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Walmart scraps degree requirements for some corporate jobs
The move reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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More than half of Americans say they’d consider post-retirement employment
Workers cite several reasons to continue working indefinitely, including personal fulfillment and financial needs, according to a survey.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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TrendlineA deep dive on mental health at work
Employees and employers are focused on mental health at work — perhaps more than ever before.
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EEOC, DOL mark 50 years of Rehabilitation Act with disability resource guide
The guide focuses on a law pertaining to federal contractors but offers best practices for private employers nationally.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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California governor signs fast food labor deal, pushing some minimum wages to $20
SEIU President Mary Kay Henry said the deal followed “a decade of strikes, organizing and militant action in the streets,” and the union called it “historic.”
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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Workers say they want an empathetic employer — and they’d take a pay cut to land one
Although leaders acknowledge the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership, employees don’t see it enough, an HP report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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80% of LGBTQ+ workers comfortable being out at work — or are they?
The experience of LGBTQ+ employees at work is not ubiquitous, as various surveys with conflicting information show.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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AI at workSpeed of AI ubiquity has workers fudging resumes in ‘desperation’
Employees are enthusiastic about AI training, however, creating a potential development opportunity.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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RTO mandates have DEI implications. Here’s how one nontraditional office creates a more inclusive workplace.
Minneapolis-based coworking company The Coven makes a case for taking inspiration from witches.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Kaiser unions issue a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice as bargaining further breaks down
Leaders of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions announced Friday that over 75,000 members will strike from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 if labor and management cannot agree to new contract terms.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Company leaders may need training on conflict management, culture building
Even successful leaders struggle with chronic doubt about such skills, survey results show.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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ColumnSlack’s user interface is making people cranky
The complaints are tongue-in-cheek, but they cut to the core of humanity. We simply dislike change.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Employers have 44 days to convince new hires to stay, study says
Almost half of new hires regret their decision within a week, the research indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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White House launches clean energy youth workforce program amid labor shortage concerns
The American Climate Corps aims to put more than 20,000 people to work in its first year. The plan “harkens back” to the New Deal, said International District Energy Association CEO Rob Thornton.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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54% of workers didn’t negotiate most recent job salary
Salary negotiation varies by industry but seems similar across genders, according to Glassdoor data.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Remote work policies should consider employee preferences, report suggests
Many employees said they prefer working on site but also appreciate remote work’s benefits.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Amazon to hire 250K people for the holidays
That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Significant upskilling gaps exist for women, people of color
Only a third of workers think employers are doing enough to prepare employees for the future of work, according to a DeVry University report.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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More workers may want 9-to-5 schedule than leaders think, Gallup says
“Leaders may need to be more understanding of those who prefer clear work boundaries,” according to the report.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Few workers are thriving in their jobs, survey says
Happy workers are nearly twice as likely to prioritize work effectively, solve problems creatively and put a lot of time and energy into tasks, Indeed found.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Indeed says half of its US job postings now feature pay transparency
The rate will continue to climb as New York’s statewide salary disclosure law goes into effect this week.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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‘Home office’ appeal has talent in a global chokehold, evidence shows
A New York Times photo essay offers snapshots into return-to-office globally; a 2023 return-to-office study shows how work spaces factor into work-from-home interest.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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California set to require workplace violence prevention plans
Senate Bill 553 would require most businesses to maintain logs on violent incidents.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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Applicants say they’re less likely to patronize a business after a subpar candidate experience
Job seekers want more touch points, more transparency and a shorter application process.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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Internal hiring saves money and boosts retention but has fallen in recent years
“Now, more than ever, there needs to be a culture of movement inside the company,” Josh Bersin, analyst and CEO, said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2023 -
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EEOC: Walmart allegedly fired workers with disabilities over tests unrelated to their jobs
The lawsuit is the second EEOC filed in less than a week alleging Walmart violated the ADA.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 15, 2023
