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One-third of employers say 'expanding benefit options' is the biggest healthcare priority
Employers see a need for more choices, but 54% of those surveyed by Willis Towers Watson don't have a way to hear workers out about their current wants.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 8, 2019 -
Only 2% of organizations say their performance management is exceptional
The standard design and execution of performance management systems has changed little over the past six years, according to a Mercer report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineA deep dive on mental health at work
There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.
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Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend
Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019 -
More men than women hold degrees in, work in STEM across the US
Washington, D.C., had the narrowest gap between men and women with a STEM degree, with only a 6.8% difference.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 3, 2019 -
Survey: Tech candidates turn away from murky job opportunities
Other top concerns included lack of follow up and work cultures that do not align with the job seeker's values, HackerRank said.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • July 2, 2019 -
Survey: Only 22% of Americans say colleges prepare workers for future jobs
A new report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds many U.S. workers would first look to their employers to reskill before turning to colleges.
By James Paterson • July 2, 2019 -
Lack of career path knowledge, relationships bar women from leadership
Like many other studies on the barriers to advancement for women, this report showed that women have made progress, but not as quickly as anticipated.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2019 -
Online sourcing practices may contribute to elitism in the labor market
Job boards have revolutionized recruiting, but researchers argue the volume of applicants from sites such as Monster leaves some workers behind.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 2, 2019 -
Study: Workers with 'high agility' and resilience less susceptible to burnout
Resilient, agile workers perform better and engage more with their organizations, but can be challenging hires to come by, according to meQuilibrium's findings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2019 -
At least 20% of seniors are employed in 25 US cities
The senior workforce in Durham, North Carolina, has experienced 109% growth since 2009. Austin, Texas, had a similar increase, Provision Living found.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019 -
Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts
As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019 -
NLRB: Employers can block union reps from public areas at their workplaces
The latest decision reverses an almost 40-year precedent that allowed people to promote or solicit for union membership in these spaces.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 1, 2019 -
Tech, high-skill jobs lead in Monster's mid-year report
Software developer and registered nurse are roles projected to grow the most during the next decade, the report found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019 -
Student loan debt tops college graduates' list of regrets
The results from a PayScale survey come at a time when some employers are debating whether to offer student loan repayment benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019 -
Deep Dive
10 tips to help managers strike the vacation balance
Vacation requests don't have to create guilt if managers plan ahead and employees are given the power to work through their conflicts.
By Riia O'Donnell • June 28, 2019 -
Finding talent is HR's biggest concern, Paychex says
Learning and development has become one of HR's top five priorities for the first time, too, the survey found.
By Riia O'Donnell • June 28, 2019 -
The 'Culture 500' uses AI to define and compare company cultures
Culture can make or break a company in the eyes of employees, and MIT and Glassdoor have joined forces to measure it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2019 -
9 ideas for HR to avoid strategy blind spots
While it's easy to say "we've made a strategy," it's another thing entirely to make a strategy that works, Sherrin Ross Ingram told attendees at #SHRM19.
By Kathryn Moody • June 28, 2019 -
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6 recruiting best practices for stronger talent management
Talent pros can opt for tactics that reinforce better onboarding and organizational culture, one speaker explained to #SHRM19 attendees.
By Ryan Golden • June 28, 2019 -
More job ads recognize LGBTQ applicants with inclusive language
The number of EEO statements that included the term "sexual orientation" increased by 766% from 2013 to 2018, Burning Glass Technologies observed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2019 -
Employers turn to telehealth, wellness benefits as healthcare costs rise, SHRM survey finds
As the unemployment rate stays low, employers are expanding health-related and wellness benefits to win over and retain workers.
By Katie Clarey , Rosie Bradbury • June 27, 2019 -
Miami is top city for hiring IT workers, but challenges remain
Every respondent was confident in their organization's ability to grow in the next six months, but 91% are not confident in hiring, Robert Half found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2019 -
Location – not pay – is top reason hourly workers reject jobs
The high demand for work flexibility continues, a new study by BlueCrew shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2019 -
Wayfair workers walk out over migrant camp sales
The #Wayfairwalkout is the latest in a series of recent, worker-led protests that has included the Google Walkout for Real Change and the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice campaign.
By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2019 -
Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs
Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019
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