Talent: Page 145


  • Female CEOs take more heat for ethical failures than men, APA study reveals

    HR can provide managers with training and standardized performance criteria to combat unconscious biases.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2019
  • Work visa job searches spiked a 'stunning' 673% as immigration rules tightened, says Indeed

    The surge probably reflects policy changes that made acquiring a U.S. work visa more complex, the job site said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2019
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    Top trends in employee development

    The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
  • Workers want bosses who can solve problems, manage time

    Managers want training and development, recent research suggests, but frequently aren't provided with it.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 24, 2019
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    Target defends talent investments following reports of slashed hours

    Benefit expansions often create speculation that employers will cut back in other areas to account for the change.

    By Oct. 24, 2019
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    &pizza teams with Lyft for late-night ride-share benefits

    The fast casual pizzeria's three-month pilot is just one of many benefits restaurants like Starbucks, Noodles & Company and Chipotle are adding to attract and retain employees. 

    By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 24, 2019
  • Managers who feel undervalued are a flight risk

    The more you advance in a company, the less help you need — "and, sadly, the more invisible you get," new research says.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2019
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    Workers crave an accepting culture for mental health issues

    Employees want more from their employers when it comes to their mental health, but for many HR professionals, responding to this need is a challenge.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 23, 2019
  • 40% of workers say their employers added new D&I policies in recent years

    It's been almost two years since the #MeToo movement first came into the national spotlight, and reports of its impact on workplaces vary.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019
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    Yale: Hiring managers favor upper-class candidates

    It's widely recognized that everyone has unconcious biases. To address them, some are turning to technology. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019
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    JPMorgan Chase expands 'second chance' hiring policy

    As more jurisdictions adopt ban-the-box laws and the labor market tightens, employers are pushed to revisit their hiring practices.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019
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    Gartner: Of the 4 manager types, only 1 boosts employee performance

    Teachers, cheerleaders, always on, connectors — one of these types degrades productivity and it's not the one you would expect. 

    By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2019
  • Women's biggest workplace obstacle is much earlier in the pipeline than the 'glass ceiling'

    According to McKinsey, only 72 women are promoted and hired into management positions for every 100 men.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 22, 2019
  • Tech talent says Airbnb is most desired privately-held company to work for

    Ranked by hometown appeal, tech talent in Austin, Texas, is drawn to the headquarters of Indeed, Whole Foods and Dell, according to a Hired report.

    By Samantha Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2019
  • Most part-time employees expect to go full time eventually, Indeed finds

    Workers may value part-time jobs more if employers outfit the positions with flexible schedules and benefits, recent research suggested.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2019
  • Monster: 85% of recruiters say candidates exaggerate skills

    Social media and "screening in" are among the top trends for recruiters going into 2020.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 22, 2019
  • Arkansas Pei Wei ignored complaints of managers' sexual harassment, EEOC alleges

    The hostile work environment the managers created forced two workers to quit, the agency alleged in its lawsuit.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 21, 2019
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    Marketing hasn't been spared the effects of the tech skills gap

    Across industries, the demand for skills is expanding beyond specialization to include digital proficiency, soft skills and business acumen.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 21, 2019
  • Seasonal workers prize flexible schedules over pay

    Employers may reap long-term advantages by engaging short-term workers through customizable schedules and other benefits. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2019
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    Study: Employers gain a competitive edge when they send workers abroad

    Employers that use relocation as a recruiting and retention tool must prepare workers for differences in culture, language and procedure they may encounter abroad.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2019
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    Companies with female CEOs, CFOs focus more on diversity

    The research also revealed companies with greater gender diversity on their boards were larger and more profitable than firms with little gender diversity.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Oct. 17, 2019
  • Predictive scheduling laws — meant to protect workers — appear to be working

    During the first six months of 2019, employees' hours worked exceeded hours scheduled only once, according to research from Deputy.

    By Riia O'Donnell , Oct. 17, 2019
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    5 ways to boost recruiting on LinkedIn

    Businesses are leveraging social media to fill roles smarter and faster — so how can recruiters stand out?

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 17, 2019
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    Forecast: The talent drought will get worse.

    Business leaders think the labor shortage will ease up soon. But they’re wrong.

    Oct. 17, 2019
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    Resource Actions: Devising a mental health strategy for Gen Z

    Employers need to consider the cultural issues at play to address the problem thoroughly and potentially stand out from other workplaces.

    By , Oct. 16, 2019
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    Managers 2.0: Employees sometimes prefer robots to people

    Survey respondents said robots are better at providing unbiased information, problem solving, maintaining work schedules and budget management.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2019