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HR must focus on employee skill development to grow in 2020
Digitalization is rapidly changing the skills required for success, Gartner said — and organizations are having trouble keeping up.
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Executives fear workers aren't agile enough to survive a recession
Inadequate or poorly trained managers may be contributing to skills gaps and general unpreparedness, research suggests.
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Gates Foundation commits $1M to connect front-line workers with childcare, transportation resources
Many employers, including several high-profile companies, are beginning to offer more comprehensive benefit packages to all workers.
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'It's not just for trades anymore': How apprenticeships have taken off in Iowa
The state is home to about 750 apprenticeship programs and 7,600 registered apprentices.
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Study: Students who cheat may ignore unethical behavior in the workplace
To combat misconduct, HR needs to ensure workers feel comfortable making complaints about bad behavior they witness or experience.
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Tech talent skips coastal hubs for Austin, Texas
Technology adds $141.8 billion to Texas' economy annually thanks to its growing reputation as a tech hub.
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Clutch: WeWork debacle creates opportunity for local coworking spaces
Coworking may provide businesses and workers a level of flexibility they find appealing.
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Target manager didn't frame employee for drug possession, 2nd Cir. concludes
When an employee engages in misconduct shortly after a protected activity, managers may be concerned about discipline. But consistent policy enforcement can prevent future claims.
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On the Border settles race claim for $100K and a letter from its chief people officer
EEOC alleged the employer failed to act when employees at the restaurant repeatedly subjected a co-worker to racial slurs.
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Deep DiveDon't just add 'other': How to make employment forms inclusive
Many companies have inadvertent gaps in their D&I efforts — particularly when it comes to gender non-conforming applicants and employees.
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Largest US senior housing operator to pilot nursing assistant apprenticeship
Both private and public organizations are behind a massive expansion of the apprenticeship model in the U.S.
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Opinion3 ways to rethink your financial wellness strategy
When you tell someone how to slice their pie, it's usually well-intentioned. Unfortunately, it doesn't work very well, Bob Armour, CMO of Jellyvision, writes.
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ATD: Training spend rises as formal learning hours plateau
Employers are serious about learning initiatives as an investment, but some aren't hitting the mark just yet.
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Amazon Web Services launches 'cloud concepts' courses
The need for workers with cloud-related skill sets follows a general pattern of demand for high-tech skills throughout the business world.
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Workers anticipate raises, promotions in 2020
Employees — particularly hourly workers — show great interest in career development opportunities, too.
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Study: Women prioritize workplace acceptance over pay
STEM culture, in particular, may keep women out, a study from The Ohio State University noted.
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'Food demonstrators' denied seats get $2.6M ADA settlement
EEOC takes the position that a policy modification can be a reasonable accommodation.
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Seasonal hiring is the most stressful recruiting period, survey says
Some experts say the onboarding process should start before a new hire's first day to guarantee success and efficiency.
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Students, employers disagree on the relevance of college majors
A growing number of employers are not only focusing on skills over majors, but bypassing degrees as a job requirement.
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Bad candidate experiences chase away nearly half of job seekers
Recent research shows that candidates and talent pros don't see eye to eye on the recruiting process.
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Poll: Managers struggle to balance people management with other duties
There's no question that front-line managers and supervisors are a key part of why employees stay at an organization — or why they leave.
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Deep DiveTo put more women at the top, L&D can play mentorship matchmaker
Learning and development professionals can create structured programs in which mentors and mentees are assigned to each other or small groups.
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ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized
More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.
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Worker whose disability caused an accident has no ADA claim, 5th Cir. says
The ruling illustrates that employers remain free to take adverse employment actions for legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons.
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Market value suffers when women join boards, study finds
An increase in board diversity may be perceived by investors as a firm's motivation to pursue "diversity for diversity's sake," the study's authors wrote.
