Roy Maurer

U.S. employers added just 12,000 new jobs in October, far less than what most economists had expected, likely a reflection of hurricane and strike activity during the survey period.

LinkedIn announced its first AI agent, Hiring Assistant, created to free recruiters from the more tedious parts of their jobs.

Approximately 200,000 U.S. service members leave the military and enter civilian life each year, representing a significant source of talent for employers. Most organizations say they want to hire veterans. However, despite some successful efforts to integrate veterans into the civilian workforce, recent research from SHRM shows that there are persistent challenges and obstacles that both veterans and employers face in this process.

Artificial intelligence is driving internal mobility and career pathing through more precise matching of employee skills and roles.

Presenters at SHRM INCLUSION 2024 drove home the message that everyone carries implicit biases, which impact recruiting and hiring.

A pivotal transformation is taking place across the world of work as artificial intelligence is integrated into HR systems. Business leaders consider AI implementation an imperative for success, but it is still unclear what the impact will be on jobs, work, and skills. HR will play an important role in navigating the disruption to the workplace as organizations move from experimentation to full adoption of AI tools.

Legal developments in California limiting criminal history searches are causing significant hiring delays and unworkable burdens in the employment screening process.

Employers plan to maintain their investment in HR technology next year, with HR management systems being a top target for replacement.

The U.S. Department of Labor published a resource guide designed to educate employers about the benefits of using skills-first hiring practices.

Silver medalist candidates—highly qualified runners-up for previously open roles—are a golden opportunity to make quick, effective hires when relevant positions become available.