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As the job market tightens up, employers are looking for ways to attract more candidates to be sure they have a good group of applicants to choose from in any given vacancy. But more and more, employers are finding that jobs are attracting fewer applicants than before, simply because there are fewer jobseekers out there […]
Recruiting during a time of talent shortfalls can be daunting. During these times, it’s imperative to not be doing things that will scare off those who are interested; there are fewer applicants for any given job opening right now, so losing even a few can mean the difference between having a good pool to choose […]
Yesterday we spoke with Upwork’s Zoe Harte, Senior Vice President of HR and Talent Innovation concerning their recent survey which revealed that remote workers are becoming more common all the time.
Maybe you’ve met a candidate like this: firm handshake, dazzling smile, and overly enthusiastic. And talk about a positive attitude. No task is too much, no goal is unattainable.
With the focus often on the big picture, it’s easy to overlook an important fact: Not every state is experiencing robust job growth and the challenges that come with it.
A recent survey by Upwork has revealed that remote workers are still on the rise, and that won’t likely change anytime soon. Today, we are joined by Upwork’s Zoe Harte, Senior Vice President of HR and Talent Innovation, to help answer some questions about the research.
In August 2006, consumer electronics retailer RadioShack announced it would cut up to 450 jobs, mostly at its headquarters. While the jobs cuts were newsworthy, it was how the company notified employees that made headlines.
U.S. hiring confidence remains strong in Q2 2018, as one in five employers plans to grow their workforce in the three months ahead.
With unemployment rates inching ever lower, employers are becoming more and more concerned with employee retention. Vacancies are getting tougher to fill, making it even more of a concern when an employee leaves.
The #MeToo movement and the continuation of it, #TimesUp, have profound implications for employers. These movements are seeking to address the long-standing inequalities in the workplace (among other things), specifically as it pertains to sexual harassment and gender-based wage inequality and other gender-related discriminatory practices.