Talent: Page 171
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Americans now less biased about sexual orientation, race — but not weight
Research has shown that in the workplace, obese employees are stereotyped as "lazy, unmotivated, unintelligent, sloppy and lacking willpower."
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Engagement begins before day one
Top talent professionals are more likely to engage new hires during the onboarding process, the survey found.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 23, 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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Is the government shutdown a private-sector recruiting opportunity?
Shutdowns may make a career in the private sector look stable and lucrative, according to Payscale.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Starbucks Mexico opens 2nd store run by older workers
Employers can boost diversity and inclusion initiatives by turning to overlooked groups in their organizations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Union membership remains largely unaffected by Janus
The decision hasn't devastated public-sector unions yet; the national rate of union membership declined by only 0.2% in 2018.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Ex-Facebook engineer reveals company's ongoing D&I struggles
A Facebook spokesperson told CNBC that the company has "clear policies" about how people should treat each other at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Diversity, inclusion take center stage at NRF
Executives from Ikea, P&G, Bonobos, Rebecca Minkoff and other brands share their thoughts on achieving equality in the workplace.
By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 22, 2019 -
94% of employers would rehire former workers, but only half of them would apply
In a tight labor market, recruiters are turning to less traditional talent groups — including ex-employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Talent, recession worries plague CEOs
The C-suite doesn't expect a reprieve from the employee-driven labor market and months of low unemployment any time soon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why are your top performers leaving?
The best employees at any organization carry a lot of the work load and the weight when it comes to morale — but they can be driven away by neglect.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
A talent gap persists in tech, even as headcount plans grow
The gap may hinder business growth in some areas in the coming decade.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 18, 2019 -
62% of workers would relocate for a new job, survey finds
Relocation assistance could be the perk that helps employers attract top, faraway talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Soft skills top employer wish lists, despite automation's rise
Critical thinking, communication, creativity and other soft skills are in demand but not always easy to find.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Deep Dive
For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer
Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 17, 2019 -
DHL Supply Chain hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates
Employers can better attract and retain talent by simplifying and speeding up the hiring process.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Miami tops 2019 list of happiest US cities for workers
In addition to location, worker happiness also is determined by meaningful work, employer branding and autonomy.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Another tough flu season could cost businesses $17B
Employers can encourage employees and their families to get vaccinated, but mandatory vaccinations for workers can be risky, legally speaking.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 17, 2019 -
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The talent textbook: How to start sourcing
It takes a blend of approaches — and tenacity — to find the right hire.
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 17, 2019 -
With the government shutdown still underway, affected workers turn to gig jobs
A report noted that more people are being swept up in what it calls "changing, and often deteriorating, workforce dynamics."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Few global C-suite leaders talk about disability
Businesses overlook the value of workers with disabilities, which is akin to dismissing a market the size of Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan combined, research found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2019 -
More than half of employees have experienced job burnout, report finds
HR leaders can ease the effects of burnout by helping workers achieve a sustainable work-life balance.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Global companies that overlook inclusion face hiring, retention challenges
A new study also revealed that a company's equitable resolution of issues greatly affects turnover.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Steady US job growth could end in 2019
HR can't expect recruiting challenges to ease up even as experts project a dip in unemployment and a slowdown in economic growth, a PwC report says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 15, 2019 -
SMBs' reliance on freelancers surpasses employee hiring
The skills shortage is driving increased hiring of independent contractors, with recruiters looking beyond the usual places for talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 15, 2019 -
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HR's top challenge for 2019? Finding high-quality talent
Seeking good candidates has always been challenging, but record-low unemployment has raised the hurdle, an XpertHR survey shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 14, 2019
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