Screening and Assessment

Five Ways Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Hiring Process

A number of vendors offer AI-based solutions that can make it easier for companies to find great candidate matches.
Mike Dachenhaus is director of operations for recruitment-process outsourcing at Yoh. A recognized operational leader with experience building dynamic recruitment solutions and teams with measured success across multiple industry sectors, Mike's specialties include recruiting technologies, recruitment process engineering and sourcing methodologies. View Article
Mike Dachenhaus
Fri Jul 13th, 2018 | 6 min read

Do Facebook Job Ads Encourage Bias?

A federal class-action lawsuit claims that Facebook job ads are enabling discrimination against older job applicants.
Jennifer Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jennifer Colletta
Tue Jul 10th, 2018 | 3 min read

Job Seekers Weigh In on Harassment, Bullying

New research finds job seekers place a high value on how companies deal with harassment and bullying.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jul 10th, 2018 | 3 min read

Do Candidates Have What It Takes?

Professional success requires sustained performance. So how can you screen for it?
Ruben Moreno is cofounder of Blue Rock Search, a search firm based in Knoxville, Tenn. He has 20-plus years of experience in HR and search and received his bachelor's degree in labor and industrial relations from Cornell University. View Article
Ruben Moreno
Tue Jul 3rd, 2018 | 4 min read

A Festival of Ideas

The Ideas & Innovators session at last year's Recruiting Trends & Talent Tech Conference was entertaining and thought-provoking.
Elaine Orler is founder and CEO of Talent Function and program chair of the Recruiting Trends & Talent Tech Conference. View Article
Elaine Orler
Tue Jun 26th, 2018 | 4 min read

So, How Do You Spot Great HR Hires?

Talent-acquisition leaders should carefully evaluate HR candidates for crucial skill sets that will be vital for success.
Evette Baker is the President for Sparks Group and is a proven leader in the staffing and recruiting industry. She possesses extensive expertise in building and leading high performance teams. View Article
Evette Baker
Thu Jun 14th, 2018 | 4 min read

When Great Recruiters Shine

By providing coaching to candidates, recruiters can ensure they don't overlook potentially great talent.
Tanya Axenson provides oversight and strategic direction for HR teams across all companies as global head of human resources at Allegis Group, which provides a full suite of talent solutions to clients worldwide. Axenson holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and is a board member for the YWCA of Annapolis. View Article
Tanya Axenson
Mon Jun 4th, 2018 | min read

The Movement to Ban Salary Questions

A growing number of jurisdictions are banning questions about previous salaries.
Daniel Solo is the founder of Second Line Advisors and is an industry leading expert within the Risk, Regulatory and Compliance functions since 1999. He has conducted searches for executives in the compliance, risk, legal, internal audit and regulatory affairs functions throughout the world, particularly in financial services. His portfolio of work includes Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Auditors and Chief Legal Officers. He has been noted in various industry periodicals and is engaged in industry events with The Clearing House, SIFMA, ACAMS, RMA and GARP. View Article
Daniel Solo
Mon Jun 4th, 2018 | 4 min read

Discriminating Against Older Workers

Why are employers still so reluctant to hire candidates older than 65?
Peter Cappelli HRE’s Talent Management columnist. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Mon May 14th, 2018 | 3 min read

Bullseye on Hiring Bias

Target Corp. will revamp how it evaluates job candidates’ criminal records after a class-action lawsuit and a complaint by the EEOC.
Jennifer Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jennifer Colletta
Wed May 2nd, 2018 | 5 min read

Ending ‘No-Poaching’ Deals

HR leaders should be on high alert for any anti-competitive hiring practices after a DOJ settlement in a "no-poaching" case.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Apr 19th, 2018 | 5 min read

Avoiding an Ageism Suit

An age-discrimination lawsuit could have serious implications for organizations that recruit on college campuses, experts say.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues, and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Tue Apr 17th, 2018 | 5 min read

Are Grads Ready to Work?

In a new survey on job preparedness, students give themselves high ratings, but employers are less enthusiastic.
Wayne D'Orio, a freelance writer based in the greater New York City area, writes frequently about human resources and education. View Article
Wayne D'Orio
Wed Apr 11th, 2018 | 5 min read

Overseas Assignments: A Poor Fit for Introverts?

A new study suggests that extroverts are more likely to thrive on expat assignments.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive ®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Apr 5th, 2018 | 3 min read

Inside the Underbelly of Hiring

Unconscious bias lurks beneath the surface of talent acquisition. A deep dive can reveal its damaging impact.
Danielle Westermann King, staff writer for HRE, received her bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. She has written and edited articles for various print and online healthcare publications and is now setting her sights on human resources. View Article
Danielle Westermann King
Wed Apr 4th, 2018 | 13 min read

Inclusion Issues

The recent call for inclusion riders could inspire overdue conversations about diversity.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Mar 28th, 2018 | 4 min read

Is the Resume Dead?

As hiring practices evolve with technology, there may be better ways to find great talent than relying on resumes.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive ®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Mar 14th, 2018 | 11 min read

Unusual Interview Mistakes and Body Language Mishaps

Careerbuilder's latest survey reveals some odd behavior by jobseekers.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at HRE. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Feb 22nd, 2018 | 5 min read

What It Takes to Win the Talent Game

New research finds talent-acquisition teams that consistently do well share six common traits.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive ®. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Feb 15th, 2018 | 4 min read

Illegal Immigration Raids Increasing

The Trump administration is taking its tough talk on immigration directly to the workplace.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Jan 16th, 2018 | 3 min read