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The shortest — and longest — hiring periods at major US employers
Getting hired at the FBI can take more than a month, according to new research.
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Direct incentives to employers could boost hiring of people with criminal records
Millions of Americans with a criminal conviction are looking for jobs, and certain government incentives could increase employment chances, a new study shows.
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TrendlineTop trends in employee retention
Employers remain focused on employee retention this year, aiming to improve employee satisfaction through a variety of initiatives.
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DEI progress on corporate boards may be slowing
Although most board directors say DEI continues to be a priority, operational rigor seems to be waning, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Double-checking work tops AI priorities among employees: report
Managers and workers are at odds over the primary application of the technology within business processes, Slingshot data found.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Jobs must be redesigned to align with evolving company needs, McLean & Co. says
Jobs aligned with organizational goals are associated with improved productivity, decreased turnover and better engagement, the report said.
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What does the CHRO need to know about cybersecurity?
“We have to stop looking at it as an IT problem,” said Justin Miller, associate professor of practice at the University of Tulsa.
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Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says
The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Generative AI adoption higher among younger workers, survey finds
Most tech pros say the technology only slightly impacts their work as a generational gap looms, according to a Dice survey.
By Roberto Torres • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Hospitality industry faces increased pressure over worker burnout, outdated training
More than half of front-line hospitality managers told Axonify their company doesn’t offer training to help well-being, engagement or motivation.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Column // Happy HourAre your co-workers annoying — or downright toxic?
When experiencing annoying behavior from a co-worker, only 12% report the behavior to a manager or HR, a new survey showed.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance
“The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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What actually motivates employees to perform? Clarity, one report says.
Consistency and simplicity win when it comes to goals and assessment, as well as updates throughout the year, a McKinsey report found.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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A leadership exodus looms as HR leaders consider leaving their jobs
Senior leaders should act now to prepare for potential HR attrition during the next 12 months, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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UNC Charlotte shutters its 3 DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’
The move comes a year after the U.S. Supreme Court held that UNC’s race-conscious admissions policies were unconstitutional.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Target CFO says generative AI tool is boosting worker efficiency
The chatbot, which helps Target’s team members resolve on-the-job challenges, is making it easier to assist customers, CFO Michael Fiddelke said.
By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work
Employees are especially uncomfortable when colleagues talk politics during a business meeting, according to an Indeed and Harris Poll survey.
By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Job seeking jumps in July as more people anticipate losing their jobs
Job satisfaction continues to fall while expectations for high compensation remain elevated, New York Fed data shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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44% of single parents miss out on job interviews because of scheduling conflicts, survey finds
Anticipated problems with scheduling have led nearly two-thirds of single parents to question if they should apply for jobs, a recent survey found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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More than 3 in 4 professionals say they feel anxious about returning from PTO
Worker anxiety is often connected to ambiguity around what supervisors want from their teams, Glassdoor said.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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How does manager tenure affect team performance?
Manager tenure is often correlated to high performance, Visier said, but in many organizations, manager effectiveness tips downward after a number of years.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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From internship to C-suite: One exec’s HR journey at the company behind Poland Spring, Deer Park water
Nan Sotomayor entered the profession “with all of these conceived biases” of what she thought HR was like — and ended up sticking with it for 19 years.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Worker productivity is up, but at what cost?
Employees may be working longer hours, too, which could lead to worsened burnout, Robert Half said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Mastercard to cut 1,000 employees in restructuring
The card network is shrinking its workforce as it restructures the company to focus more resources on some international markets.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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FTC noncompete ban suffers another blow
The ruling — which applies only to one Florida-based real estate broker — comes just weeks before the ban is slated to take effect.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Evaluators’ fear of appearing prejudiced may hinder performance feedback for women
“We have to do a lot better at performance reviews and maybe even get away from some of the language traditionally used around it,” one researcher said.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 19, 2024
