The number of job applicants testing positive for drugs, including marijuana and heroin, has hit a 12-year high, with one test showing a 75% spike in marijuana use since 2013, according to Quest Diagnostics. The increase creates difficulty for employers to fill open positions.

Policies supported by President Donald Trump, including those affecting immigration and net neutrality, are making hiring and retaining highly qualified technology workers difficult for the government.

Ford's planned job cuts reveal structural difficulties in the automotive industry caused by fundamental changes in technology, globalization and the nature of automotive work. This article explores Ford's challenges as well as those of the automotive supply chain, where veterans cite corrosive effects of outsourcing and a difficulty in finding dedicated employees.

When workers were given a choice between economic mobility and financial stability, 92% chose financial stability, Clint Key of The Pew Charitable Trusts told a financial wellness roundtable event. Research from Prudential Financial found just 22% of people said they were financially secure, and Diane Winland of PricewaterhouseCoopers said people stressed about finances are five times more likely to miss work to deal with financial issues.

Mya Systems has created an artificial intelligence recruiter bot that is able to screen job applicants and recommend candidates for interviews. The AI assistant, known as Mya, will text questions to the candidate about work history and availability before determining whether an interview with a hiring manager should be scheduled.

Managing high-maintenance employees, who constantly seek reassurance and may not handle criticism well, can be a challenge. George Brough, vice president of organizational development at Caliper, offers a few questions you can ask to address the situation.