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Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says
Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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House Democrats call on CEOs to support DEI amid increasing policy rollbacks
A group of 49 Congressional Democrats is urging senior executives of Fortune 1,000 companies to “reject division” and continue backing programs that boost diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee engagement
Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.
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FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says
AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Tech talent say they’re job hunting amid concerns about layoffs
Tech job seekers named benefits as their top priority, including flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks and career development, Indeed said.
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How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge
The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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An untethered workforce is the future, EY says
Instead of a traditional focus on rewards and workplaces, future talent strategies will need to emphasize agile skill building and hybrid culture, according to a report.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Double down on engagement before turnover picks up, consultant urges
After several quarters of declining attrition, Eagle Hill says more workers may leave their jobs in early 2025.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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How HR can reduce barriers for Latinas in the workplace
As companies invest less in women at work, women of color — particularly Latinas — may be left by the wayside.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report
Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack.
By Benton Graham • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity despite decade of hiring
The cybersecurity workforce has grown each year since 2013, yet hundreds of thousands of more workers are needed to close current supply gaps.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Union election petitions spike
NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Workers say debt is influencing career decisions
Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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TransUnion settles job applicant’s claim that firm’s background check was bogus
The plaintiff sought a Chick-fil-A delivery driver role, but two false misdemeanor convictions on TransUnion’s report tanked his candidacy, he alleged.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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CHRO is the third fastest-growing C-suite role, LinkedIn finds
LinkedIn attributed C-suite trends to other changes to the workplace, including the increased focus on AI and the rise of remote and hybrid work.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Manager leniency could lead to more employee issues later, study shows
“Leniency should come with a warning label for leaders: Use carefully and when compassion is warranted,” one researcher said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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How DEI statements can attract talent in higher ed
The increasing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often conflate “institutional values with imposed orthodoxies,” the American Association of University Professors said.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring
Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Labor woes and drudge work slow production
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the past week of HR news — including the cost of unnecessary, low-impact work.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says
RTO premiums of up to 20% are on the table for new hires, the consulting firm’s June survey of managers found.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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1 in 5 US workers say they’re ignoring return-to-office rules
Employees may leave if their companies enforce compliance — but certain benefits could help, such as flexible schedules and commuter reimbursement.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says
While executives think they lead growth mindset by example, more than half of workers surveyed said they don’t see evidence of that.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Election 20241 in 3 US workers say they believe the presidential election will affect their careers
Workers pointed to challenges with the current political climate, including increased expenses and workplace stress.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Knowledge workers lean on AI as workloads increase
Employees still wade through excessive drudge work, spending half their week on low-impact tasks, according to a Wrike report.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Indeed lawsuit claims ZipRecruiter poached customers, spread misinformation
“It is surprising they have taken this step rather than work to address the industry-wide confusion on the implications of their policy changes,” a ZipRecruiter spokesperson told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 8, 2024
