Talent
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3 tips for handling election emotions in the workplace
Managers can be trained not only to handle this event but other hard conversations that more commonly spring up in the workplace, one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2024 -
AI tools are biased in ranking job applicants’ resumes, study shows
Across 550 real-world resumes, the AI tools favored White-associated names 85% of the time and female-associated names only 11% of the time.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 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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Election 2024
Harris vows to nix ‘unnecessary degree requirements’ for federal jobs on Day 1
Both the vice president and former President Donald Trump have expressed support for alternatives to college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Companies need engineering talent. But where are the engineers?
Around 141,000 U.S. students graduate with engineering degrees each year, but that still leaves a deficit of 825,000 employees, a report showed.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Gen Z talent say job nonnegotiables include stability, work-life balance
Recruitment strategies are shifting to fit young workers’ new expectations for speed, transparency and purpose, Symplicity said.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 5, 2024 -
EBRI: Employees less worried about mental well-being
Roughly 1 in 5 workers noted an increase in their company’s efforts to manage their well-being, the report found.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Career growth may not be a cure-all for front-line employee unhappiness
Many front-line employees told Axonify their top measure of success is accomplishing all of the day’s tasks — pointing to a need for better staffing.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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4 ways to adapt your workforce to today’s business challenges
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Nov. 4, 2024 -
Most employees say they’re burned out and restless, leading to lower engagement
More workers want to change jobs, especially for more flexibility, better benefits and career development opportunities.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 1, 2024 -
EY firings highlight multitasking, professional training woes
The online training scandal comes about two years after the Securities and Exchange Commission fined EY $100 million for cheating by its auditors on ethics exams.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Despite only 12K jobs gained, economists remain optimistic about ‘soft landing’
Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected “potentially tens of thousands of jobs,” one Indeed economist said, while workers in another 44,000 roles were on strike during the month.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 1, 2024 -
This week in 5 numbers: Workplace tensions spike as the election nears
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the degree to which incivility at work rose from the spring to summer months.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 31, 2024 -
EEOC partners with PNW-based tribal employment advocates ahead of heritage month
Nez Perce Tribe and Lummi Nation directors for the Tribal Employment Rights Offices are educating Native American workers about their rights.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 31, 2024 -
WTW: Companies are failing to deliver on workers’ pay expectations
Only half of employers said they were effective at their pay programs, the report found.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Companies express concerns about growing pay transparency pressures
The approaching EU Pay Transparency Directive will “upend” how companies manage and explain pay, an expert said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities
The c-store retailer is the first company in Pennsylvania to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 30, 2024 -
LinkedIn debuts AI agent to source candidates, ask screening questions
A number of HR vendors have deployed recruiting agents, but LinkedIn says it’s betting on its deep collection of data to set “Hiring Assistant” apart.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Americans work more and are less happy than Europeans, survey shows
About 33% of Americans said they often feel guilty about taking time off, as compared to 18% of Europeans.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Hiring managers are fielding questions about DEI and want employers to take a stand, survey finds
The findings come in a year when some corporations have scaled back — or in some instances, gutted — their DEI programs.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 29, 2024 -
How do candidates choose between organizations? Good interviews, Gallup says.
Candidates are constantly evaluating a company’s culture throughout the hiring process, the firm explained.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says
Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2024 -
AI at work
Feds put employers on notice regarding ‘black box’ AI scores
Employers must obtain worker consent to use surveillance tools, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 25, 2024 -
This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 24, 2024