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Employers pay entry-level college grads $8,500 more than they expect
Pressured by a candidate-driven market, employers in an iCIMS survey said they're raising compensation to compete.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2019 -
Workers willing to pull 50-hour weeks at growing organizations, report finds
Growth wasn't the only reason respondents favored certain employers: One-third cited money or career development opportunities as job motivators.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 21, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Study: 40% of Gen Z regrets accepting a job offer
More than a third of respondents who regretted accepting a job offer planned to quit within a year, Gartner said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 21, 2019 -
Sponsored by Culture Amp
How to build a culture first organization, one human being at a time
Human-centered work environments have become increasingly intertwined with retention and revenue.
By Golbie Kamarei, Chief People Officer at Culture Amp • May 21, 2019 -
Nearly one-third of candidates back out after they've accepted a job offer
Though sometimes reneging can't be avoided, candidates often change their minds for reasons that may give employers pause, Robert Half found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 20, 2019 -
Workplace flexibility is here to stay, report says
Employers that find a way to provide such perks may be well-positioned to compete for and retain talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 20, 2019 -
Underproductive workers curtail team performance by a quarter, study says
It only takes one or two underperforming teammates to bring about the effect, according to VitalSmarts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 20, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Do career fairs still have value?
Employers can adapt the old-school technique to send today's job seekers the right messages about their organizations.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 20, 2019 -
A majority of workers want AI to stay out of hiring tasks, study finds
Using algorithms in hiring may amplify human biases, but some argue that an algorithm based on an unbiased model can curb discrimination in hiring.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • May 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Video game-like tech draws younger, more skeptical workforce to construction
The modern jobsite's move to simulators, controllers, VR headsets and more is bucking the perspective that careers in the industry are all grunt work.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 17, 2019 -
Military spouses may be an underlooked source of talent
Sodexo, Google, Walmart and Comcast have all announced initiatives aimed at hiring military spouses since late 2018.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2019 -
Work-life balance beats out mission as source of meaningful work
In total, 90% of respondents to a recent Udemy survey said they agree or strongly agree that they have a source of meaning in their careers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2019 -
Indeed and Goodwill partner to help 1M overlooked candidates find jobs
Job seekers will build resumes and conduct Indeed job searches as part of a combined company mission to end recruiting bias.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • May 15, 2019 -
Uber drivers have no NLRA protections, memo says
The NLRB based its conclusion on several factors, including the extent to which a supervisor controls the work's details.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019 -
Facebook contractors get a raise, more benefits
The company will provide content reviewers with ongoing well-being and resiliency training and up their hourly rate to $18-$22, depending on location.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019 -
New Connecticut facility trains high schoolers on advanced manufacturing tools, techniques
The industry's top lobby is still trying to buck the narrative of automation replacing workers by highlighting employers' skilled talent needs.
By Ryan Golden • May 14, 2019 -
New York commits $175M to talent development projects
Funding will go to programs that support emerging industries in need of workers, including clean energy and computer science.
By Morgan Fecto • May 14, 2019 -
Career counselor among highest-growing 'jobs of the future'
Cognizant measured high growth for work culture careers, a potential indicator of employer demand for those who can guide workers on using technology.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 14, 2019 -
Why more employers are treating their workers like customers
Better HR tech is pushing the envelope for talent practitioners, allowing personalization and self-service.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019 -
Lack of money, meaning fuels turnover, PayScale says
A bigger paycheck was the top reason to quit for 25% of respondents, but 27% said they accepted a new job for the chance to do more meaningful work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019 -
Reports: White House considering mandatory E-Verify
The change may come as a part of the administration's plan to overhaul the immigration system, McClatchy reported.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019 -
Centers of excellence, high-performance networks gain popularity
As costs continue to climb, employers are getting creative to find the best healthcare coverage for staff.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 14, 2019 -
Top waste companies fed up with immigration stalemate, losing drivers
Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2019 -
HR admits to lying on resumes more often than other departments
Following HR, the biggest offenders were men, especially in business development, communications and design and engineering, the study said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019 -
Most employers working toward pay equity, survey finds
Pay equity transparency is still limited at most organizations, however, with 52% of surveyed employers only sharing their analyses with affected workers.
By Jennifer Carsen • May 13, 2019
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