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MIT researchers say improving skills not enough to face automation
Technology's impact may be unpredictable, but experts have been clear in stating that L&D professionals need to emphasize basic digital literacy efforts.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Professor: Diversity policies fall short due to conflicting goals, lack of management
Organizations investing time, effort and resources into diversity and inclusion initiatives should be prepared to measure the outcomes of their strategies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.
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IBM: Millions of workers need training, but less than half of employers have resources to do so
HR professionals may have no choice but to invest in training if they want to move their organizations forward.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
When workers are told to be creative, it can put them at risk, university study says
The assertion that creative expression opens workers up to admonishment adds a new dimension to the current need for ingenuity at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Could there be unintended consequences to putting off retirement?
Mandatory retirement policies are mostly illegal in the U.S., but their disappearance concerns some who worry about future generations.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Retrieved from Starbucks on October 23, 2018
Starbucks to roll out 'enhanced' EAP among other mental health initiatives
That Starbucks aims to boost its mental health offerings is noteworthy, especially as the issue takes on importance in healthcare discussions globally.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 9, 2019 -
US gains 130K jobs in August, unemployment holds at 3.7%
August job growth was the lowest since May, fueling concerns about a broader hiring slowdown and a possible economic downturn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Pay a top consideration for many recent job hoppers
Whatever the cause of today's candidate-driven market, it's clear most employees are not willing to stay on a job if they could be happier elsewhere.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 9, 2019 -
As talent acquisition gets harder, employers seek third-party help
Outsourced recruiting isn't a new concept, but current hiring challenges have made it a popular solution for many employers, the report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 9, 2019 -
Employee value proposition myths threaten employer branding
All organizations have an internal brand. Some, however, do not cultivate it consciously, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2019 -
TD Bank launches re-entry program for financial professionals returning from career breaks
Returnship programs are trending, with a common mission to get people with breaks in their careers up to speed professionally.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2019 -
Technologists show up at the negotiating table knowing they're in demand
To make sure offer letters get signed, employers can try proactive, faster and more granular salary assessments.
By Roberto Torres • Sept. 6, 2019 -
USCIS proposes $10 fee per registration for H-1B visa applications
Employers already deal with headaches regarding the H-1B process, but the high demand for skilled foreign workers is unlikely to change in a tight labor market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2019 -
Zappos partners with Fender to help employees de-stress by learning music
Health initiatives now go beyond gym access and health education, with a majority of organizations offering some sort of wellness benefits.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As the Business Roundtable recognizes people-first culture, HR can thrive
In its updated mission statement, the association dedicates itself to employees and communities. What does that mean for the HR departments that have operated under such commitments for many years?
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 5, 2019 -
Most Gen Zers plan to stay at their first job past 1 year
As tech-savvy as members of this generation are, research has demonstrated most of them want a human touch in their employment journey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2019 -
The future of work will be people-focused — not solely tech-driven
Technology can elevate the employee experience, but it can't replace the human touch needed to drive innovation, a Workhuman report concluded.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2019 -
Paychex: Small businesses raise wages, extend work hours in response to talent challenges
The talent shortage is driving the current rise in wages in organizations of all sizes, which is particularly difficult for small businesses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2019 -
Gartner: To prepare for economic uncertainty, HR must partner with other departments
As HR professionals reach out to other organizational leaders, they may find many benefits to forging partnerships.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Sept. 5, 2019 -
Leading economics professional association bans hotel room job interviews
The move by the American Economic Association points to the complex — and often ingrained — nature of diversity obstacles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Formal dress code would force one-third of employees to quit
Informal attire has emerged as a norm in the modern workplace. Even normally buttoned-down financial service firms have switched to relaxed dress codes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Employers are hiring, but 80% say they can't find skilled candidates
Skills gaps, particularly around the growing number of tech-oriented jobs, continue to hobble employers looking to fill open roles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2019 -
EEOC: After sexually harassing an employee, a manager punished her, then fired her
Retaliation is a big risk for employers — and providing training and creating safe spaces can prevent it, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Inclusion still isn't working for many women of color
Even in organizations that have strong D&I programs, women of color may still feel left out and unsupported, a Harvard Business Review study found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Most candidates favor face-to-face job interviews
Job seekers appear to trust in more traditional hiring procedures like in-person interviews and communication with live people at various stages of recruitment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2019
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