Human Resources Today

Video interviewing, a sign of the death of traditional interviewing or simply the way of the future? Video interviewing is a useful tool many recruiters use to screen potential employees. The system works like this: interviewers propose a set of questions, next they send it out via a video interviewing platform to potential interviewees and wait for replies. Tips Video Interview MORE >>

Many U.S. cities hope to become technology hubs, and with good reason: A dynamic mix of startups and mature tech companies not only brings a massive influx of tax dollars, but also hordes of well-educated, highly skilled tech professionals. But which cities are succeeding at building up demand for tech pros? A new analysis by Dice reveals that, over the past year, Salt Lake City has seen an 85 percent increase in the number of postings for tech jobs in the area. Other cities in the top ten included Detroit (16 percent), Hartford (13 percent), Seattle (12 percent), and Nashville (11 percent). MORE >>

Written by: Samantha Colby. Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. This year’s conference had over 4,000 attendees and upwards of 340 vendors present in the expo hall. Whether you were a first time attendee like myself, or an 18 year conference veteran, this year’s HR Tech Conference was one for the record books. Between the Vegas glitz, the glamorous booths and unforgettable giveaways, the Expo Hall alone was an eye-opening perspective into the world of HR technology. MORE >>

Mark Manson is a brilliant writer, one of my favorites. He recently wrote an article titled, “ Screw Finding Your Passion ” where he made a comment about fun: “A child does not walk onto a playground and say to himself, “How do I find fun?” She just goes and has fun.” ” I get asked a lot by HR Pros who are working hard to influence their work culture and raise employee engagement about how can they make their workplaces more fun.  I think the above quote will be my new go-to answer! Now, you know your problem. You try and manufacture a certain kind of fund. MORE >>

Bob Corlett, President and Founder of Staffing Advisors and HRExaminer Editorial Advisory Board Member Hiring is the single riskiest responsibility for most managers. Like the Kobayashi Maru , hiring appears to be a no-win scenario – the perfect storm of problematic job responsibilities: Hiring involves making a public commitment to a strategic business goal. The manager must define the strategic business outcomes expected from the hire, in exchange for spending precious money from the salary budget. Hiring requires that you determine what actually drives business impact. Where’s the upside? MORE >>