Only a decade ago, social media “wasn’t even on the hiring map,” HireRight leaders observed recently as the firm compared its initial employm​ent screening benchmark report to today’s fast-changing hiring trends.

A pair of personnel analytics applications recently joined the roster of Santa Monica, California-based Cornerstone OnDemand, debuting respectively as Cornerstone Engage and Cornerstone Benchmark to lend companies greater on-the-spot work pool insight and facilitate decision-making.

San Diego-based Bridgepoint Education recently appointed Philip Dana as its new vice president of human resources operations in order to drive the company’s strategic branding, technology and daily operational improvement from within the HR department.

Volkswagen Group of America is looking for a senior human resources manager in Libertyville, Illinois.

New York-based financial consulting firm Strategic Financial Solutions is looking for a human resources business partn​​​​​er.

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing is looking to hire a human resources manager at its Columbus, Indiana corporate headquarters.

The State of Illinois is seeking an experienced human resources representative for a full-time position in Sangamon County, primarily supporting recruitment and public relations with interviewing and some travel involved.

Business services provider 14 West seeks a human resources benefits administrator in Baltimore.

Great Lakes Coca-Cola is looking for a human resources generalist in Niles, Illinois.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group needs a human resources business partner in Northlake, Illinois.

Foodservice distributor US Foods needs a human resource lead administrator at its Rosemont, Illinois headquarters.

Genesis HR Solutions has been designated as a Certified Professional Employer Organization by the Internal Revenue Service.

Howie Schwartz, CEO of online tech job resource Crowded, will share his perspective on the recruiting industry at the Jobg8 Job Board Summit, slated for June 21-22 at New Orleans’ Astor Crowne Plaza.

Lisa Calvert was recently named the first chief people officer at real estate digital marketing company G5.

Barry Melnkovic has been appointed vice president and chief human resources officer of the United States Steel Corp.

California-based small- to medium-sized businesses solutions provider TriNet recently rolled out its new platform to streamline payroll and safety for companies with diverse employee categories.

Offboarding, the process that leads to an employee leaving a firm, is an important element for sustained success, according to a senior executive at a leading talent management and human resources company.

Remedying HR’s reputation as a “soft skill” and its under-representation in the boardroom, Kronos Inc. leaders plan to boost HR’s profile 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the New Orleans Convention Center’s SHRM 2017 event.

Espousing its “Learning Elevated” ethos, California-based management software systems provider Yardi recently launched its latest version of Yardi eLearning to empower users with streamlined capabilities for Human Resources training, including interactive features with other providers.

International California-based investment management firm PIMCO recently revealed that two of its managing directors will soon helm the firm as new co-chief operating officers, with both leaders reporting directly to CEO Emmanuel Roman.