Recruiting

51% of employers now use AI in hiring

10/28/2024

About half of employers currently use artificial intelligence technology to augment their hiring processes, according to a survey of 948 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com. The survey found that by the end of 2025, 68% of companies will be using AI to acquire new talent.

DOL offers a framework for AI hiring decisions

10/21/2024

In conjunction with the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has a new publication and associated tools, AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework, both of which are geared toward hiring employees with disabilities.

New DOL resource offers best practices for using AI in hiring

09/30/2024

The resource is designed to “help employers reduce the risks of creating unintentional forms of discrimination and barriers to accessibility as they implement AI hiring technology,” a DOL statement said.

Hire for values as you solve the talent shortage

09/23/2024

Your existing hiring process, based on “the way we’ve always done it,” is probably wasting time. It fails to spot high performers and does not screen out applicants who may be at high risk for “victim” behaviors.

2025 hiring: Retirees will get back to work

09/19/2024

If you’re having a hard time finding qualified candidates, a ResumeBuilder.com survey may provide welcome news.

Step 5 to solving the talent shortage: Hire a next-level workforce

08/26/2024

Have you ever made a bad hire? Did you do it on purpose? There’s a chance you weren’t prepared with the correct information or the right questions to ask. Managers often make the mistake of hiring employees who don’t align with the organization’s culture or share its values, leading to poor results.

HR leaders say recruiting, retention getting easier

08/12/2024

Although the U.S. labor market remains tight, a new Conference Board survey of HR professionals reveals that the recruitment and retainment challenges facing employers have eased.

One-third of companies drop bachelor’s degree requirements

08/07/2024

A recent survey by Intelligent.com reveals a growing trend among U.S. companies to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements for certain positions. This shift reflects a changing perspective on qualifications in the job market, with potential implications for HR professionals.

SHRM announces shift to “I&D” and faces community backlash

08/07/2024

In a press release, SHRM declared it would adopt the acronym “I&D” (inclusion and diversity) instead of “IE&D” (inclusion, equity and diversity—also known as DE&I or DEI), effectively removing the explicit mention of equity from its primary framework. The decision has angered many HR professionals.

Beware relying solely on AI to screen job applicants

08/02/2024

Employers looking to hire staff increasingly turn to artificial intelligence programs to help them screen candidates. A recent case shows the perils of automated systems and the inherent risk some pose.