Facebook was long considered to be a great place to work. It was up there with Apple and Google. Unfortunately, the backlash against Facebook for privacy concerns, the spreading of fake news, how people are using social media, and Russian advertising means that morale at Facebook is dropping. Much like other companies, Facebook regularly […]
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Here They ‘Grow’ Again: Indeed Promises Austin-Area Expansion
NewsIndeed has announced expansion plans in Austin that includes the creation of as many as 3,000 new jobs over the next several years, positioning it to be amongst the largest tech employers in the city. “We are committed to growing in Austin, a city that is a proven tech hub with excellent access to talent […]
The Importance of a Solid Online Reputation for Employers
NewsOf millennials, 71% said this was “extremely important”, compared to 55% of baby boomers. Even then, a clear majority of boomers agree that this is essential information.
Fairygodboss Raises $3 Million
NewsFairygodboss, a New York, NY-based career community for women, has raised $3 million in VC funding. If the company is new to you, think of them as Glassdoor-for-women. The round was led by GSV Acceleration. GSV’s Deborah Quazzo is joining the board, in conjunction with the funding. The company plans to use the funds to build […]
Glassdoor to be Acquired by Indeed’s Parent Company for $1.2 Billion
NewsGlassdoor announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. for $1.2 billion in an all-cash transaction. Glassdoor is a leading job and recruiting company well known for providing greater workplace transparency. Recruit Holdings, a leading Japanese-based HR company, plans to operate Glassdoor as a distinct and separate part of […]
Indeed Partners with Fairygodboss, InHerSight, Comparably to Offer Workplace Diversity Evaluations for Hiring Companies
NewsThe Internet has been integrated into most parts of our lives, and that includes job search. If you’ve ever gone online in hopes of broadening your job opportunities, than you’ve likely come across Indeed. Indeed is always moving, and one of the updates include providing tools to evaluate the diversity and inclusiveness of employers. Indeed has […]
Purpose Over Perks: How The World’s Best Employers Keep Workers Happy
NewsIn the U.S., LinkedIn’s 2018 Top Companies include some recognizable names such as Amazon (No. 1) who dethrones the reigning top company Alphabet (No. 2) for the first time since the list’s inception in 2016. Following a tumultuous business year for both Uber and Twitter, Uber falls from No. 5 to No. 12 and Twitter […]
Here’s How Many Tech Executives are Female (Hint: It’s Depressing)
NewsEntelo, the recruiting automation platform that modernizes hiring, today announced the results of an analysis of its database of 450 million candidate profiles. The Entelo Women in Tech Report quantifies inequality in terms of gender disparity by job title, region and seniority. In its analysis of nearly half a billion candidate profiles, Entelo found staggering […]
New Report Reveals Top Employers Based on Employment Brand Within Fortune 500
News“We’re in the midst of the most competitive hiring environment of our time, as today’s talent has full transparency into what they’re worth – and what competitors are offering; in turn, employment branding has never been more integral to the health of your business.”
Here’s How Many Job Candidates Actually Read Glassdoor Reviews
NewsSome years back in 2007, as Rich Barton, the real-estate Web site Zillow CEO was getting ready for the company’s annual review, he wanted to get reviews on every worker’s performance to know who deserved a raise. He wanted to print a spreadsheet of all the workers’ salaries and stock options that were on his […]
