Talent: Page 101


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    Indiana employers warn state’s abortion ban may have talent repercussions

    A number of employers have expanded benefits in a post-Roe world, but those that do so may face a number of hurdles, sources previously told HR Dive.

    By Aug. 10, 2022
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    Gartner: 1 in 4 employers don’t manage workplace tensions

    In a complex labor market buffeted by an equally complex political climate, HR has a few levers it can pull to maintain peace and retain employees.

    By Aug. 10, 2022
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    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 transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Workers have power. A recession won’t change that, one executive says.

    The argument over whether work should be virtual or in physical offices is “yesterday’s conversation,” according to one PwC leader.

    By Aug. 10, 2022
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    Why reverse mentoring is important in a recession

    From tech skills to cultural awareness, reverse mentoring is giving older workers the necessary tools to succeed.

    By Aug. 10, 2022
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    Immigration is in the news again. How can HR help foreign national workers?

    When hiring workers who are not U.S. citizens, HR considerations stretch far beyond compliance.

    Aug. 9, 2022
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    Job cuts dropped in July despite news of layoffs

    The nation’s labor market is still tight even as hiring growth slows, said Andrew Challenger, senior VP at Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

    By Aug. 8, 2022
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    Survey: Job stability is motivating employees to stay where they are

    Employee desire for job stability is an underestimated benefit — positive news for employers trying to prevent a talent drain amid a potential recession.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Employers narrow gap between DEI intention and action, survey says

    DEI initiatives are now present at all Fortune 100 companies — a direct reflection of the commitment more companies are making regarding DEI issues.

    By Aug. 5, 2022
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    Employees love flexibility in the tech workplace — and tech leaders should, too

    For tech employees, flex time and slack time provide the flexibility they crave. For tech leaders, flexible work initiatives keep employees happy and productivity high.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Nike to release DEI pay data following board pressure

    Investors reportedly were concerned Nike might be seen as inconsistent in its external marketing image and its internal policies and practices.

    By Aug. 4, 2022
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    Survey: 66% of adults say college doesn’t meet needs of today’s students

    Two-thirds of respondents said they see colleges as “stuck in the past” and not serving the needs of today’s students. 

    By Lilah Burke • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce

    The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2022
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    What is proximity bias — and how can HR prevent it?

    Combating this prejudice at work is a matter of trust, one employee engagement expert told HR Dive.

    By Aug. 3, 2022
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    Identity questions are tricky. What approach is best?

    It’s crucial to solidify the “why,” a lead researcher at McLean & Co. told HR Dive.

    By Aug. 3, 2022
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    Career support, flexible work help firms climb Forbes’ list of top 200 employers for women

    Tampa General Hospital claimed the publication’s No. 1 spot, thanks in part to a strong share of women in leadership positions.

    By Aug. 2, 2022
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    Wells Fargo to restart updated diverse hiring policy

    The bank aims to improve hiring of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as women, but the original policy faced major criticism.

    By Dan Ennis • Aug. 2, 2022
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    What’s wrong with ‘come into the office to collaborate’?

    Employees may be pushing back on hybrid work because they don’t feel trusted to do the work they’ve been doing for two years, a source told HR Dive.

    By Aug. 2, 2022
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    HR management tops recession-ready skills list

    Amid the looming recession, companies are revving up their search for payroll and benefits professionals, BTG said.

    By Aug. 1, 2022
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    Mailbag: How should HR communicate hiring freezes, layoffs?

    To avoid becoming a bad example, “get into the mode of empathy,” Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness and former consultant for Zappos, told HR Dive.

    By Aug. 1, 2022
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    Employees who work on vacation are more likely to quit, survey finds

    Tactics such as manager check-ins after employees return from vacation can limit the likelihood of post-vacation quits, Visier said.

    By Laurel Kalser • July 29, 2022
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    The Talent Textbook: 3 ways to fight burnout amid hiring freezes

    Even with a tight budget, HR can work to ensure employees aren’t spread so thin that they become flight risks.

    By July 28, 2022
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    4 HR blunders to avoid, courtesy of the hit show Severance

    The Emmy-nominated workplace dystopia brings to light some of HR’s most mocked missteps.

    By July 28, 2022
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    Survey: Annual review persists despite workers wanting more frequent feedback

    The shift to hybrid and remote work has created new questions regarding the annual review’s place in workforce management.

    By July 28, 2022
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    Mentorship and sponsorship boost D&I initiatives at FedEx, Edward Jones

    Sponsorship relationships go a bit farther than mentor-mentee relationships in that sponsors act as “impression managers” for their proteges, said Amy Manning, HR director at FedEx Services.

    By July 27, 2022
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    Employers say they still require degrees despite skills-based hiring push

    While experts have long highlighted the importance of skills in solving the talent gap, employers have struggled to adjust to that reality.

    By July 26, 2022