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    HR should approach AI with enthusiasm, SHRM exec says

    In a conversation with HR Dive, SHRM’s Emily Dickens encouraged HR pros to let workers experiment with AI.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Deloitte’s chief learning officer on speaking to 100 leaders in 100 days

    Leaders said they wanted L&D to help them move from outputs to outcomes, CLO Anthony Stephan explained.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    A deep dive on mental health at work

    Employees and employers are focused on mental health at work — perhaps more than ever before.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Workers say they want a skills-first approach, but employers struggle to make the shift

    Integrating skills data into HR processes remains a key challenge, according to a report from EY and iMocha.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Employers willing to pay ‘premium’ for AI-skilled workers: AWS study

    Nearly 75% of employers who view hiring talent with AI skills as a priority reported having difficulty finding qualified candidates.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Workers won’t take time off? Lead by example, consultancy says

    In a survey, most respondents cited cost as their top barrier to vacations, but heavy workloads and a lack of paid time off played a role, too.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Column // Happy Hour

    Babe, those exclamation marks in emails don’t pass the vibe check!

    What do you find most aggravating in work emails?

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    ‘Tis the season: Workers say a lack of time off makes the holidays stressful

    And when workers do have a day off, most reported working anyway, whether to address an emergency situation, check their email or help their boss.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 27, 2023
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    How to break the stigma around men’s mental health

    Men are less likely to seek support for their emotional well-being than women. Learn how to break the stigma at work.

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Opinion

    10 common termination traps — and how to avoid them

    The uncomfortable and legally challenging aspects of terminations can be ameliorated with careful forethought and planning, write Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys.

    By Meredith Gregston and Dan Butler • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Indigenous talent underrepresented on corporate boards, analysis concludes

    Indigenous Americans make up less than 1% of board members for major, publicly traded businesses, according to DiversIQ analysis.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Wells Fargo workers file petition to join union

    Working conditions and pay concerns spurred employees at branches in New Mexico and Alaska to signal plans to hold an election — a rare move by finance-sector employees.

    By Dan Ennis • Nov. 22, 2023
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    2024’s hiring outlook is a bit of a question mark, Indeed economist says

    Among other concerns, job seekers are increasingly looking outside their current fields, according to Indeed data.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Feds abandon first-ever criminal no-poach indictment

    DOJ had previously warned HR pros that wage fixing and no-poach agreements could result in prison time, but the latest news may signal a shift in enforcement.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Middle managers may be the secret weapon for talent development

    The C-suite, however, is overlooking this cohort’s involvement in L&D, a report found.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Employees now spend an average of 2 days in office, report says

    To create a positive hybrid employee experience, companies may need to balance individual and collective needs.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Opinion

    Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up

    Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.

    By Reggie Willis • Nov. 21, 2023
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    X, formerly Twitter, opens job search function to all users

    The offering, X Hiring, was released the same week as a string of recent controversies hit the Elon Musk-owned platform.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Workers point to L&D disparities between frontline, office employees

    A majority of workers responding to a survey said they would stay at their company for another six years with better career support and training.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Subaru to raise wages after similar moves by nonunionized automakers

    The decision impacts Subaru’s sole U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana, which employs over 5,600 workers.

    By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Q&A

    5 minutes with Applied Materials’ CHRO

    HR Dive spoke with Susan Winchester about her love for horseback riding, changes in the HR industry and how to address personal trauma through work.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows

    Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Staffing firm to pay $900K to resolve DOJ discrimination claim

    Job ads and hiring processes that allegedly barred immigrants from Kforce’s talent pool violated the Immigration and Nationality Act.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Hilton tops World’s Best Workplaces ranking

    But challenges persist, particularly in Southern California, where workers at several Hilton properties are on strike. 

    By Jenna Walters • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Gen Z set to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce in 2024, Glassdoor says

    HR and organization leaders face pivotal culture changes next year, as Gen Z workers become a more dominant presence in the full-time workforce.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Volunteering doesn’t just make workers feel warm and fuzzy. It also increases engagement.

    With volunteerism on the rise, more workers are engaged in yearlong tidings of good will.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023