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    How companies are planning for AI disruption

    The consensus so far seems to be that training will be the next big roadblock — and the way forward.

    By April 23, 2024
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    Fewer high-paying remote, hybrid jobs seem to be available in 2024

    Most jobs paying $100,000 or more are now fully in-person, a Ladders study indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 23, 2024
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    Top trends in employee engagement

    Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work — and less about free snacks.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Nike completes phase 2 of layoffs, cutting nearly 750 employees in total

    Nike execs said they’re seeking to “right-size” their organization as they turn to other interests and business strategies.

    By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024
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    Managers can be critical for addressing burnout, survey shows

    Employees who are thriving said their manager seems to be genuinely invested in their success and leads with empathy.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 22, 2024
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    Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote

    It’s a historic win for the UAW, as the Volkswagen plant is the first foreign-owned facility to unionize in the U.S.

    By Haley Cawthon • April 22, 2024
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    AI at work

    Bracing for AI disruption? Learn how to ask good questions, panel advises

    Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and bridging skills gaps is becoming more and more important, DeVry University's president and CEO said.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Many Fortune 1000 boards lack Asian or Pacific Islander representation

    API board representation has improved since 2020 but remains low, a report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024
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    Employers say they struggle to find talent for AI-related roles

    Business leaders are paying premium rates to fill in-demand tech roles.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2024
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    Truist tightens in-office attendance policy

    The bank will require hybrid employees to work on-site four days a week starting this fall, and investment bankers to be in the office every weekday from June 1, a spokesperson said.

    By Dan Ennis • April 18, 2024
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    Workday should face lawsuit alleging its AI screening tool is biased, EEOC argues

    An individual alleged the company’s software catered to the prejudicial preferences of the employer-client, according to an amended complaint.

    By April 17, 2024
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    4 tips for second-chance hiring

    Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed

    Companies need millions of workers in production and tech roles, a Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study says. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.

    By Kate Magill • April 17, 2024
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    Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative

    Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2024
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    Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says

    Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024
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    Men disproportionately benefit from on-site work, says Lean In

    One executive weighs in on return-to-office pros and cons across gender lines, as well as on proximity bias.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Recent ban-the-box law study finds no effect on lower-educated young men

    Lack of enforcement combined with limited private-sector applicability may help explain the results, a University of Chicago researcher told HR Dive.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Who has the loneliest job in America?

    From remote work to feeling disconnected from on-site co-workers, loneliness is plaguing workforces across the country.

    By April 15, 2024
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    What are ‘moments that matter’ at work — and how can you make them count?

    As HR leaders, capturing and leveraging the pivotal moments that shape the employee experience is critical to fostering a strong workplace culture. From onboarding to engagement, read how Workleap is championing these ‘moments that matter.’

    April 15, 2024
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    Column // Employee Experience

    Why Torani hasn’t had layoffs in 99 years, in the CEO’s own words

    CEO Melanie Dulbecco spoke to HR Dive about the benefits of a people-focused workplace, from inclusion and belonging to “career mixology.”

    By April 12, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to identify and retain talent in the ever-changing workplace

    One of the most important things an HR professional can do is listen to both employees and potential hires, writes Elizabeth Rieveley, CPO of MeridianLink.

    By Elizabeth Rieveley • April 11, 2024
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    Positive culture drives well-being while Gen Z values flexibility, workers say

    “Younger Gen Z workers appear to prize autonomy, a work-life balance, and the ability to customize their work time,” a Wiley executive said.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2024
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    Cybersecurity jobs pay well, ISC2 says, but gender disparities persist

    Apart from the pay gap, women remain vastly underrepresented in cybersecurity, other reports show.

    By Matt Kapko • April 11, 2024
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    Sociable: LinkedIn announces verification for recruiters to help address scam pitches

    The new recruiter verification will be available to recruiters who use LinkedIn Recruiter beginning in mid-April. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2024
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    AI at work

    Business leaders say AI is already changing organizational structure

    A majority of leaders are developing a change management strategy, and many are making significant AI investments and talking to employees about AI.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024
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    Humility, not just self-promotion, is a path to leadership, study finds

    Leading with humility boosts a culture of learning, where people can admit mistakes and recognize each others’ strengths, researchers said.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024