Talent
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Study: Chipotle, Starbucks have highest burnout among major restaurants
Chipotle, which recently added new worker benefits to attract hires, had the second-highest burnout rating of any company in the study, surpassed only by Progressive.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 25, 2024 -
Companies report biggest technical skills gaps in cybersecurity, cloud
Upskilling current workers could help fill these gaps, saving both time and money, a new report says.
By Carolyn Crist • April 25, 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 — and less about free snacks.
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Uncertainty is the leading cause of employee noncompliance, Gartner finds
While rationalization and malice can also lead to noncompliance, nearly 90% of employees told Gartner they recently faced situations in which they didn’t know how to comply.
By Laurel Kalser • April 25, 2024 -
US Chamber sues to block FTC noncompete ban
The commission’s final rule is outside the scope of the authority granted by Congress, the Chamber alleged Wednesday.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
How does remote monitoring work? Here’s what HR needs to know.
Many workers may not be aware that such monitoring is taking place — and that poses a culture problem.
By Caroline Colvin • April 24, 2024 -
Workplace learning could be a boon for wellness, research shows
Mental stimulation at work can reduce cognitive impairment later in life, while jobs focused on routine tasks have the opposite effect, according to a new study.
By Carolyn Crist • April 24, 2024 -
What are Gen Z’s workplace ‘roadblocks’?
Employers complain about Gen Z’s job expectations, yet few offer training and development opportunities, experts say.
By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2024 -
How companies are planning for AI disruption
The consensus so far seems to be that training will be the next big roadblock — and the way forward.
By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2024 -
Fewer high-paying remote, hybrid jobs seem to be available in 2024
Most jobs paying $100,000 or more are now fully in-person, a Ladders study indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • April 23, 2024 -
Nike completes phase 2 of layoffs, cutting nearly 750 employees in total
Nike execs said they’re seeking to “right-size” their organization as they turn to other interests and business strategies.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024 -
Managers can be critical for addressing burnout, survey shows
Employees who are thriving said their manager seems to be genuinely invested in their success and leads with empathy.
By Carolyn Crist • April 22, 2024 -
Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote
It’s a historic win for the UAW, as the Volkswagen plant is the first foreign-owned facility to unionize in the U.S.
By Haley Cawthon • April 22, 2024 -
AI at work
Bracing for AI disruption? Learn how to ask good questions, panel advises
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and bridging skills gaps is becoming more and more important, DeVry University's president and CEO said.
By Ginger Christ • April 19, 2024 -
Many Fortune 1000 boards lack Asian or Pacific Islander representation
API board representation has improved since 2020 but remains low, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024 -
Employers say they struggle to find talent for AI-related roles
Business leaders are paying premium rates to fill in-demand tech roles.
By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2024 -
Truist tightens in-office attendance policy
The bank will require hybrid employees to work on-site four days a week starting this fall, and investment bankers to be in the office every weekday from June 1, a spokesperson said.
By Dan Ennis • April 18, 2024 -
Workday should face lawsuit alleging its AI screening tool is biased, EEOC argues
An individual alleged the company’s software catered to the prejudicial preferences of the employer-client, according to an amended complaint.
By Kate Tornone • April 17, 2024 -
4 tips for second-chance hiring
Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2024 -
Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed
Companies need millions of workers in production and tech roles, a Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study says. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.
By Kate Magill • April 17, 2024 -
Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative
Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.
By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2024 -
Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024 -
Men disproportionately benefit from on-site work, says Lean In
One executive weighs in on return-to-office pros and cons across gender lines, as well as on proximity bias.
By Caroline Colvin • April 16, 2024 -
Recent ban-the-box law study finds no effect on lower-educated young men
Lack of enforcement combined with limited private-sector applicability may help explain the results, a University of Chicago researcher told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2024 -
Column
Who has the loneliest job in America?
From remote work to feeling disconnected from on-site co-workers, loneliness is plaguing workforces across the country.
By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2024 -
Sponsored by Workleap
What are ‘moments that matter’ at work — and how can you make them count?
As HR leaders, capturing and leveraging the pivotal moments that shape the employee experience is critical to fostering a strong workplace culture. From onboarding to engagement, read how Workleap is championing these ‘moments that matter.’
April 15, 2024