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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

And its creating big challenges for HR teams. And a 2024 LinkedIn survey found that 31% of US employees were balancing a side hustle or project in addition to their primary job, with remote and self-employed or freelance workers being more likely to do so. No touching But this trend is creating a challenge for HR leaders.

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How one construction company manages parental leave without relying on temps

HR Brew

In many cases, new moms werent ready to come back to work after taking 12 weeks of paid leave, which was what Gardner previously provided After surveying employees about the issue, Gardner raised its paid parental leave benefit from 12 weeks to 16 weeks for birthing parents, and two weeks to six weeks for non-birthing parents.

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Leveraging contingent talent to solve workforce challenges and drive innovation

HRExecutive

A 2024 survey found that 65% of tech leaders have skills gaps within their departments, and 62% say these gaps have a greater impact today compared to the previous year. With remote work becoming more normalized, the opportunities to hire skilled contingent professionals across borders have expanded.

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HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Lighthouse

These tools available to organizations right now can help them hire, develop, and retain their people, and the platforms and systems are amazing in their ability to support intelligent decisions, personalized actions, and more. Our judges were most impressed by the AI features that include expense management, template generator, and more.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position.

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The Future of HR Software in Australia: Trends & Innovations

EmployeeConnect

AI can analyze resumes and job applications without personal bias, ensuring a more objective and fair hiring process. Additionally, cloud-based solutions are more cost-effective than traditional on-premise systems. Employee wellness programs, for example, will become a key feature of HR platforms.

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11 Important Employee Relations Metrics To Track

AIHR

Regularly assess employee engagement through surveys and feedback tools. Use tools like Gallup’s Q12 survey to get a pulse on your workforce’s engagement levels. Use tools like Gallup’s Q12 survey to get a pulse on your workforce’s engagement levels. HR tip Measure employee engagement often.

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HR in 2025: Insights & Predictions

Get our annual survey report to find out: The #1 challenge of recruiting & hiring Why remote teams are struggling What are the drivers of effective (and ineffective) leadership And lots more! What does the C-suite think HR is most responsible for? And why is a wave of HR resignations more likely in the next 12 months?

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Hard to Hire: Third-Party Recruiting & the State of Talent Acquisition Report

The talent acquisition challenges of today are unparalleled: 90% of survey respondents feel that the current hiring market is more challenging now than in the past! Recruiting as we’ve known it is evolving - how are you keeping ahead of the competition?

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Dice 2018 Recruitment Automation Report

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are rapidly changing the way many recruit and hire talent. Read Dice's first-ever Recruitment Automation Report to discover how you can employ new, cutting-edge technologies to source and hire tech talent faster.

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Discover 4 Use Cases for Applying AI to Your Recruiting Processes

Recruitment AI technology uncovers the most qualified candidates. This technology automates recruiting routines and facilitates natural conversations, resulting in higher productivity and a better candidate experience. Download the eBook to learn more!