Talent
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Although 80% of companies are investing in AI, half aren’t sure how to use it
A lack of organizational expertise, as well as employee skepticism and lagging regulations could affect AI adoption.
By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2024 -
Companies overestimate their employees’ trust. That’s bad for business, PwC says.
“The risk is not that people leave — it’s that they stay and work half-heartedly,” according to the firm's report.
By Kathryn Moody • March 18, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from HR Dive: Talent
HR Dive Talent’s top stories so far this year feature a number of evolving trends, including mentorship, DEI and artificial intelligence in the workplace.
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Target, Starbucks earn top scores on pay equity performance while others lag
Companies in the consumer and financial sectors are most likely to disclose, while those in the industrial and utility sectors are least likely to disclose.
By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2024 -
How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024 -
HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024 -
SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, the organization reports.
By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024 -
Opinion
Why we should stop telling employees to advocate for themselves
Kristy Lilas, VP of DIB at GoDaddy, outlines best practices for inclusion that don't rely on self-advocacy.
By Kristy Lilas • March 13, 2024 -
Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 13, 2024 -
Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in its report.
By Caroline Colvin • March 12, 2024 -
2 in 3 women don’t feel they’re being paid fairly, Glassdoor says
Many surveyed also said there aren’t enough women in leadership at their organizations, according to the report.
By Kathryn Moody • March 12, 2024 -
Employee expectations still trouble employers, HR leaders say
A disconnect remains between current employee experiences and their desires, an isolved report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024 -
Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships
The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.
By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals
One-third of companies bracing for higher employee turnover
Better pay/benefits, work demands and resigning coworkers are the top reasons for high turnover.
March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by IBM
How to build a successful talent acquisition strategy
The success of any organization relies on its ability to attract, retain and develop top talent.
By Matthew Fino • March 11, 2024 -
Employee confidence drops yet again, reaching new lows, Glassdoor says
Workers are concerned about layoffs, especially in the media and tech industries, perhaps highlighting a need for better company communications.
By Carolyn Crist • March 8, 2024 -
Feds greenlight pay hikes, flexible work incentives to woo skilled AI talent
A memo from the Office of Personnel Management outlines a number of strategies federal agencies can use to attract and retain needed AI employees.
By Laurel Kalser • March 7, 2024 -
US Bank mandates 3 days a week in the office
Adherence to the mandate will factor into annual performance reviews, the memo said.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 7, 2024 -
Women in STEM say gender wage gaps, promotion bias persist
While representation of women in STEM has increased — and the wage gap has narrowed slightly — women workers say equity at work remains out of reach.
By Caroline Colvin • March 6, 2024 -
NLRB protects worker’s right to wear ‘BLM’ marking on Home Depot uniform
The employee’s decision to put “BLM” on their uniform was tied to racial discrimination in the workplace, NLRB held.
By Ginger Christ • March 6, 2024 -
3 ways recruiters can set themselves apart from scam artists
With scammers getting more sophisticated, HR pros still have a few ways to distinguish themselves as legitimate.
By Emilie Shumway • March 6, 2024 -
LinkedIn launches new internal mobility and career development tools
LinkedIn’s Next Role Explorer will help employees to search for, learn about and build skills for internal roles.
By Carolyn Crist • March 6, 2024 -
Employees need AI skills — but what does that training look like?
Reports indicate that a majority of the workforce may need to be reskilled in the next five years as AI booms. What can employers do now?
By Jen A. Miller • March 5, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Closing the door on sharing rooms — or beds — during work travel
A corporate trainer says the savings are not worth the potential liability for the company.
By Ginger Christ • March 5, 2024 -
Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.
By Carolyn Crist • March 5, 2024 -
Column // Employee Experience
Didn’t ask for a raise, stayed at a dead-end job: Workers confess career regrets
In HR Dive’s “Employee Experience” column, Reporter Caroline Colvin unpacks Resume Now’s report revealing workers’ career hang-ups.
By Caroline Colvin • March 4, 2024