It may feel like the current rash of tech layoffs started with Twitter, but they did not. Twitter was just loud about it. Challenger, Gray & Christmas, … Read more
Best of ERE: Top 5 Diversity Hiring Stories of 2022
Remember how in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the reinvigoration of the Black Lives Matter movement, it seemed like every organization was … Read more
Confessions of an Executive Recruiter: Why Process Matters
I have been an executive recruiter for about 15 years now, most of that time for an executive search firm that worked exclusively with not-for-profits, … Read more
New Anti-Bias-in-Hiring Law Delayed in NYC
A new law in New York City that requires employers to conduct bias audits on automated employment decision tools prior to their use will not take effect on … Read more
Is a Video Interview an Interview If It’s Asynchronous?
I’ve spent the better part of the last 15 years working at fast-growing companies building out talent acquisition teams. I’ve seen a lot of new-fangled … Read more
The Disappearance of Women Leaders
A new study from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company finds that “women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years, and the … Read more
The Recruiting of Refugees
In Afghanistan, Abdul (whose last name is omitted to protect his security) had a good job, working as a linguist and cultural advisor. But after the … Read more
Distinct Holiday Hiring Problems Are Plaguing Major Retailers
It’s the most horrible time of the year! For recruiters, that is. It’s the time when talent acquisition departments have to hire hundreds of temporary … Read more
Leveraging Internal Mobility to Drive Diversity and Inclusion
A strong internal-mobility program is an incredible asset to your business — not just for the usual and obvious reasons but because there’s also a rising … Read more
New Research Into Hiring Habits of Middle Managers Reveals “Dumb” Preferences
It’s a popular sentiment that great leaders should (and do) hire people who are smarter than they are. That admonition has been espoused, in myriad … Read more
The High Unemployment Rate for People With Disabilities
Recent research shows that “just 23.1% of people with disabilities were employed in the U.S. workforce. This compares with the 68.2% employment rate … Read more
The Return of Retirees to the Workforce
Labor market challenges are continuing to get worse. From an inflated economy and a possible recession to increasing employee demands and fewer … Read more
The Challenge of Hiring for Teamwork
Teamwork is one of the most important competitive advantages for every organization, especially in a remote/hybrid work environment. At a time when … Read more
Artificial Intelligence Anti-Bias Law Soon to Take Effect in NYC
On Nov. 10, 2021, New York City’s Council enacted legislation that requires employers to conduct a “bias audit” on artificial intelligence technology used … Read more
The Deprioritization of Diversity and Its Impact on Hiring
For decades, companies have enjoyed a talent marketplace where employees generally enjoyed the stability of their current job and a robust pipeline of … Read more
The Impact of Abortion Bans on Recruiting
Will the fall of Roe v Wade hinder companies’ ability to recruit talent? Of course, it’s difficult to predict whether such fears will come to bear, but … Read more
10 Articles to Help You Elevate Diversity Hiring
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, the observation of which occurs today. It’s an opportune time to reflect on just how far we’ve come when … Read more
Autistic People Are ‘Not Valued in Employment’
“I have autism and ADHD,” explains Louise O’Reagain, who works as a lifeguard. “And the most disabling part of my conditions is other people’s … Read more
It May Not Take 267 Years to Close the Gender Pay Gap
On March 10, 2021, the Gender Pay Gap Bot began publicly responding to employers tweeting about International Women’s Day by retweeting their gender pay … Read more
From the Metaverse to Virtual Wallets: Where Is HR Tech Headed?
Where do you predict HR technology is headed in 2022? This question was posed to talent professionals for their insights. From the metaverse to a focus on … Read more