Talent: Page 155
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New parents need more time than they think before returning to work
The ideal return-to-work situation for 90% of parents was the ability to work remotely from home, Flexjobs found.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 30, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How talent leaders can prepare for AI integration
Whether bots will be physically present in the workplace or exist as quiet virtual partners, HR will need to make sure AI and humans work well together.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 29, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Hourly wages inch up as job growth plateaus, signaling potential economic slowdown
A thin talent market may be a primary reason for wage increases, but many employers still have concerns about the economy at large, ADP said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019 -
Google announces website for employee complaints, more harassment-related changes
The announcement comes not long after employees accused the tech giant of retaliating against them for organizing efforts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019 -
Bank of America hires 4.7K workers from low- to middle-income communities
The bank said it expects to surpass its 2018 commitment to hire 10,000 workers from this group during a five-year period.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019 -
Arizona to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses
The law will grant licenses in the same discipline applied for and at the same practice level as those issued in another state to new residents.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2019 -
WeWork supports 680K jobs globally, company estimates
A majority of the organization's enterprise members said they chose WeWork because of its location.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2019 -
Survey: Family-friendly benefits are on the rise
Slightly less than one-third of employers with 500 or more employees offer some type of fertility benefit, for example.
By Jennifer Carsen • April 25, 2019 -
Facebook partners with HR tech firms to augment its job-posting platform
Job seekers' applications on Facebook will be sent directly to the partnered tools so the experience for both sides is largely seamless, the company said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019 -
McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019 -
LGBTQ execs less likely to say employers prioritize D&I in recruiting
Among LGBTQ executives in a recent survey, 45% said diverse talent left their organization because of a lack of inclusion or engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2019 -
New study highlights why employers still need human operators
Phone menus are increasingly common, according to a Clutch study, but most people want to talk to a human. Talent strategies may need to account for that.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 24, 2019 -
Standard performance management is 'failing' workers
A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019 -
42% say mentorship programs don't meet expectations
Men are more likely than women to say their employers provide enough or more than enough mentorship opportunities at work, the study found.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 23, 2019 -
Hiring dipped in consumer goods, retail in 2018
The shifts are particularly noteworthy because both industries have struggled with recruiting and retention efforts of late.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019 -
70 Million Jobs pivots to staffing agency model for formerly incarcerated
Previously a job board for those with criminal backgrounds, the firm said the move would allow it to better leverage its "position of control."
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019 -
Most employees would grade their jobs a B-
Respondents to a Kforce survey noted poor communication and a lack of transparency as reasons for the sub-par grade.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 23, 2019 -
'Right of first refusal' has wide worker support, report claims
Support of such an arrangement, which would give workers the chance to buy ownership stakes in their workplaces, crossed generational lines, too.
By Morgan Fecto • April 23, 2019 -
Study: Just half of grads report finding meaningful work
Much like those already in the workforce, students desire meaningful work and sometimes seek out employers with values that mirror their own.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019 -
Majority of hiring managers vie for recent grads
The Robert Half study cited enthusiasm to start a career and fresh perspectives as managers' top reasons for hiring new grads.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Understanding talent's 'build or buy' conundrum
Each employer must decide which strategy works — and for many, strategies may differ between departments or even job titles.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 22, 2019 -
Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders
HR is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Talent market prompts better benefits — even for laid-off workers
Employer maintenance of online brand reputation may be a factor driving the trend, new survey results show.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019 -
Female leaders must be willing to take the path less traveled, report says
Sponsorship and mentoring are key steps on the path to the C-suite for many women in leadership roles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019 -
ADP: Gender, managerial pay gaps persist
Women comprise 47% of the workforce and earn on average $25 an hour, while men make up 53% and earn an average $32, the report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2019
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