Talent: Page 104
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At Fortune 500 companies, women account for a third of workers, firm says
The results indicate Fortune 500 firms still have progress to make in order to attract more equitable talent pools.
By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2021 -
Women, BIPOC face roadblocks to C-suite, Gartner reports
Lead Gartner researcher Caitlin Duffy says consequential accountability is a key fix.
By Caroline Colvin • June 30, 2021 -
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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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Workplace mask and vaccination policiesSurvey: Many workers want to keep masking policies, even for vaccinated employees
Respondents also expressed both a desire to keep their own vaccination status private and a belief in their right to know others', resulting in a "challenging privacy paradox."
By Emilie Shumway • June 29, 2021 -
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OpinionTo win the war for talent, you have to flex
Successful leaders must recognize that today's workers see their place of work differently than in the past, writes Fisher Phillips' Rick Grimaldi.
By Rick Grimaldi • June 29, 2021 -
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H-E-B exec outlines top 3 labor challenges
Craig Boyan, president, said during a virtual conference session that he expects labor pressures to ease in the fall after a "tough summer."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2021 -
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Q&AOn mental health, Hootsuite aims to put its money where its mouth is
Hootsuite has been on a journey with its mental health and DEI offerings over the past year, HR leader Tara Ataya told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • June 25, 2021 -
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Alaska Airlines announces 'gender-neutral' policies in response to ACLU letter
The airline's update comes at a time in which many large organizations have updated their uniform policies to add flexibility and build inclusivity.
By Ryan Golden • June 25, 2021 -
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Remote workFacebook expands remote work to 'all levels' of company
The social media giant has seen tech industry counterparts adopt similar plans this year, though there have been some differences.
By Ryan Golden • June 24, 2021 -
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Deep Dive // Remote workTransport execs confront high-stakes decision: Remote, office or hybrid work?
USA Truck's business boomed as employees worked from home during the pandemic. Bringing them back means weighing safety, culture and productivity.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2021 -
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Quits rate reaching record high in 2021, BLS data shows
Burnout is likely to be a contributing factor, experts have said.
By Caroline Colvin • June 24, 2021 -
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OpinionWe learned a lot about supporting parents during the pandemic. Let's not waste it.
The pandemic pushed working parents to their limits — and some beyond their limits, Karsten Vagner, VP of people at Maven Clinic, writes.
By Karsten Vagner • June 23, 2021 -
Workers over 40 say they encounter ageism in job search more often than at work
Advocates and workforce experts have long highlighted ageism as a particularly difficult form of discrimination to address.
By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2021 -
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Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week
Hybrid work may bring more, not less, complexity as organizations rely on tech to keep employees connected.
By Roberto Torres • June 23, 2021 -
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Paid leave policies are changing, Mercer survey says
Juneteenth, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO are among the types of paid leave gaining traction.
By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021 -
Kohl's to host first nonseasonal hiring event
Jobs are flooding the market post-pandemic, but employees are hard to find, studies have shown.
By Kathryn Moody • June 22, 2021 -
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US Chamber launches push for expanded federal job training
While stats show that many remain without work, employers continue to have real trouble finding workers, research has shown.
By Kathryn Moody • June 21, 2021 -
How recruiters are keeping up with 'unprecedented' workloads
As jobs come surging back, some recruiters report reaching for automation while others say the personal touch is the winning strategy.
By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021 -
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Pandemic had lasting, major implications for employer flexibility, Randstad survey shows
The crisis humanized the workplace, centering employee mental health and allowing for more mobile, tech-oriented talent.
By Emilie Shumway • June 17, 2021 -
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Employees are confident — and ready to walk away, Robert Half says
As the U.S. reopens in full due to widespread vaccination, employers are struggling to find talent even as job postings see rapid growth.
By Kathryn Moody • June 17, 2021 -
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What does the outcry over Amazon's mental health kiosks say about corporate wellness programs?
Internet ridicule of AmaZen took shots at the company's business practices, but it also may speak to problems employers face in evaluating their wellness efforts.
By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInequity, pay disparities and job insecurity: Inside the rise of tech unions
Labor efforts in the space are demystifying the idea that all tech workers have good working conditions.
By Katie Malone • June 16, 2021 -
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Workplace mask and vaccination policiesGoldman Sachs, Wells Fargo ask US staff to report vaccination status
Goldman is requiring its employees to record the date they received their shots and the manufacturer of the vaccine, but they won't have to show proof. Wells Fargo stressed that response is voluntary.
By Dan Ennis • June 16, 2021 -
Black board appointments increased in 2020, Heidrick & Struggles reports
Data from the 2021 U.S. Board Monitor revealed a spike in Black director appointments after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
By Caroline Colvin • June 15, 2021 -
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Employers tap contingent workers as worker demand outpaces supply
Clients of staffing company Randstad Sourceright are "reaching out to contingent labor where they haven't in the past."
By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2021 -
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Quit rate for restaurant workers hits all-time high
Hiring levels reached 1.2 million in April for the accommodation and foodservice sector, but it also recorded the highest quit rate of any industry at 5.6%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Julie Littman • June 14, 2021
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