holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at [email protected]

Are Soft Skills More Important than the Right Qualifications?

Americans find soft skills are more desirable than having the right experience or qualifications for a job.

Why the C-Suite Needs to Focus on Onboarding

Companies with C-suite support for onboarding see improvement in new-hire engagement scores.

Pitchfest Winner to Highlight Hiring Bias

Blendoor is evolving the process of creating a diverse roster of workers.

Job Seekers Weigh In on Harassment, Bullying

New research finds job seekers place a high value on how companies deal with harassment and bullying.
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Moving Talent Acquisition Toward Greatness

Keynoters at the 2017 Recruiting Trends & Talent Tech shared their ideas for improving recruitment.
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Illegal Immigration Raids Increasing

The Trump administration is taking its tough talk on immigration directly to the workplace.
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Immigration Reform’s Effect on Employers

The Trump administration’s immigration reform may soon affect more than just foreign workers.
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Top Flexing Jobs for 2018

According to a recent study, 86 percent of job seekers believe flexible jobs would help them be less stressed. So what jobs are easily flexed?
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Emotional Intelligence in Recruiting

By 2020, emotional intelligence may need to be a top skill for employees. What does this mean for recruiters?
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Defining Greatness

Learn about the characteristics great recruiting professionals possess from talent-acquisition expert, Tim Sackett.

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